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Taylor Swift quotes song lyrics to encapsulate end of Eras Tour

The pop superstar has reflected on the tour which engulfed popular culture and dominated news coverage.

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2024

Iron Maiden unleash recap video to thanks fans for success of The Future Past Tour

After 81 shows in 25 countries, Iron Maiden's latest globe-straddling tour has come to an end

Metal Hammer · Dec 11, 2024

Glasgow Council to consider ticket levy on Hydro gigs to support small music venues

Calls have been made for a levy on tickets for gigs at the Hydro to be introduced to support grassroots music in the city.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

“He claims to find me completely indigestible, but whenever he walks on stage he sings my lyrics, vocal melodies and song titles - is this hypocrisy or self-deception?”: Morrissey hits out at Johnny Marr

The Smiths' former frontman gives a rare lengthy interview and indicates that a reunion is very unlikely to happen

MusicRadar · Dec 11, 2024

“You never know what will happen. You’re on a bus with pythons”: Orianthi on her Orange Oriverb amp, how soloing is like rapping and why confetti cannons are just one of the risks on an Alice Cooper tour

The Australian guitarist talks amp collecting, tone chasing and soloing strategies as she wraps up her forthcoming album with Kevin Shirley

MusicRadar · Dec 11, 2024

“Match the tone of the short-pants rock God”: Crazy Tube Circuits bottles Angus Young’s tone in a pedal – including the secret sauce that shaped his guitar sounds (and Kiss, Pink Floyd and Metallica’s, too)

The Heatseeker is designed to replicate the spirit of Young's Marshall stack, but also includes a circuit inspired by a coveted piece of vintage gear used by other big name players

Guitar World · Dec 11, 2024

All I Want For Christmas is on the slide as new streaming stats reveal that it's losing its twinkle

If the trend continues it’s safe to say that Carey won’t be Christmas number one this year

MusicRadar · Dec 11, 2024

“Prince is overtly sexual. I am very quietly sexual. That's the difference”: What Stevie Nicks said about her famous friends - and famous ex-partners

And why Tom Petty told her: ‘You don’t need help!”

MusicRadar · Dec 11, 2024

"I've always existed between two cultures." Meet Lowen, 2024's breakout prog metal sensation inspired by System Of A Down and Akercocke

Lowen's Nina Saedi is reclaiming a cultural heritage she is exiled from through a stunning mix of doom and prog metal

Metal Hammer · Dec 11, 2024

“This goes everywhere": Billie Eilish shows off her Logic Pro-powered backstage mobile recording studio

“It’s just so much fun and it’s, like, not even serious,” she says of her jam sessions

MusicRadar · Dec 11, 2024