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Carlos Santana forced to postpone show due to medical scare

Renowned musician is said to be under observation

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

‘Filling in these gaps’: Paul McCartney’s recently rediscovered photographs

A new exhibition at the Los Angeles Gagosian showcases previously unseen pictures taken by the musician during the rise of Beatlemania

The Guardian - US · Apr 23, 2025

“It’s like a Downton Abbey murder mystery!” Watch Trivium react to a music video so bad they didn’t release it for 20 years

Trivium made two versions of the video for Dying In Your Arms – the first try was so dreadful that it’s only now seeing the light of day

Metal Hammer · Apr 23, 2025

“Only the stoner fuzz intro was played on the show. I spoke about dreamy ambient passages, a variety of tones and textures... I wasn’t invited back”: Captain Sensible tried and failed to tell the world about Egg

When The Damned guitarist Captain Sensible tried to share his passion for early prog band Egg on a radio show, it didn’t go well. But he still loves their work

Louder · Apr 23, 2025

"There were a helluva lot of drug issues and bad feeling in the air": How doomed Beach Boy Dennis Wilson made his solo masterpiece Pacific Ocean Blue

Beach Boys drummer and singer Dennis Wilson made a much-loved cult classic with 1977’s Pacific Ocean Blue – then spiralled out of control

Louder · Apr 23, 2025

From Tate McRae to Addison Rae: Why does Gen Z love nonchalant pop music?

Instead of innovating, new pop artists are leaning into a deliberately superficial sound that references the 00s. Where millennials were embarrassed to love The Pussycat Dolls and similarly ‘trashy’ artists, Gen Z are embracing and replicating this style to emptier effect. But, asks Gregory Robinson, is there anything wrong with…

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Lorde’s surprise New York park appearance shut down by police before it even starts

Her new single ‘What Was That’ will be released on Friday

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Billy Idol hooks up with Avril Lavigne for driving pop-punk anthem 77

77 comes from Billy Idol's upcoming album Dream Into It

Louder · Apr 22, 2025

Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll

The Tennessee Board of Parole has recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal history and what it has taken to overcome it

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Legendary Bohemian Rhapsody producer Roy Thomas Baker dead at 78

Roy Thomas Baker worked with Queen, Free, Journey, The Cars, Yes, Ozzy Osbourne, Smashing Pumpkins and many more

Louder · Apr 22, 2025