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

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

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024

“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 · Aug 23, 2024

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

Guitar World · Aug 23, 2024

Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary: Hydra review – sumptuous folk songs

With guests including Will Oldham and Anaïs Mitchell, this record’s island setting seems to bring extra light and warmth to stories of the sea, love, work, war and migration

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024

"I had a kind of queer awakening to All The Things She Said." Cassyette picks the 10 records that have changed her life

Nu gen queen Cassyette talks us through the songs and bands that soundtracked her life so far - from Bring Me To Life to Bring Me The Horizon

Metal Hammer · Aug 23, 2024

“He’s so playful and cheeky… nothing he ever does sounds muso. I recognise the punk-rock chancer that I am in his playing”: What Guy Pratt learned from Tony Levin

Pink Floyd and Saucerful of Secrets bassist hails his friend and counterpart for inspired work with Peter Gabriel, King Crimson and much more

Louder · Aug 23, 2024

Michael Jackson estate’s $600m sale to Sony approved despite mother’s objections

Los Angeles appeals court ruled against Katherine Jackson

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter's Top Songs Before New Album Debut Revealed

Discover Sabrina Carpenter's earlier music hits like 'Sue Me' and 'Thumbs,' showcasing her powerful vocals and relatable lyrics.

Top News · Aug 22, 2024

Run-DNC: What the very different RNC and DNC soundtracks say about the 2024 election

Harris has Beyoncé, Charli XCX and Pink in her corner while for Trump it’s still ‘A Man’s Man’s Man’s World.’ Here’s how two convention playlists reflect the way Democrats and Republicans see themselves

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

"Mine's half a Guinness on a Tuesday. Liam's is ten shots of tequila on a Friday night": Noel Gallagher on how Oasis decided who would sing lead vocals

"I'd like to think I was clever enough to say we should have two frontmen, but I wasn't – in hindsight it was great"

MusicRadar · Aug 22, 2024