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“It was an unusual paradox: most acts keep recording stylistically similar albums… Porcupine Tree were being harassed for daring to not transform”: But Lightbulb Sun matters more than you may think

After veering too close to becoming a “new Pink Floyd,” their seventh album was a key moment in their development through psychedelia, classic prog, krautrock and pop rock to the truly progressive sound they made their own

Louder

The Beach Boys reflect on ‘rivalry and respect’ for The Beatles

Exclusive: Beach Boys stars Mike Love and Brian Johnston, along with director Frank Marshall, reflect on fame, fortune and family ahead of a new documentary about the legendary California band

The Independent UK

"This next song is about destruction, like all heavy metal songs": In 1979, the fledgling Def Leppard played a small club show in Sheffield, and our man was there

Joe Elliott might decry the phrase "heavy metal" in 2024, but 46 years ago he was ready to embrace it

Louder

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‘My songs spread like herpes’: why did satirical genius Tom Lehrer swap worldwide fame for obscurity?

In the 1950s and 60s, his songs stunned and delighted listeners with their irreverence, wit and nihilism. Then he gave it all up to teach mathematics. Lehrer is still alive at 96 – so I went in search of answers

The Guardian - UK

Jo Jo Gunne's dazzling performance of Run Run Run on the Midnight Special is one of the most 1970s things ever

Long hair. Moustaches. Silk shirts. Satin trousers. The works

Louder

Passing Strange at the Young Vic review: a rock-gig musical with undeniable verve and brio

This fondly ironic coming-of-age story has style and swagger, but lacks a bit in the substance department

Evening Standard

Demand for Taylor Swift’s UK tour could fuel summer ticket fraud bonanza

‘Purchase scams’ often pegged to big events, warns UK Finance’s annual fraud report

The Guardian - UK

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On the anniversary of his introduction as Foo Fighters' new drummer, Josh Freese pays tribute to Taylor Hawkins

"I continue to miss Taylor as does the band"

Metal Hammer

Taylor Swift fan criticized for listing singer’s ‘22’ hat from Eras Tour for $20,000

Taylor Swift wears the iconic black hat while performing her hit ‘22’ at every show

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift Tells Sold Out Crowd to “Talk Amongst Yourselves” While Fixing an Apparent Wardrobe Malfunction Onstage in Stockholm

She handled it like a pro—as ever.

Marie Claire

Peter Hook opens up on recording World In Motion and his classic Gazza encounter

Peter Hook's New Order recorded the classic World In Motion as England's official World Cup '90 song

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Academics to debate Taylor Swift and her impact on feminism as singer’s record-breaking Eras Tour comes to UK

Events and art installations are being held to honour the pop star as she performs two stadium shows in the city next month

The Independent UK

Charlie Puth credits Taylor Swift for inspiring him to release ‘one of the hardest songs’ he’s ever written

Pop star praised the ‘Attention’ singer on her latest album

The Independent UK

Oasis ignite reunion speculation after sharing cryptic post on social media

Band split in 2009 after a bust-up between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher

The Independent UK

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‘I hadn’t thought about a drink. Then I saw the pub. Game over’: singer-songwriter Michael Head on beating addiction – again

He’s a national treasure to many, with a remarkable songbook spanning more than 40 years. But after kicking heroin twice, he spiralled back into drinking – until an ardent fan saved his life

Guitar World

“My Blackstar Artist 15 brings such a retro vibe to my single-coil tones… Sometimes it all sounds so good, I forget to start singing!” Meet Morganway, the PRS-loving country-rockers playing John Mayer’s Silver Sky – and an offset called ‘The Badger’

The British Americana country rockers are influenced by everyone from Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty to Haim and The 1975 – and they’re ready to take on the US

MusicRadar

“Everything ’92 and before is perfection”: Producer and songwriter Benny Blanco reveals that Prince is his “favourite artist of all time”, but also explains why he wouldn’t want to work with him if he was still alive

Blanco also tells the story of how he ended up in the studio with Billie Eilish when she was just 13 years old

Guitar World

“I wasn’t playing accurately in the beginning – I was just going crazy. It became a balance of visceral expression and actually trying to play”: Ben Weinman on the Dillinger Escape Plan’s chaotic birth – and unexpected return

Ben Weinman on the Dillinger Escape Plan’s chaotic birth – and unexpected return

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5 reasons your mixes don't sound professional (and how to fix it)

YouTuber and music producer Flo of Music talks us through 5 of the most common mistakes producers make during a mixdown

Guitar World

Musician’s Friend's up to 40% off Memorial Day sale just dropped 6 days early – save big on Schecter, Electro-Harmonix and more

Grab yourself some super savings on guitars, pedals, accessories, and loads more

Guitar World

“I realized that day that you don't perform for people. You don't prove anything to the audience”: Nuno Bettencourt on how Alice in Chains' Layne Staley radically changed the way he plays guitar on stage

Nuno Bettencourt criticizes music fans who think playing on stage is “like scoring points. Like, how was the performance from one to 10”

Guitar World

“I may not be the absolute best player out there – in fact, I know I’m not! But what I have is an undying love for guitar and heavy metal”: Kiki Wong landed the gig of a lifetime with the Smashing Pumpkins – and she knows she has big shoes to fill

The 35-year-old Instagram shredder was chosen from 10,000 applicants after she’d almost given up on her dream. She opens up on the interview and audition process, bonding with Billy Corgan over Dimebag Darrell, and why getting the guitarist spot was as joyful as giving birth

MusicRadar

"If we moved on with another concept album about something super-crazy and psychedelic and ridiculous, and very hard to wrap your head around, it was going to do my head in": How Mastodon changed approach on Curl Of The Burl and The Hunter

"I’d rather write some songs, have a good time, play some kick-ass jams, drink some wine, have some weed… party, have a good time"

MusicRadar

"One thing she leans into a lot are songs based around a 1 4 5 progression": Learn the chord secrets behind Taylor Swift's songwriting success

Dissecting the hits songs of the biggest artist on the planet right now

Louder

“In the ‘70s I said I’d love to release an album per month, like a magazine. People thought I was insane!” Bill Nelson just released two albums – and he has at least nine more coming up

Making the most of his freedom from the mainstream music industry, the 75-year-old Be Bop Deluxe mastermind says his health issues are making him work faster, not slower

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