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Janie Bradford obituary

Songwriter who contributed to the first record made at Motown’s Detroit studio and co-wrote many of the label’s hits

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Dolly Parton’s Last Public Appearance Sparks Hilarious “Conspiracy Theory” As Fans Praise Her Humor In Final Days

In the wake of the legendary singer’s passing, fans hilariously turned Dolly Parton’s Buc-ee’s joke into a bizarre “conspiracy theory.”

Bored Panda · Aug 26

Sleep Token’s first signature guitars have landed – and IV’s custom Jackson baritone has been brought to the masses

The arena-filling contemporary metal heroes have been honored with signature models from for two of its anonymous members in a historic Jackson and Charvel launch

Guitar World · Aug 26

Drake Likes Fan Video Calling Him the 'Goat' While Fuelling New 'Fear of Missing Out' Album Rumours

Drake has ignited fan speculation by teasing a new album, 'FEAR OF MISSING OUT', on Instagram, following his recent triple-album release. Fans are divided on whether a fourth album is imminent.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

“Rock and roll is for senior citizens now – However strange one feels, you can just look at the Stones who are far older and further down the path to oblivion”: Robyn Hitchcock reflects on his many decades of innovative songwriting

The psychedelic pop pioneer shares the story behind his latest record and the enduring legacy of his band The Soft Boys

MusicRadar · Aug 26

17-disc Soft Machine box set, Slightly All The Time Recordings 1970-1974, due in October

Mammoth new Soft Machine box set the most comprehensive anthology of the band ever released

Louder · Aug 26

Soundgarden set for Seahawks halftime show with Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready

Soundgarden announce Seahawks halftime performance as the band edges closer to releasing their long‑awaited Chris Cornell album.

BANG Premier · Aug 26

Johnny Marr responds to UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham serenading Ukrainian soldiers with the Smiths riff: “It’s a victory for the guitar”

Burnham played The Smiths’ Rusholme Ruffians to soldiers in a mobile recording studio in Kyiv, and the man who wrote the song couldn’t be happier

Guitar World · Aug 26

‘Unique and irreplaceable’ Dolly Parton remembered after death from cancer

The Band of the Coldstream Guards played 9 To 5 on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in her honour.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

Remembering Dolly Parton: How daffodil bouquets and poems kept her 58-year-marriage to husband Carl Dean alive

Dolly shared her lessons in love after being married to Carl Dean since 1966

Woman & Home · Aug 26