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The Guide #153: Brat summer’s been fun – but it’s time for something more mature

In this week’s newsletter: From Charli to Taylor, Chappell to Sabrina, poptimism has never seemed like more of a success. But are we at saturation point?

The Guardian - UK

Lainey Wilson's New Album 'Whirlwind' Showcases True Country Sound

Lainey Wilson's 'Whirlwind' album showcases her authentic country sound and storytelling prowess, marking a milestone in her career.

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Melt Banana's 3+5 is one of the extreme albums of the year. It's also completely off its baps

Put them under noise rock, grindcore, hardcore or avant-garde; you'll still never find another band like Melt-Banana

Metal Hammer

“The full, rich and complex intensity that was once only possible by employing slick studio tricks”: Mr Black unveils the Double Tracker Stereo and it might just be the tone thickener you need

Add “fullness, vitality, and character” across the stereo spread with this limited edition double tracker that puts studio magic at your feet

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‘We like it when things fall apart’: heavy rockers Wunderhorse on embracing music’s messy side

Jacob Slater was a surf coach in Newquay when he was cast as the Sex Pistols’ drummer in Danny Boyle’s TV series Pistol, but as the singer’s latest album with his band Wunderhorse confirms, he will always be drawn to chaos

The Guardian - UK

Post your questions for David Gilmour

As he prepares to release a new solo album and go on tour, the Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist will answer your questions

The Guardian - UK

“The first time I went to Jeff Beck’s house, he sat me in front of a ton of amps and gave me a guitar… he wanted to see if I could get my tone no matter what”: Carmen Vandenberg recalls Jeff Beck’s ultimate tone test

Vandenberg discusses the invaluable lesson she learned from Beck about achieving your tone no matter what equipment you have at hand

Guitar World

Sabrina Carpenter - Short n’ Sweet album review: bright n' breezy, but lacking in boldness

Espresso feels like a real outlier on this country-pop influenced release – it’s a shame, because Carpenter’s USP is her sharp sense of humour

Evening Standard

Not just for Swifties and the Beyhive: cowboy hats are riding high

Worn by Beyoncé and seen at fashion shows, the Olympics and US political conventions, the style is everywhere

The Guardian - UK

“I don’t think bad guitar solos even exist anymore. Everyone is just so much better than they used to be”: Kirk Hammett doesn't pay attention to solo trolls – and thinks “bad” solos are a thing of the past

The Metallica guitarist's lead effort in Lux Æterna came under intense fire from online commenters upon its release, with some even recording their own 'improved' versions

Guitar World

4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month

From NWOBHM-revivalists Tailgunner to existential post-metallers Kollapse, Austrian folk-tinged black metal heroes Perchta and UK hopefuls Defects, these are the new metal bands you need to hear in August 2024

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Lainey Wilson Shares What Music Shaped Her—And What's on Her Playlist Now

The singer opens up about her listening habits plus reveals plans to collab with Miley Cyrus.

AVNetwork

How Meyer Sound Readies The Muny for 106th Season

Masque Sound provided improved coverage with new PA system.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer received £4,000 Taylor Swift at Wembley stadium tickets for free

Starmer received £19,340 worth of free football tickets with hospitality

Guitar World

“Whenever a guitar student of mine brings up BPMs, I’m like, ‘Oh no!’ That mindset is not a musical mindset... that’s the wrong door to get in the building”: Paul Gilbert is teaching guitarists how to become musicians

Gilbert takes us down memory line and back up to the present, and tells us about his evolution as a player

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What is the Steely Dan “Mu chord”? Breaking down the left-field chord voicings that will open up your harmonic world

This deep dive into the Steely Dan chordal approach is a masterclass in Donald Fagen and Walter Becker’s supreme harmonic awareness

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift has broken her silence on the cancellation of her Vienna concerts

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Spiritbox announce biggest-ever London show at Alexandra Palace, Periphery and Stray From The Path supporting

The Canada prog metal sensations will play to more than 10,000 Londoners in February

MusicRadar

Last Alex and Eddie Van Halen track ever to debut on AVH's memoir audiobook

Alex Van Halen to release the last track he worked on with Eddie

Louder

“Prog pop, maxed out and magnified… they sound like a band built for enormodomes”: Meer’s Wheels Within Wheels sees them braced for the big time

Norwegian sibling-powered band increase the drama and bombast on perfectly-produced third album

The Guardian - UK

Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary: Hydra review – sumptuous folk songs

With guests including Will Oldham and Anaïs Mitchell, this record’s island setting seems to bring extra light and warmth to stories of the sea, love, work, war and migration

Metal Hammer

"I had a kind of queer awakening to All The Things She Said." Cassyette picks the 10 records that have changed her life

Nu gen queen Cassyette talks us through the songs and bands that soundtracked her life so far - from Bring Me To Life to Bring Me The Horizon

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