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"The album careens so quickly between clever and stupid that I'm surprised it hasn't become a cult classic." A story of flick-knives, tyre-irons, and Desmond Child's little-remembered 'gang rock' phase

Before he was churning out megahits with Aerosmith, Bon Jovi and Kiss, Desmond Child was the cornball king of streetfighting anthems

Louder

Rosalia to be named international songwriter of the year at Ivor Novello Awards

The acclaimed Spanish singer will be presented with the prestigious award in London on 21 May

The Independent UK

“The new vibrato only adds to the appeal – it’s easy to see how this guitar could do the business equally well for metal, jazz-fusion or function gigs”: Strandberg Boden Standard N2.6T review

A new vibrato design, on a guitar we loved already – will we be tickled pink?

Guitar World

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Taylor Swift Revealed Which Songs 'Would Not Exist' If She Didn't Face Tons Of Criticism

Look what you made her do.

Cinemablend

Teen Mariachi Brothers Detained by ICE to Open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas

Three young mariachi musicians whose detention by ICE drew national backlash earlier this year are now headed to one of Texas' most beloved stages, opening for Kacey Musgraves during three sold-out shows at Gruene Hall in New Braunfel

Latin Times

“It certainly appears a lot more expensive than it actually is”: Harley Benton Fusion IV HH FR review

The return of Harley Benton's Fusion series brings boutique spec at bedroom prices

MusicRadar

Zara Larsson reveals she’s still playing college shows after breakthrough success: ‘I don’t cancel shows’

‘Once I’ve signed that contract, I’m not pulling out. I don’t do that,’ pop star says

The Independent UK

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Olivia Rodrigo opens up about ‘pressure’ she felt while writing first two albums

Rodrigo recently released her latest single, Drop Dead, from her eagerly awaited third album.

Evening Standard

Are Swifties Becoming Too Obsessed? Taylor Swift Frustrated by Fans Doing 'Paternity Test' on Her Music

Taylor Swift expresses discomfort with fan theories treating her songs as clues about her personal life, urging focus on her songwriting instead.

International Business Times UK

Heirs of Jimi Hendrix's bandmates lose years-long royalties dispute against the Hendrix Estate and Sony Music

The judge concluded that, as per the original contract, the musicians signed their rights away, and that “the first owners of the copyrights… were the producers”

Guitar World

“I’d be in the middle of a tough show, look over at the side of the stage and there’s Nels Cline, one of the best guitar players ever to play rock and roll”: White Denim’s James Petralli has learned to roll with rock’s punches

The sonic architect has been the one constant of White Denim’s 13-album rollercoaster – he tells us how he’s lasted the ride, and how it’s changed him as a player

Guitar World

“Time is short and I have things that I need to make before I die”: Kristoffer Rygg won’t discuss the darkness that led Ulver to latest album Neverland and a new positive energy

Norwegian chameleon rejected the nation’s controversial black metal scene, then rejected his record label, and recently rejected synthpop. Now he’s rejected the tragedy of the band’s past – and partying too – to embrace freedom instead

Louder

“The original idea was Steve Stevens, but he was busy with Billy Idol”: How Steve Vai ended up joining David Lee Roth's post-Van Halen band – thanks to Billy Sheehan

While Vai wasn’t his original choice, the Sheehan-Vai dynamic proved strong enough to outlast Roth’s project

Guitar World

“I mean, this is the greatest recording ever made. I could break down why it's so good, blah blah blah, but more than anything... what were they thinking?”: Jack Antonoff breaks down the crazy genius of his favourite Beatles song

"There's nothing like it. There never has or never will be.”

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“I wasn't prepared for what I saw that night. Not only did you hear this magnificent voice, but the message was one of faith, truth and doing the right thing”: How a classic song recorded live in London set Bob Marley on the path to global superstardom

And he gave away the songwriting credit to a local hero back home in Jamaica

The Independent UK

BBC Radio 2 postpones huge music festival over fears it would harm other events

The event, set to take place in Stirling, Scotland, will now be held in September

Evening Standard

BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival pushed back due to ‘concerns’ over August dates

New dates for three-day festival and its line-up are yet to be announced.

The Guardian - AU

Amyl and the Sniffers win Apra award for song of the year for second year in a row

Melbourne punk quartet wins for Jerkin’, while Guy Sebastian wins most performed Australian work and most performed pop work

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With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

It's tricky to quote from the Amyl and the Sniffers track Jerkin' because it's so full of swearing but the song has won the top gongs at the 2026 APRA Awards.

Creative Bloq

Lizzo’s provocative new album cover is doing too much

There’s a fine line between edgy and corny.

Guitar World

Dare you join us at the crossroads? Welcome to the acoustic blues masterclass

Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin' Hopkins and the O.G. blues great Robert Johnson, this lesson just requires an acoustic guitar. Heartbreak optional

International Business Times UK

How Did Barbara Carr Die? Cause of Death, Career Highlights and Details of Her Final Moments Revealed

Legendary soul-blues singer Barbara Carr passed away at 85, leaving behind a rich legacy in music and a loving family. Her career spanned six decades, inspiring many in the industry.

The Guardian - UK

Ne-Yo and Akon review – joyous joint tour is like time-travelling to a messy night out in 2010

From So Sick to Smack That, this double-headliner provides major millennial nostalgia – but goes to show how varied their respective careers were at their peak

The Guardian - UK

Nedra Talley Ross obituary

Singer with the Ronettes girl group who renounced show business for gospel music

MusicRadar

“When he started soloing he turned every knob up on the amp – all the way up. It was great!”: Sadler Vaden on when he and Jason Isbell jammed Little Wing with Pearl Jam's Mike McCready

Vaden and Isbell were playing the Paramount in Jimi Hendrix's hometown Seattle when they invited another local legend onstage to join them. A top-tier performance ensues

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