“A mighty and nimble love letter to the world they grew up in”: And So I Watch You From Afar’s Megafauna Northern Irish art rockers’ seventh album proves yet again they can deliver emotion without language Louder · Aug 9, 2024
Taylor Swift deadly concert attack plan The suspects in custody are a 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy allegedly radicalized by the Islamic State Salon · Aug 8, 2024
‘Poopgate’: Chicago marks 20 years since disgusting Dave Matthews Band incident ‘I’ll apologize for that as long as I have to,’ said the singer-songwriter in 2009 The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
“I never treated bands like rock stars, I treated them as people.” Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and the stories behind some of grunge's most iconic images Legendary photographer Steve Gullick shares his memories of shooting Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love, Eddie Vedder and more Metal Hammer · Aug 8, 2024
St. Vincent channels something primal playing live music: 'It's kind of an exorcism for me' As sweaty fans pushed up against one another, clutching their drinks and swaying to the music, Annie Clark, known professionally as St. Vincent, was being transported The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
With Funeral Soundtrack #4, Californian punks Destroy Boys flip a defiant middle finger to an industry that has repeatedly tried to take advantage of their naivety California punks Destroy Boys grow up on assertive fourth album, Funeral Soundtrack #4 Louder · Aug 8, 2024
“I had no idea it would become such a classic… I just threw in the lyric ‘It was the summer of 69’ and it stuck’”: How Bryan Adams and his co-writer Jim Vallance created one of the greatest pop-rock guitar anthems of all time With Summer Of '69, Adams created an evergreen hit that defined the era and became a rite of passage for generations of guitarists MusicRadar · Aug 8, 2024
John Foreman obituary Other lives: Folk singer who kept music hall songs alive through his broadsheets, which he sold at Petticoat Lane market The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
‘A huge hug when you need it most’: Taylor Swift fans shake off disappointment in Vienna Tears, hugs and spontaneous sing-alongs as thousands turn disappointment into celebration on streets of Austrian city The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
“I plugged it in, cranked it up, and saidthis is it – this is what I’m looking for. I knew it”: D’Angelico and Bob Weir unveil exquisite TV Jones-loaded semi-hollow signature guitar and it has been well road-tested with Dead & Company The Grateful Dead legend's third D'Angelico signature model has custom-wiring for inner and outer-coil tones, with an initial run signed by Weir and limited to 10 units, production run to follow MusicRadar · Aug 8, 2024
“When are we going to see you? In 2025 or 2026? The answer is neither”: Noel Gallagher provides blunt response to fan asking about Oasis reunion Noel Gallagher slaps down idea of Oasis reunion...again MusicRadar · Aug 8, 2024
“I got a text off Bernie’s wife asking me if I’d like to play his ’59 Les Paul…” Chris Buck plays Bernie Marsden’s $1 million Beast Les Paul at all-star event in honor of the Whitesnake guitarist The Cardinal Black ace was invited to play the legendary LP at a recent festival that paid tribute to Marsden's memory Guitar World · Aug 8, 2024
“We peaked out. You had Dave Grohl on drums, Mark Lanegan on vocals, I'm on bass and Josh is on guitar and vocals. It's kind of hard to do better, you know?” Nick Oliveri on why Queens of the Stone Age will never top their Songs for the Deaf lineup The Mondo Generator bassist also reveals whether he would ever consider rejoining QOTSA Guitar World · Aug 8, 2024
“It’s a beautiful amp and it really reflects my eccentric personality”: Orianthi teams up with Orange for the Oriverb Inspired by the Orange Rockerverb MKIII 50 Neo, the Oriverb promises to deliver Orianthi's blues-rock tone in lightweight form Guitar World · Aug 8, 2024
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024 Beabadoobee review, This Is How Tomorrow Moves: Gen Z star steps out from behind the rag rug of scuzzy guitar Beatrice Laus plays with breezy-trippy Bossa Nova and glossy, Swiftian country-plucked-pop
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024 Vienna church plays Taylor Swift songs for devastated fans after foiled attack cancels concert ‘It was beautiful,’ one visitor said
Guitar World · Aug 8, 2024 “There is a legitimate straight line from me being intimidated by John Petrucci to picking up the acoustic guitar”: Mike Dawes names 10 guitarists who shaped his sound One of today’s foremost acoustic virtuosos names the players who inspired his awe-inspiring percussive style and changed the game – and offers his pick for “the most criminally underrated name in guitar”
Top News · Aug 8, 2024 Billie Eilish's 'Birds Of A Feather' Climbs Pop Airplay Chart. Billie Eilish's latest singles, 'Birds of a Feather' and 'Lunch,' are climbing the Pop Airplay chart, showcasing her enduring popularity and influence in t...
MusicRadar · Aug 8, 2024 “Easily set up your gear’s key info… keep track of your string tuning, string brand and gauge for each guitar”: MusicNomad launches free app for gear nerds to help stay on top of their maintenance regimen and showcase collections online One of these days I'm gonna get organisised...
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024 Americana icon Gillian Welch: ‘Bob Dylan walking on to our version of Billy put a smile on my face’ Back with a new album, the singer-songwriter answers your questions on the Coen brothers, John Paul Jones, and having David Cameron as a fan
Metal Hammer · Aug 8, 2024 The Ecstasy Of Gold! Metallica’s Ride The Lightning sales soar amid 40th anniversary celebrations Metallica’s second album got a big commercial bump as a 40th birthday present
MusicRadar · Aug 8, 2024 “When people plug into it, whatever guitar they are gonna use through this, it is going to amplify their personality’: Orange and Orianthi team up for the Oriverb – an all-tube 2x12 combo she describes as a “dream come true” Orianthi's signature combo has switchable power, two channels, reverb, and is an Orange combo but it's not orange
Guitar World · Aug 8, 2024 “It's not the same, but one thing eventually led to the other…” Vernon Reid on the Jimi Hendrix riff that inspired Living Colour's Cult of Personality The Living Colour guitarist has also paid homage to Hendrix's influence on fusion music
Guitar World · Aug 8, 2024 “She hated it. One day, I heard Come On Eileen, so I started playing the lick with that feel. It was magic. By the end, Cyndi was saying, ‘I’ve always wanted to sing that song!’” How an unsung session hero salvaged one of Cyndi Lauper’s biggest hits It's considered one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded, but as guitarist Eric Bazilian explains, it wasn't always smooth sailing for the smash hit single
Guitar World · Aug 8, 2024 The 5 most famous acoustic guitars of all time – and how Willie Nelson's Trigger, Cobain's Martin D-18E became guitar icons We take a deep dive into the most recognizable flat tops ever made and the reasons they became so famous