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‘Julian Cope told me: you’re unemployable in the real world’: David Wrench, the Welsh studio wizard behind pop’s A-list

Wrench has mixed music for Frank Ocean, FKA twigs, Blur and dozens more – all drawn to what have been called ‘the finest ears ever’. He explains how he went from the dole to the big time

The Guardian - UK

“‘We were wondering if you play clawhammer nylon.’ I go, ‘What's it for?’ And they go, ‘The Who, I guess it's a rock band or something,’ and I'm like, ‘What?!’” Hollywood's go-to guitarist, Andrew Synowiec, on how he ended up playing on a Who record

The seasoned session guitarist received a last-minute call to step in and play a guitar part in a style not typically associated with The Who and Pete Townshend

Guitar World

Goat deliver a "primal, free-flow of noise" for "a night of dizzying dance-filled fun" at their sold-out Troxy show

Swedish troupe Goat get the room moving to their unique fusion of Pagan rock, afrobeats and tantric psychedelia

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Oasis announce final support act for UK and Ireland tour

Announcement comes after the band revealed former The Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft would join them for their reunion tour next year

The Independent UK

Cast confirmed as support act on Oasis 2025 reunion tour

John Power’s band will join Richard Ashcroft as opening acts on the UK and Ireland leg of the tour

The Guardian - UK

“Carol Kaye taught me real hard, telling me, ‘No, no, you’re playing the notes but you’re not playing the feel’”: Gene Simmons names 6 bass players who shaped his sound

The Kiss icon explains how Ronnie Wood is a better bassist than guitarist, why he can’t recall anything John Paul Jones played, and what makes him the Burger King Whopper of bass players

Guitar World

“These musicians, like Blind Blake, are so amazing – we should keep their memory alive”: Meet Muireann Bradley, the 17-year-old fingerpicker on a quest to bring turn-of-the-century folk-blues to Gen Z

This teenage folk and blues singer-songwriter is wise beyond her years – and nailed every song on her debut album in one take

Guitar World

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“Everything I do in life is left-handed, except for guitar playing… Using a plectrum never felt comfortable in my right hand”: Jared James Nichols on how he came up with his unique fingerstyle approach – and why it can make your playing more expressive

In his debut Guitar World column, the master wrangler of the Les Paul shows us why you don't need a pick to wrestle a tune out of your guitar

Guitar World

“If you’re new to funk guitar playing, these ideas will help you get you into the groove”: Learn 10 funk guitar riffs inspired by James Brown, Prince and Vulfpeck

Pickup Music’s LA-based session ace Jamey Arent is your host for a lesson that’s not only a great introduction to the fundamentals of funk guitar, but could be the inspiration you need to take your funk chops to the next level

Guitar World

Faith No More are on “semi-permanent hiatus”, says keyboardist

The alt-metal pioneers haven’t performed together since 2016

Metal Hammer

“The greatest advice I ever heard was from James Jamerson: ‘If you don’t feel it, don’t play it.’ I have that written on my guitar case as a reminder”: Parlor Greens’ Jimmy James on his biggest musical lessons, and why, like Hendrix, he's all about rhythm

“Driving the locomotive” in new supergroup Parlor Greens might be the Seattle soul man’s finest hour yet, and it finds him happiest when holding it down on rhythm guitar

Guitar World

Megan Thee Stallion's Megan Act II album: more brilliant one-liner's from rap's undisputed queen

A collaboration with Twice, confirmation of a secret girlfriend, and more pot shots at Nicki Minaj all feature on this new release

Evening Standard

Taylor Swift fans praise her response to major stage malfunction

Pop star was performing the final of her three sold-out shows in New Orleans when the incident occurred

The Independent UK

Laney at Recording Week 2024: Laney's exciting partnership with AURORA DSP delivers a digital revolution in guitar and bass tones

The collaboration brings the iconic Black Country Customs IRONHEART tube tones and DIGBETH Bass tones into the digital realm…

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“Unrestrained, progressively complex and compelling – there isn’t a weak album among the four”: Fish and Marillion were only together for a seven-year period, but it’s what they did with it that counts

11 songs from the era when the charismatic Scotsman and Aylesbury's finest prog adventurers defined a musical identity that defied dismissal

The Guardian - UK

‘Christmas creep is real’: festivities start earlier every year, analysis finds

Data supports belief that Christmas-themed merchandise, songs and decorations are appearing ahead of season

The Independent UK

The hidden chapter of Joni Mitchell that shows the singer’s risk-taking side

PLAYBACK: The acclaimed author of the Joni Mitchell masterpiece ‘Arrangements in Blue’, Amy Key dives into a lesser-known chapter of the Canadian songwriter’s catalogue and finds things familiar – and freeing

Louder

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now

Including Larkin Poe, The Sheepdogs, Beth Hart (featuring Slash) and five other players, performers and portrayers, each another's audience outside the gilded cage

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Watch Avenged Sevenfold play setlist made up of tracks from Waking The Fallen and City Of Evil at special fan club show in California

Avenged Sevenfold thrill fans at sweaty throwback 25th anniversary show packed with early favourites

Louder

Watch the spooky video for The Black Keys and Alice Cooper's Halloween-themed single Stay In Your Grave

Stay In Your Grave comes from an expanded edition of this year's Black Keys album Ohio Players

Louder

"A marketing masterstroke in a handsome box": Motörhead CD singles turned into delicious vinyl souvenirs on We Take No Prisoners: Singles 95-06

That old wax magic works for a final lineup ‘best-of’ spread over eight 45rpm discs

Louder

"Assuredly switching through the gears as if they're all second nature to her": Beth Hart proves she's far more than a blues siren on You Still Got Me

Beth Hart delivers soul, swagger and Slash on album number eleven

The Guardian - UK

Phil Lesh obituary

Bassist, songwriter and founding member of the Grateful Dead

The Guardian - UK

We All Shine On: John, Yoko & Me by Elliot Mintz review – life as a confidant, fixer… and flunky

Mintz’s account of his friendship with the endlessly compelling celebrity couple offers a fascinating insight into their psychodramas but is blunted by his obvious adoration of the pair

The Independent UK

Adele and Celine Dion tear up during emotional embrace as fans go wild

The Nevada venue holds a special place in both stars’ hearts

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