Vic Flick obituary Guitarist and composer who played the James Bond theme, and later worked with pop stars such as Paul McCartney and Shirley Bassey The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024
Inside the Unlikely Friendship & Battles Between DannyLux & Tornillo - INTERVIEW Preparing to take two separate stages at the same time in Chicago, the two Mexican artists talked about their friendship, the differences between Mexico and the U.S., and why love songs are so common. Latin Times · Nov 24, 2024
“My dad called me a ‘rhythm bassist’, but all he taught me was a power chord and an AC/DC drum beat”: Wolfgang Van Halen on calling the shots in rock’s royal family He isn’t just Eddie’s kid – Wolfgang Van Halen is a talented bass player with his own style Guitar World · Nov 24, 2024
Rufus Wainwright offers ‘most controversial opinion’ as he names Chappell Roan as favourite artist Musician said the ‘bar needed to be raised’ when it came to a specific community of pop fans The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024
Bob Geldof defends Band Aid single: This pop song has kept millions alive Ed Sheeran said last week that they did not ask for permission to re-use his vocals from when he sang on Band Aid 30 in 2014. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2024
The Chronicles of Doom review – unmasking hip-hop’s peerless prankster SH Fernando Jr’s exhaustive biography of MF Doom takes us on the underground rapper’s strange musical journey from New York suburb to Yorkshire social club The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024
“John Mayer said I was one of his favorites on guitar”: One of John Mayer’s favorite contemporary guitarists has been named – and he’s lent his virtuosic skills to Beyoncé, Mac Miller, John Legend and Ariana Grande The guitarist in question was playing a show in Los Angeles, when he spotted Mayer admiring his guitar work from afar Guitar World · Nov 24, 2024
“The world had gone mad. The PMRC were trying to use all these great songs for their own agenda, which in the long run counted for nothing”: The story of Judas Priest’s Defenders Of The Faith, the album that Tipper Gore couldn’t silence Controversy, chaos and “the heavy metal horn” – the story of Judas Priest’s 1984 album Defenders Of The Faith Metal Hammer · Nov 24, 2024
Bob Geldof responds to Ed Sheeran statement on Band Aid song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ Sheeran said his perspective on the song had changed after listening to fellow musician Fuse ODG The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024
Zayn Malik pays tribute to Liam Payne at first show since former bandmate’s death ‘Love you bro,’ read tribute projected on stage at Malik’s concert in Leeds The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024
“As a term, ‘prog’ only evolved in the 1990s. And I loathe it. As soon as someone sticks a label on to you, they stop listening”: How Robert Fripp brought King Crimson back for their final resurrection In 2014, Robert Fripp brought King Crimson back from hiatus – and he was ready to make a “joyous racket” Louder · Nov 24, 2024
Kendrick Lamar yelling ‘Mustard!’ on his new album turned into an outstanding meme MUSTARRRDDD!!! USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 24, 2024
Sammy Hagar determined not to take bad blood with Alex Van Halen to his grave Hagar hopes to make peace with former Van Halen bandmate but admits they likely won't perform together again Metal Hammer · Nov 24, 2024
Zayn Malik pays tribute to Liam Payne at his first show since bandmate’s death Malik kicked off his tour in Leeds’s O2 Academy on Saturday after rescheduling the original opening date in Edinburgh for Payne’s funeral. Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2024
Latin Times · Nov 23, 2024 Zayn Malik Returns to the Stage: His First Tour Since One Direction and Liam Payne's Passing The British artist had released music but had not donde a tour.The concert was very moving, and he paid tribute to his late friend.
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024 ‘The music industry could really learn from the sex industry’ – Kate Nash Singer Kate Nash has said she believes the music industry can ‘learn a lot from the sex industry’.
Metal Hammer · Nov 23, 2024 “It worries the hell out of me. We’ve been outcasts for our whole career. If what we do becomes some sort of trend, will we die with it?”: How Dream Theater became the kings of progressive metal – and stayed there In 2009, Dream Theater released Black Clouds & Silver Linings – an album the prog metal giants claimed could give Slipknot and Trivium a run for its money in heaviness
Latin Times · Nov 23, 2024 Who is Deyra Barrera, The Mariachi Music Artist in ThreeSongs of Kendric Lamar's Surprise Abum 'GNX' Her voice singing in Spanish is part of three of the tracks and represents another nod from the rapper to the Mexican culture in Compton.
Louder · Nov 23, 2024 “John Wayne said: ‘My daughter would be so happy to get your autographs.’ So David Coverdale and I signed his cowboy boots”: Glenn Hughes’ wild tales of Ritchie Blackmore, David Bowie, Phil Lynott and The Duke Bowie, Blackmore, Richard Burton and Linda Blair – Glenn Hughes has crossed paths with them all
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024 MJ Lenderman review – a shooting star from the American south Showcasing new album Manning Fireworks, the North Carolina indie rising star seals his reputation as a slacker guitar hero who knows exactly what he’s doing
Guitar World · Nov 23, 2024 “A lot of guitar players switch to bass, but I feel like I was born a bass player – it’s in my bones”: Weezer’s Scott Shriner shares his bass tone secrets For Scott Shriner, letting loose and taking risks – including singing and playing floor pedals – is all part of the journey
Louder · Nov 23, 2024 John Lodge brings his Days Of Future Passed - Bringing it Home show to the UK for the very first time Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge announces UK tour dates for April
Marie Claire · Nov 23, 2024 Miley Cyrus' recent words about ex husband Liam Hemsworth are going viral Miley Cyrus' recent words about ex husband Liam Hemsworth are going viral
Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024 Signed Beatles photo and Sex Pistols lyrics sell for more than £130,000 RR Auction’s Marvels of Modern Music sale achieved a total of 1,132,981 dollars (£904,178) with several notable items.
Louder · Nov 23, 2024 “Pink Floyd said they weren’t sure how to get out of the Another Brick In The Wall solo – would I like to try?” How jazz master Lee Ritenour helped David Gilmour track the band’s epic single American guitarist knew his recordings would never appear on the record, but knows his contribution made a difference to the 1979 song