"I should have put it out back then": Neil Young is to release yet another 'lost' album from the 1970s News of Oceanside Countryside's release arrives in the wake of Neil Young's off-on Glastonbury confusion Louder · Jan 6, 2025
"I really felt like I let our British and European fans down": Geddy Lee gives fans "a straight answer" about the end of Rush Exclusive: Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are interviewed in the new issue of Classic Rock, out now Louder · Jan 5, 2025
Anderson Cooper dives into the K-Pop phenomenon with new special tonight In tonight's The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, Amber Liu and MiU are among the K-Pop performers interviewed about the K-Pop industry in South Korea WhatToWatch · Jan 5, 2025
Julian Lennon says he was ‘heartbroken’ by the reaction to his last album Musician and photographer said he’d hoped to appear on late-night TV but ‘sadly nobody would have me on’ The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025
“It feels like our last punk single, this mad little blip on the radar”: the story behind the Manics’ 2000 hit The Masses Against The Classes The tale of how the Welsh trio's last Number One single, which was released 25 years ago next week, came together. Louder · Jan 5, 2025
“We had to rush on to cover up this cacophony of brass players who couldn’t see what they were doing, having a go and failing miserably”: When Balaam And The Angel tried to emulate ELP, it didn’t go well Spectacular live disaster hasn’t killed guitarist Jim Morris’ passion for Pictures At An Exhibition Louder · Jan 5, 2025
Beware the resurrection: What Oasis can learn from the Stone Roses reunion IN FOCUS: Fourteen years ago, one of the greatest and best-loved bands from the 1990s Madchester scene announced their reunion. Five years later, it was all over, the excitement of their comeback extinguished by underwhelming gigs and dubious new material. As Oasis prepare to stage their own comeback this summer,… The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025
Modern classical music can be a big ‘turn-off’, admits composer Mark-Anthony Turnage Celebrated British musician reveals close encounters with unhappy concert-goers on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025
"The original fans are all our age, and they're all sort of expiring." Judas Priest's Ian Hill on the importance of appealing to a younger audience Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill says the band need to remain relevant –because their OG fans won't be around forever Metal Hammer · Jan 5, 2025
“He was a great guitar player. He’s not looking at what he’s playing, he really knows the instrument”: Joe Satriani says Kurt Cobain was an underrated guitar hero Joe Satriani knows a thing or two about great guitarists –and he says the Nirvana frontman was one of them Louder · Jan 4, 2025
“We were the biggest of our generation of metal bands. We’d done it through hard graft and killer songs. None of that trendy image rubbish”: How Saxon’s Wheels Of Steel turned them into the NWOBHM’s first stars No band did more than Saxon to put the NWOBHM on the map Metal Hammer · Jan 4, 2025
'Big people faces big problems': Guru Randhawa posts cryptic post amid reports of rift with T-Series Singer and actor Guru Randhawa hinted at potential problems with music label T-series and assured his fans of resolving it soon in a post on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Jan 4, 2025
‘John Belushi always used to try to get off with my ex-wife. I’d say: ‘John, I can hear you, you fat git’”: Ronnie Wood’s wild tales of Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Bob Dylan and Axl Rose Living with Hendrix? Jamming with Dylan? Giving Axl relationship advice? Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has done it all Louder · Jan 4, 2025
“F*ck rock stars, tonight we’ve got musicians!”: saluting Self-Pollution Radio, Pearl Jam’s chaotic and star-studded foray into broadcasting Thirty years ago, Eddie Vedder & co. aired a live radio show and delivered a cult classic featuring guest slots from their heavyweight grunge pals Louder · Jan 4, 2025
Louder · Jan 4, 2025 10 underrated indie-rock records released in 2000 that deserve your attention From Six. By Seven to Clinic and The Delgados to …Trail Of Dead, here’s ten albums released in 2000 worthy of a revisit 25 years later
The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025 Neil Young backtracked on his takedown of ‘corporate’ Glastonbury – but he was right STATE OF THE ARTS: Before walking back the decision, the ‘Heart of Gold’ singer-songwriter said he was turning down a headline slot at the 2025 festival because it was under the ‘corporate control’ of the BBC. He wasn’t exactly wrong, writes Louis Chilton... but it’s complicated
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025 Ed Sheeran says he is ‘very, very grateful’ after eighth UK number one album It comes after +–=÷× (Tour Collection) was released on vinyl.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2025 Dark web dealer who stole unreleased Coldplay music gets suspended sentence Skylar Dalziel’s hard drives showed access to about 290,000 tracks from artists also including Shawn Mendes, police say
MusicRadar · Jan 3, 2025 “This supercharged amp-in-a-box pulls no punches in channeling the hallmark haymaker that inspired it”: Keeley Electronics and Sweetwater team up for exclusive $99 fuzz, overdrive/distortion and reverb pedal collection Behold, a trio of US-made stompboxes from a top-tier builder at a very budget-friendly price
Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025 Ed Sheeran scores eighth UK number one album with latest compilation It comes after +–=÷× (Tour Collection) was released on vinyl.
Metal Hammer · Jan 3, 2025 A Limp Bizkit-inspired IPA called “Fred Thirst” exists now Swap that hot dog-flavoured water for something a bit more palatable
Guitar World · Jan 3, 2025 “Allow you to focus on your technique rather than trying to hold onto the pick”: Bog Street Picks review They’re the picks everyone is talking about – but can they make you a better player?
Guitar World · Jan 3, 2025 “I remember Bruce calling me and asking me for my permission to switch to Telecaster”: Stevie Van Zandt on why the Strat became his go-to guitar for decades – after passing the Tele baton to Bruce Springsteen Van Zandt recalls how, back in the day, most guitarists only had one guitar, which contributed heavily to the player's core identity
Guitar World · Jan 3, 2025 “He’s not used to not being the focus of the show. I’d say, ‘When Steve’s soloing, don’t throw your guitar up in the air right next to him’”: Joe Satriani on the unique challenges of having Yngwie Malmsteen on the G3 tour Satch has no notes for the Swedish maestro’s playing, but found other aspects of his performances a little distracting during their G3 time together
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025 Dark web dealer who sold unreleased Coldplay tracks spared jail Skylar Dalziel pocketed £42,000 after illegally accessing cloud storage accounts.