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“Me and my dad went to pick it up from a woman’s house and it turns out it was her ex-husband’s. Somewhere out there is a guy wondering where his Strat went!” Zac Schulze on the ultimate eBay bargain Strat, and the greatest blues tone ever

The Zac Schulze Gang's eponymous band leader discusses blues heroes, tone tricks, and how the sound of the fast-rising UK blues-rock band came together

Guitar World · Jul 31

"The minute the four of us step into a room with the shared goal of creating, there is very little that can stop us." Greta Van Fleet announce new album Palace For The People, share emotive ballad Saw You Stand

Greta Van Fleet's follow-up to 2023's Starcatcher will be released later this year

Louder · Jul 31

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds play surprise rooftop gig at Brighton record shop

The band emerged on top of Resident Music in the city’s The Lanes area at 11am on Friday

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds perform surprise gig on roof of Brighton record shop

The band appeared on top of Resident Music in The Lanes on Friday morning.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

Quote of the day by Taylor Swift: ‘My response to anything that happens, good or bad, is to keep making things,’ and how creativity can outlast every setback

In Taylor Swift's view, the act of making serves as a meaningful response to both adversities and triumphs in life. This creative outlet aids in managing complex emotions and builds inner resilience. Similar to the likes of several other creators, who transmuted their difficulties into impactful art, the process of…

The Times of India · Jul 31

“He’s pretty fearless in the studio. You just gotta trust him and know it’s gonna work, ‘cause there’s a lot of experimentation”: Dominic Davis on growing up with Jack White and what he’s learned playing bass with him

The session ace talks essential bass gear, channeling John Paul Jones on Jack White's new album, and explains how working with White has made him rethink his tone and his playing

Guitar World · Jul 31

Cruz Beckham releases new single about ‘totally unserious moment of frustration’

The musician, 21, is the third son of former footballer Sir David Beckham and Spice Girl Lady Victoria Beckham.

Evening Standard · Jul 31

“I did say to him, ‘Do you want to play on something else?’ He said, ‘No. Your solos are good. I don’t need to play’”: Tony Iommi reveals Brian May’s role on his upcoming solo record

The Black Sabbath riffsmith recently announced the release date of his new album, From the Dark

Guitar World · Jul 31

BTS are back: return of K-pop superstars sparks US economic boom

Cities in North America hosting 14 concerts in August and September – and economic impact is set to be significant

The Guardian - US · Jul 31

Ariana Grande review, Petal: She can be magnificent – so why is her new album so listless and bland?

2/5 Even the instrumentation is ghostly, soaked in reverb and with Grande’s vocals layered and echoing across each song. You desperately want something substantial to cling onto, but it’s always out of reach

The Independent UK · Jul 31