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Katy Perry Sings Along to ‘Bad Blood’ With “Old Friend” Taylor Swift in Sydney

Swift's 2014 hit was rumored to be about her falling out with the singer.

Marie Claire

Laurence Canty obituary

Other lives: Bass guitarist who wrote an influential instruction book and taught the instrument at a London university

The Guardian - UK

10 brilliant but overlooked records turning 40 this year

1984 was the year that metal broke big in America, but these 10 albums don't always get the dues they deserve

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“We tune to C#, which creates sourness. It’s not a tuning a lot of guitarists want to stay in – it’s kind of out of tune. We create something evocative in that dissonance”: How Sleater-Kinney use guitar as an agent of beauty and chaos

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker strive to create a sound that’s “out-of-tune-adjacent” – and they use their opposing playing styles and “corrosive” pedals to channel tragedy and joy

Guitar World

"I'll never forgive myself for shutting my mouth. From that day on it was never any good": Joe Strummer on the day he knew that The Clash had lost their soul

Joe Strummer knew that The Clash's days were numbered long before he fired Mick Jones from the band

Louder

“The orchestra and the sheer scale of the event and venue is something I will never forget”: Experience Joe Bonamassa live with a 40-piece orchestra as he announces release of his 2023 Hollywood Bowl set

Available on CD/DVD, this is the blues with an orchestra at a venue that had long been on the Bonamassa bucket list, and you can watch Twenty-Four Hour Blues right here, right now

MusicRadar

"You can’t help but feel captivated by her presence on stage." Poppy wraps up her UK tour with an unforgettable, eccentric show in London

Poppy’s latest material might trail deeper into electro-pop, but her KOKO show proves that she's still a metal girlie through and through.

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“Thom Yorke called Colin Greenwood the secret weapon to Radiohead, and I think he was right”: John Garrison on the 5 bass albums that shaped his sound

John Garrison, currently holding down the low-end with pop swooner James Blunt, talks us through his top 5 bass albums

Guitar World

Ella Eyre Stuns In Bold Instagram Photoshoot

Ella Eyre captivates fans with a stunning photoshoot, exuding confidence and style in sleek black attire. Her bold choices and magnetic presence showcase a...

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Taylor Swift Points at Travis Kelce While Singing “That’s My Man” on Stage in Australia

The real life rom-com continues!

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department: album tracklist, release date, deluxe editions, and what to know

The singer’s 11th studio album is on the horizon

Evening Standard

“Gritty, fast-paced and hectic”: Billy Morrison recruits Steve Vai, John 5 and Ozzy Osbourne for his first solo record in 9 years

The Billy Idol guitarist is set to team with a stellar cast – including his co-guitarist Steve Stevens – for a record that sees him reflecting on a riotous world, and you can hear the first single, Drowning, now

Guitar World

Steve Vai, Mateus Asato and Marcin Patrzalek delivered one of this year's most distinctive jams at Vai Academy 2024 – and now you can watch it

Captured during January's technique retreat in Orlando, it finds the three virtuosos oozing personality and enviable talent over a spacious and energetic rhythm section

Guitar World

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Marcus King: "I've been as inspired by the Wu-Tang Clan as I have by Aretha Franklin or Duane Allman"

The genre-defying Elixir® Strings artist talks about his rich musical vocabulary

Guitar World

“We had a blast in the studio – the blues resonates with me more than anything”: Orianthi taps up Joe Bonamassa for soulfully scorching new single First Time Blues

Both guitarists unleash fretboard-burning solos on the new Kevin Shirley-mixed track, which was recorded at Robby Krieger’s LA studio

The Guardian - UK

Out of Season review – bangers and brawls as happy hour turns sour in Ibiza

Neil D’Souza’s sharp script is packed with loaded regret and affection as old bandmates get together to relive the glory days on holiday

MusicRadar

"I do believe there’s been a renaissance of guitar players" – Gibson just affirmed its commitment to new guitarists, and Jimmy Page is backing it

"Even our more affordable instruments have to be amazing", says its CEO. For a brand often criticised for releasing high-end models that feel unobtainable, the message from the new Gibson Garage in London feels very well-timed

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The Depeche Mode track and album that saw them conquer US stadiums: "It's about the concept of fleeing from reality and the evil awakening afterwards. Any kind of fleeing - drugs, alcohol, or whatever"

Led Zeppelin samples and happy accidents, with the Gore and Wilder songwriter/soundscaper dynamic in full flow

Latin Times

Selena Gomez Debuts New Song 'Love On,' Ditching Her 'Single Soon' Era

Following her celebration of singleness, the singer now embraces her relationship with Benny Blanco through flirty lyrics

MusicRadar

Diplo reveals his favourite soft synths and the "quintessential" Ableton stock plugin that's "fundamental" to his productions: "That's where all my sounds started from"

The Grammy-winning producer talks soft synths and TB-303s in a recently published excerpt from the Tape Notes podcast

Evening Standard

Anatomy of a girl squad: How Taylor Swift's new clan is actually just like yours

So you finally got yourself a squad... What next? As with so many things, Maddy Mussen looks to Taylor Swift for some delegation inspiration

MusicRadar

Brian May has officially teamed up with Gibson – but what will their collaboration involve?

No, the Queen guitarist is surely not going to start playing Les Pauls but a signature acoustic might not be beyond the realms of the imagination, nor would a Gibson-built Red Special

Evening Standard

Good news of the week: Beyonce makes music history and heroic dogs celebrated

Beyonce has made music history while Usher has delighted European fans with tour news

Metal Hammer

"I don't know, I'm the bass player": Tim Commerford admits he has no idea if Rage Against The Machine have broken up

Bassist Tim Commerford addresses Rage Against The Machine's alleged split and admits his prostate cancer diagnosis affected him on the band's ill-fated comeback tour

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