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Under a Rock by Chris Stein review – sex, squalor and superstardom

The Blondie guitarist charts his drug-fuelled journey from young punk to pop pioneer with charming nonchalance

The Guardian - UK

“I’d say the first thing which came into my head. I even suggested it was a yoghurt at one time!” How Tangerine Dream got their name (we think)

It wasn’t a misunderstanding. Instead, Edgar Froese merged a psychedelic lyric with a surrealist joke to name his band – or at least that’s what he told us

Louder

"I could hardly listen to that song when we were recording it - it made me ill": the Eagles song that was written as a warning but heard as a celebration

Life In The Fast Lane was built on a swaggering riff from Joe Walsh, with a title that reflected the craziness of the Eagles

Louder

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Taylor Swift's UK gigs will have a strict bag policy - here's what you need to know about it

Make sure to prepare well if you're attending

Marie Claire

Charli XCX, BRAT review: Dance-pop star slips a little vulnerability into her clever, anarchic beats

Poised at the precipice of mainstream, the Essex artist gets busy untangling the contradictions of her ‘cult classic’ status

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift is everywhere! Could I avoid her and her music for the whole month of May?

She is bringing her Eras tour to the UK this week. But just how easy is it to steer clear of the world’s biggest pop star? The Guardian’s stage editor finds out

The Guardian - UK

"People thought The Runaways were cute until they realised we were serious - and then they started calling us names": Joan Jett on the first girl rock band, her love of leather and nearly joining the army

Punk-loving former Runaways hellraiser Joan Jett talks about being a threat and inspiring the riot grrrl movement

Louder

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Watch Deep Purple's video for new single Pictures Of You

Pictures Of You comes from Deep Purple's eagerly awaited new album =1, out next month

Louder

Natalia Jiménez returns with mariachis to the LA restaurant that kicked her out for speaking Spanish

Natalia Jiménez returns with a mariachi to the LA restaurant where she was kicked out for speaking Spanish

Latin Times

Bruce Springsteen, Billie Joe Armstrong, Frank Turner, Elvis Costello, Tom Morello and more to cover Jesse Malin songs for forthcoming benefit/tribute album

Stars come together for Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin to raise funds for New York singer/songwriter's healthcare

Louder

What happens when members of extreme metal royalty like Meshuggah, Watain and Opeth form an orchestra? Meet the uniquely excellent Bright & Black

Bright & Black have made one of this year's most compelling albums. We found out how it all came together

Metal Hammer

Paul Weller 66 review: a skilful, layered album that pays homage to rock music

Paul Weller’s new album 66 is a far cry from the fiery vigour of Weller’s early work with The Jam and The Style Council. It’s also different from solo hits like The Changingman (1995) or even, more recently, the grittier moments on 2021’s Fat Pop. But by taking his foot…

The Conversation

“I play chords on the bass like a bluegrass or country picker would. It really works with the 12-string”: Dug Pinnick on pushing hard rock’s boundaries with King’s X

Dug Pinnick’s onstage presence with King’s X is made even more compelling by his unusual 12-string bass guitar

Guitar World

"This is one of the best examples of the most collectable guitar ever made": Gibson Custom unveils recreations of Jason Isbell 'Red Eye' 1959 Les Paul Standard

It's based on the songwriter's favourite that was previously owned by late Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King

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“I said, ‘The winner is…’ and pulled a piece of paper out of my pocket – and said, ‘Edward… uh… Van Halen!’” Unseen footage of Eddie Van Halen and Leslie West's onstage jams and backstage hangs has been unearthed

In 2002, Eddie Van Halen joined Mountain on and offstage – and cameras were there to capture the moment

Metal Hammer

"The whole thing was such a shock, because it came out of nowhere." A public letter, tears and the Finnish Prime Minister: inside the crazy day Nightwish parted ways with Tarja Turunen

When Nightwish dismissed their lead singer via open letter, the fallout was so public and intense that even the Finnish prime minister got involved

The Independent UK

A brief history of Glastonbury’s Sunday Legends slot

From Dolly Parton to Kylie Minogue and Shirley Bassey and now Rod Stewart, the Sunday Legends slot at Glastonbury sets the stage for some of the biggest and best moments at the iconic festival

Guitar World

“I never thought I would like coated strings, but these are silky, easy to play, and lasted 9 shows”: Jared James Nichols and Henrik Linder have a new favorite set of strings – and they're designed to “get more from your guitar”

DR's Dragon Skin+ strings feature an innovative coating design that aims to get strings vibrating to their full potential – so much so that Henrik Linder thinks they “will change the way I play music”

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“I played something that was soft and easy. I just tried to stay out of the way…and Richard says 'No, no, no, no… go, just burn'”: The Carpenters' Goodbye To Love and the magic of Tony Peluso's guitar solo

"Ninety-nine percent of that solo was done on the first take"

The Independent UK

David Lynch announces new album with Twin Peaks collaborator Chrystabell

‘Mulholland Drive’ director’s announcement comes after he teased fans with news earlier this week

Guitar World

“A gnarly octave fuzz tone that interacts with your dynamics, optimized for bass”: Is octave fuzz the pedal your bass ’board is missing? Electro-Harmonix sure thinks so

The Lizard Queen has become the Lizard King, offering a dynamic, blendable octave fuzz pedal designed specifically for bass players

The Independent UK

A decade after 'All About That Bass,' Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs 'Timeless'

Ten years ago, Meghan Trainor became a hit pop performer

MusicRadar

How we test audio interfaces

Everything you need to know about how the MusicRadar team tests audio interfaces for reviews and buyer's guides - our full methodology explained

The Conversation

Could Elvis’ Graceland hold a key to bridging America’s cultural divide?

Nearly 50 years have passed since Elvis Presley died; save for an annual August observance to commemorate the anniversary of the singer’s death, most days produce little news about Presley or his estate, Graceland, which became a National Historic Landmark in 2006.

Metal Hammer

"Anything that comes in the future, I always give it a thought." Tony Iommi suggests he'd be open to writing with Ozzy Osbourne in future and picks out the 'special' Black Sabbath riffs - including Eddie Van Halen's favourite

It's fair to say Tony Iommi knows a thing or two about brilliant riffs

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