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Our Annual Grandparents’ Guide to Today’s Pop Artists

If you grew up loving Dylan, Coltrane or other great artists, here are some modern musicians that tap into similar styles and spirits. Check out our playlist.

Kiplinger · May 22, 2025

“The weight of this responsibility is enormous and I am feeling every ounce of it”: The Who’s new drummer announces himself to fans

Scott Devours is long-serving sticksman in Roger Daltrey’s solo band

MusicRadar · May 22, 2025

Here’s why audiophiles still love Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms 40 years on

Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it

What Hi-Fi? · May 22, 2025

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“The Höfner is so light, it encouraged me to play with a light touch and be more adventurous with it. I’d play it more like a guitar”: Why Paul McCartney’s violin bass was essential in creating his most playful bassline on Sgt. Pepper’s

The Beatles took Lovely Rita into Studio Two of Abbey Road on February 23rd, 1967 – McCartney’s faithful Höfner came along for the ride

Guitar World · May 22, 2025

Metallica announce stacked UK and Europe tour with Gojira, Knocked Loose and more

The biggest band in metal will be supported by a mammoth lineup when they hit Europe in summer 2026

Metal Hammer · May 22, 2025

Chris Brown says he will go from ‘the cage to the stage’ after bail release

Shortly after being released from prison, Brown posted an Instagram story referencing his upcoming tour.

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Miley Cyrus reveals Harrison Ford warned her against unorthodox tour

Singer had planned to play intimate concerts in ‘the forest and at the pyramids’

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

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“This gig is very important. The original Sabbath will never be on stage together again”: Ozzy Osbourne confirms his upcoming farewell show will definitely be the end of the road for Black Sabbath

Holding out for one last Sabbath gig after the Back To The Beginning show? It’s not going to happen

Metal Hammer · May 22, 2025

Sports Team’s invigorating Boys These Days is stacked with eerie premonition and pertinence

4/5 Sports Team might be singing about life’s limited options, but their sonic ones vastly overcompensate

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Dead & Company announce three massive San Francisco shows

There's no stopping the Dead

Louder · May 22, 2025

"I will be giving them every drop of my sweat and blood": The Who's new drummer is determined to live up to the billing

Following Zak Starkey's off-on-off departure from The Who, a new man is behind the kit

Louder · May 21, 2025

Foreigner's Lead Singer Kelly Hansen Retires: Meet Luis Maldonado, the Latino Rocker Taking Over

Hansen announced that lead guitarist Luis Maldonado will replace him as lead singer of the iconic band.

Latin Times · May 21, 2025

Prince Royce Explains Why The Beatles, Luther Vandross and the Backstreet Boys Belong in Bachata Too - INTERVIEW

The Latino singer-songwriter embraced the concept of his first hit for his new album, "Eterno". In an interview with The Latin Times, Prince Royce talked about his bicultural life, his mom, his music and getting ready for the end of the world.

Latin Times · May 21, 2025

Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

New recordings, and a golf ball “striking” Bruce Springsteen

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025

‘It is time to ask if the rules allow abuse’: broadcasters call for overhaul of Eurovision voting after Israeli near win

Questions around social media campaigns prompt several nations to demand a ‘complete review’ of how the contest’s public vote works

MusicRadar · May 21, 2025

“There is no stage in the world that's too big for the music that you play on an acoustic guitar.”: John Mayer and Ernie Ball just co-designed a set of next-gen Earthwood acoustic guitar strings inspired by cymbals and bells

The Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic strings are made from an all-new proprietary alloy that offers “bold, rich, full-bodied tones with enhanced resonance and projection”

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen announces departure from band during performance on The Voice season finale

Hansen joined the rock band as the third lead singer in 2005

MusicRadar · May 21, 2025

“We wanted the listeners to know that the pirates are on their way!”: How guitarist Steve Stevens kickstarted Billy Idol’s classic hits White Wedding and Rebel Yell

"Our producer said, ‘You need a flag at the top'"

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Guitar World · May 21, 2025

“Only Happy When It Rains has a solo and lot of that is backward guitar. We had to figure out how to play it –and flipped the two-inch tape reels over. I struggle playing that every night!” Garbage’s Duke Erikson and Steve Marker don't like to look back

The pair discuss experimenting without overthinking, how they know when a song is going to work, when to delete a clever guitar part, and why it’s still hard to play one of their biggest hits

Louder · May 21, 2025

“Our tracks for film and TV are purposefully minimal. On our own albums, everything needs to work as a standalone rock song”: How Mogwai reached number one with As The Love Continues

After struggling through the pandemic to deliver their 10th album, Stuart Braithwaite revealed what they’d learned about doing soundtrack work and maintaining their own post-rock sound

Metal Hammer · May 21, 2025

“That’s why things were so hard for me to try and get deals”: Former Megadeth guitarist says Dave Mustaine damaged his career by calling him a “liar”

Chris Poland, who performed on Megadeth’s first two albums, likens being the subject of Mustaine’s ire to dragging around a “50-pound ball”

Guitar World · May 21, 2025

“You’ve gotta be able to learn the songs by ear – especially with Cradle of Filth. The tabs online are terrible”: Cradle Of Filth’s Donny Burbage and Marek ‘Ashok’ Šmerda on their theatrical metal roles – and what modern players miss about Marshalls

The hands that rock the Cradle reveal the guitar tonesbehind their theatrical metal mayhem and find modern guitars are weak and false

MusicRadar · May 21, 2025

“I was kinda shocked (in the best way) that he was so versed in ‘80s Americana”: Four Tet's next project is an ambient country album with guitarist William Tyler

41 Longfield Street Late ‘80s is due out in September, but Hebden and Tyler have shared an 11-minute instrumental cover of Lyle Lovett's If I Had A Boat

Guitar World · May 21, 2025

Jack White gifted Vernon Reid his wild signature Telecaster after a random airport encounter – and now the Living Color legend is playing the Triplecaster on stage

The guitarists swapped signature axes late last year after a chance meeting – and Reid is already putting his to good use

Metal Hammer · May 21, 2025

“The only time I went out of the house was when we had a show.” Alt Blk Era have put every bit of time and energy they have into their music. The results have got rock fans raving (literally)

Alt Blk Era are one of the UK's most exciting alternative bands - even if it's been a battle to make it on stage in the first place

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