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“The Moors Murderers’ Manchester was the same as our Manchester”: Buzzcocks’ Steve Diggle on growing up next door to Myra Hindley and Ian Brady

The guitarist and co-founder says he had a close shave with the notorious killers as a kid

Louder

“We weren’t doing electronic music with synthesisers, but with a bank of oscillators we stole from radio stations”: Jean-Michel Jarre and the creation of Oxygène

A story of challenges, limitations, the completion of its 40-year journey and working with Stockhausen – who “considered himself to be made of sound”

Louder

TV tonight: an evening of belting pop hits at the Proms with Sam Smith

The pop-soul star performs orchestral versions of their hefty back catalogue. Plus, a sunny jaunt for Tory traveloguer Michael Portillo who visits Lisbon. Here’s what to watch this evening.

The Guardian - UK

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“We were blown away by what Michael Kamen did with Silent Lucidity. It gave us all goosebumps”: How Queensryche made a progressive metal landmark with Empire

Operation: Mindcrime is Queensryche’s most famous album – but follow-up Empire remains their biggest commercial success

Metal Hammer

“This guitar is fantastic for drop tunings. The stability is bar none”: Reverend Guitars’ new Billy Corgan Signature Drop-Z is a precise-engineered long-scale riff machine designed for those who love Smashing Pumpkins and drop tunings

Corgan’s latest signature Reverend is precision-engineered, and features an optimized string tension/scale length combo that ensures unparalleled drop-tuned playability

Guitar World

The 11 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Chat Pile, Oceans Of Slumber and Unto Others are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Metal Hammer

The Guide #153: Brat summer’s been fun – but it’s time for something more mature

In this week’s newsletter: From Charli to Taylor, Chappell to Sabrina, poptimism has never seemed like more of a success. But are we at saturation point?

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Lainey Wilson's New Album 'Whirlwind' Showcases True Country Sound

Lainey Wilson's 'Whirlwind' album showcases her authentic country sound and storytelling prowess, marking a milestone in her career.

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Melt Banana's 3+5 is one of the extreme albums of the year. It's also completely off its baps

Put them under noise rock, grindcore, hardcore or avant-garde; you'll still never find another band like Melt-Banana

Metal Hammer

“The full, rich and complex intensity that was once only possible by employing slick studio tricks”: Mr Black unveils the Double Tracker Stereo and it might just be the tone thickener you need

Add “fullness, vitality, and character” across the stereo spread with this limited edition double tracker that puts studio magic at your feet

MusicRadar

‘We like it when things fall apart’: heavy rockers Wunderhorse on embracing music’s messy side

Jacob Slater was a surf coach in Newquay when he was cast as the Sex Pistols’ drummer in Danny Boyle’s TV series Pistol, but as the singer’s latest album with his band Wunderhorse confirms, he will always be drawn to chaos

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Post your questions for David Gilmour

As he prepares to release a new solo album and go on tour, the Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist will answer your questions

Guitar World

“The first time I went to Jeff Beck’s house, he sat me in front of a ton of amps and gave me a guitar… he wanted to see if I could get my tone no matter what”: Carmen Vandenberg recalls Jeff Beck’s ultimate tone test

Vandenberg discusses the invaluable lesson she learned from Beck about achieving your tone no matter what equipment you have at hand

Evening Standard

Sabrina Carpenter - Short n’ Sweet album review: bright n' breezy, but lacking in boldness

Espresso feels like a real outlier on this country-pop influenced release – it’s a shame, because Carpenter’s USP is her sharp sense of humour

The Guardian - UK

Not just for Swifties and the Beyhive: cowboy hats are riding high

Worn by Beyoncé and seen at fashion shows, the Olympics and US political conventions, the style is everywhere

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“I don’t think bad guitar solos even exist anymore. Everyone is just so much better than they used to be”: Kirk Hammett doesn't pay attention to solo trolls – and thinks “bad” solos are a thing of the past

The Metallica guitarist's lead effort in Lux Æterna came under intense fire from online commenters upon its release, with some even recording their own 'improved' versions

Metal Hammer

4 brilliant new metal bands you need to hear this month

From NWOBHM-revivalists Tailgunner to existential post-metallers Kollapse, Austrian folk-tinged black metal heroes Perchta and UK hopefuls Defects, these are the new metal bands you need to hear in August 2024

AVNetwork

How Meyer Sound Readies The Muny for 106th Season

Masque Sound provided improved coverage with new PA system.

Marie Claire

Lainey Wilson Shares What Music Shaped Her—And What's on Her Playlist Now

The singer opens up about her listening habits plus reveals plans to collab with Miley Cyrus.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer received £4,000 Taylor Swift at Wembley stadium tickets for free

Starmer received £19,340 worth of free football tickets with hospitality

Guitar World

“Whenever a guitar student of mine brings up BPMs, I’m like, ‘Oh no!’ That mindset is not a musical mindset... that’s the wrong door to get in the building”: Paul Gilbert is teaching guitarists how to become musicians

Gilbert takes us down memory line and back up to the present, and tells us about his evolution as a player

Guitar World

What is the Steely Dan “Mu chord”? Breaking down the left-field chord voicings that will open up your harmonic world

This deep dive into the Steely Dan chordal approach is a masterclass in Donald Fagen and Walter Becker’s supreme harmonic awareness

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