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“The fact that he managed to mix the political with the comical and the absurd, without comprising his output, is a big influence”: Frank Zappa is Serj Tankian’s prog hero

System Of A Down vocalist hails the Mothers Of Invention leader for more than just his ambitious approach to making music

Louder

Ganavya: Like the Sky, I’ve Been Too Quiet review – ornate Tamil vocals, flutes and Floating Points

The latest album in an exciting wave of experimental north Indian classical music enlists Shabaka Hutchings and Leafcutter John in its downtempo quietude

The Guardian - UK

“Dizzyingly diverse, full of invention and humanity… if only more bands were willing to take such risks”: Elbow’s Audio Vertigo

Guy Garvey and his band of brothers dream harder, ensuring their 10th LP is special

Louder

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"We're only here to play fantastic rock music": The Hives promise that their upcoming live shows will be like "a regular rock show but there's more of everything"

Steel yourselves: The Hives are going on tour

Louder

"Nothing is off limits in a dizzying array of influences and styles mixed with the precision of a master of his craft": Gary Clark Jr hits a career high on Jpeg Raw

Texan electric blues multi-instrumentalist Gary Clark Jr's sixth album Jpeg Raw might be one of the best albums you'll hear this year

Louder

'Dandelion'? Carin León Cements Status in Latin Music as He Joins the Rolling Stones Tour

Mexican singer-songwriter Carin León solidified his reign as the new king of Latin music with the announcement that he is joining the Rolling Stones' 2024 tour as the opening act in Arizona

Latin Times

Sangita Kalanidhi to T.M. Krishna | The Music Academy replies to vocalist duo Ranjani-Gayathri after they withdraw scheduled performance

Sangita Kalanidhi to T.M. Krishna: Music Academy president N. Murali responds to vocalist duo Ranjani-Gayathri

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Shakira Reveals the Reason Why She Says “It's Kinda Good Not To Have a Husband”

“I don’t know why it was dragging me down, man.”

Marie Claire

Shakira Showcasing New Album With Chart In Hand During Photoshoot

Shakira teases her highly anticipated new album with a chart revealing artwork and tracklist. Known for blending genres and languages, her diverse musical ...

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“If only he knew who was playing guitar behind him!”: Paul Gilbert heard someone playing Little Wing at a music store, so he spontaneously joined in the jam – and the player’s reaction is priceless

The Mr. Big virtuoso was doing a spot of gear shopping, but ended up stealing the show with the help of a 1980s Ibanez Roadstar

Guitar World

‘An explosion of screaming and hysteria’: US fans on how they were introduced to the Beatles

Four Americans on what it felt like to be swept up in Beatlemania, and reflecting on the band’s impact on their lives

The Guardian - US

"It’s a common misconception among the unconverted that the Grateful Dead’s music was characterised by aimless noodling, rather than by deftly deployed fretboard know-how": 5 songs guitarists need to hear by the Grateful Dead

Newcomers can dig in for a long strange trip here

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"They’re one of the greatest rock bands in history." Why Lady Gaga loves Iron Maiden (and vice versa)

Lady Gaga and Iron Maiden have a longstanding mutual respect that might surprise some, but we're absolutely here for it

Metal Hammer

Four chords from classic Tom Petty songs to go into the Great Wide Open with – including a capo trick to sound like a 12-string guitar

The late musician was a master songwriter with a catalogue full of inspiring ideas

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The Guardian - UK

‘Nature reminded me you still have to live’: Jane Weaver on grief, reinvention and 80s Russian aerobics music

The psychedelic musician’s new album trades her obscure influences for stark folk, inspired by the death of her father – then warped through Google Translate. ‘You don’t want to write too much about yourself,’ she says

Guitar World

“Its ability to suit everything from gentle fingerstyle to vigorous strumming would make it a welcome addition to any collection”: Taylor 50th Anniversary 814ce Builder’s Edition review

Taylor celebrates its 50th anniversary with some very special limited-edition instruments, including this superb Grand Auditorium acoustic

Guitar World

“Adam wanted to completely change everything. His band had hit a brick wall”: How Marco Pirroni teamed Link Wray with Les Paul Juniors to make Adam and the Ants’ ’80s-defining Kings of the Wild Frontier

Kings of the Wild Frontier found new wave icon Adam Ant at a crossroads, and with Marco Pirroni's raw rock 'n' roll guitar and Burundi drumbeats, he found a sound that sold by the millions

MusicRadar

"When I heard you play, I said, 'that sounds something like Guitar Slim, BB King and myself'. I've got to talk to you, to get to know you" – when BB King met Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram

The blues fire burns bright here

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Evening Standard

Michael Jackson's son Blanket is at war with his grandmother over selling Jackson's back catalogue

The youngest son of the King of Pop is waging war against his 93-year-old grandmother over the potential sale of his father’s music catalogue

International Business Times

Global Music Biz Sees 10.2% Growth In 2023: Industry

Global music revenues were up 10.2 percent last year to $28.6 billion, according figures released Thursday, but record firms are concerned over how to maintain growth in the streaming era.

The Guardian - AU

Pnau: Hyperbolic review – comeback from kings of kitsch can sound overly polished

After a tortuous career that briefly peaked with a viral remix of Elton John and Dua Lipa, the trio return with 10 reliable hits – while sacrificing some of their bizarro glory

Louder

Watch our round up of the best new alternative music this week, featuring the Dandy Warhols, Destroy Boys and more

Destroy Boys, the Dandy Warhols and From Indian Lakes are just a handful of bands chucking top notch tunes our way this week

International Business Times

Miley Cyrus Net Worth 2024: The Journey From Disney Darling To Cultural Icon

Cyrus's journey of success continues to reach new heights, with her net worth serving as a testament to her enduring impact and entrepreneurial prowess.

Guitar World

“That take was live from beginning to end, 7 minutes of pure guitar energy without a single miscue”: Stevie Ray Vaughan’s producer and bassist recall being in the room when SRV tackled his game-changing cover of Voodoo Chile

SRV’s other massive Hendrix cover proved a pivot point in his playing career – helping the Texas bluesman to find his way through his fraught second album sessions

Guitar World

“I’m happily surprised when I hear solos on the radio. I wish they were more present. To hear a solo longer than 20 seconds in modern music is a rarity”: Meet Kelly Green, the Instagram ‘guitar queen’ who never plays the same solo twice

The Madam Radar guitarist shares her love of Godin’s underrated single-cut and bands where “the guitar parts were just as important as the lyrics” – and explains why trying new gear is sometimes the quickest route to new song ideas

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