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Taylor Swift: fans and critics react to new surprise double album The Tortured Poets Department

Swifties take to social media to dissect lyrics and celebrate Swift’s 11th album on Friday as the musician releases 15 more songs

The Guardian - AU

"Jimi Hendrix lived a block from me in New York. We jammed together a lot": Al Kooper's stories of the Rolling Stones, The Who, Bob Dylan, Joe Walsh and more

He freaked out Lynyrd Skynyrd, produced The Tubes and more, hung out at Keith Moon’s house and had George Harrison hang out at his. He's the legendary Al Kooper

Louder

Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department album review: underwhelming and clunky

Predictable production choices and occasionally hollow lyricism dulls the glow of the US mega-star’s eleventh album

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Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department review – fame, fans and former flames in the line of fire

Subtly detailed album splits the difference between 1989’s glossy pop-rock and Midnights’ understatement – and lets her ex Matty Healy have it in no uncertain terms

The Guardian - UK

Breakups, fantasies and her most cutting lyrics: inside Taylor’s Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department

What are the big takeaways from Swift’s new album? She’s refining her sound, confronting elements of her fanbase and done with romantic idealisation

The Guardian - UK

"Spandau Ballet, Visage, Ultravox… there's some good music going down": In 1981, Rush's Geddy Lee was ready to blow the boundaries of progressive rock wide open

From Led Zeppelin copyists to sword and sorcery maestros to purveyors of über-prog, Rush have always pushed the envelope

Louder

Paloma Faith: A Glimpse Behind The Scenes Through Captivating Snapshots

Paloma Faith delights fans with captivating behind-the-scenes snapshots showcasing her charm, elegance, and musical passion.

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Marie Claire

How Does Travis Kelce Feel About Taylor Swift Writing New Songs About Ex Joe Alwyn?

The real test of any relationship: a breakup album.

Evening Standard

Will Young says he faced 'snobbery' after Pop Idol win that left him wanting to 'rail against pop'

The British singer is returning to the charts after a three year hiatus with his new single

Salon

Allman Brothers co-founder dies at 80

Betts, who had been suffering from ill-health since his last performance in 2018, died in his Florida home

Marie Claire

Joe Alwyn Apparently Never Needs to Worry About Money Again, Thanks to Taylor Swift

Here's why the actor is still earning from their relationship.

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“Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt world-wide”: Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legend of southern rock guitar Dickey Betts has died, aged 80

Betts wrote some of the Allman Brothers' biggest hits, including Ramblin’ Man, influencing a generation of players with a sound that threw all kinds of styles into the pot and made it work

Marie Claire

Did Taylor Swift Write Songs About Ex Matty Healy For 'The Tortured Poets Department'?

Perhaps Joe Alwyn wasn't her only muse for this album after all.

WhatToWatch

Billy Joel concert special reairing Friday, April 19, on CBS after original broadcast was cut off

Billy Joel, the Piano Man, is back on CBS on April 19 after many saw his latest concert special cut short during the final performance of the night.

The Guardian - UK

The greatest Fender Stratocaster player you’ve never heard of

Brief letters: Rory Gallagher | Jim Perrin’s Country Diary | Tory vacuum | A clear conscience | Smartphone addiction

Guitar World

“Jimi Hendrix came down to see us – he came up to me and said, ‘Shake my left hand, man, it’s closer to my heart’”: King Crimson’s Robert Fripp on the time he met Jimi Hendrix

Robert Fripp recalls Jimi Hendrix calling King Crimson “the best band in the world”

Guitar World

“Dickey was larger than life, and his loss will be felt worldwide”: Dickey Betts, legendary co-founding guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, has died aged 80

Betts developed one of the most distinct and influential guitar styles in the history of rock

Marie Claire

AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys Reveals the Group Has Gone to Therapy Together, and That They Consider the Band Their “First Marriage”

“No great relationship comes without work.”

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