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‘No identity’: Why is Kenyan music failing to break through globally?

As Nigerian and South African music gains international acceptance, Kenya’s absence is provoking a debate back at home.

Al Jazeera

"When we first started, he did not want to sound like Iron Maiden": Roy Z on his three-decade creative partnership with Bruce Dickinson

Producer and guitarist Roy Z explains how Bruce Dickinson's solo material has evolved in the past 31 years

Metal Hammer

"If you absolutely hated Stairway to Heaven, nobody can blame you for that because it was so… pompous": The glory and burden of Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven, over half a century on

In early 1970 Jimmy Page had a concept for an epic song that “would unravel in layers as it progressed”. More than five decades on, Stairway To Heaven still has a hold on its writers and the world

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How to write melodies like Avicii: "A lot can be learned by studying Avicii’s melodies and using his composition ideas in your own tracks"

We pay tribute to the modern dance pioneer who, in his short time, set a standard for songwriting in the genre

MusicRadar

Here's how Taylor Swift would secretly attend Travis Kelce's games before they went public

Marie Claire

Iranian singer ‘sentenced to jail’ over Mahsa Amini protest anthem

Shervin Hajipour says he was sentenced to more than three years in prison for ‘inciting people to riot’.

Al Jazeera

“I picked up that sad song thing from Del Shannon and Roy Orbison. Sometimes sadness is the greatest thing to listen to… It’s like, ‘I’m happy now ’cos that’s exactly how I feel’”: Is the secret to Jeff Lynne’s success with ELO that simple?

It was a long lonely journey from being reviled to being adored – but for the Electric Light Orchestra maestro, it’s always been about variety

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"We are starting from point zero. And this time, we’re reading the fine print": Hayley Williams is ready to lead Paramore into a bright new tomorrow

Paramore share video for Thick Skull as Hayley Williams reflects on their journey so far, and where her band are heading next

Louder

Music venue Bush Hall needs to raise £42,000 in four months or close down

The venue has been open for almost quarter of a century

Evening Standard

"I miss him and his dog": Keith Richards has recorded a cover of Lou Reed's classic I'm Waiting For My Man

Watch the video for Keith Richards' cover of I'm Waiting For My Man, taken from the upcoming album The Power Of The Heart: A Tribute To Lou Reed

Louder

Madison Beer: A Maestro Of Live Music

Experience Madison Beer's mesmerizing performance as she captivates the audience with her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence, showcasing her talent ...

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Niall Horan's Electrifying Concert Performance Wows Audience

Niall Horan's captivating concert performance showcases his musical prowess and stage presence, leaving fans in awe of his talent and charisma.

Metal Hammer

“It was a real awkward time”: The story of the abandoned Metallica album

In 2001, Metallica hired an old army barracks in California to try and record album eight. The songs were scrapped when James Hetfield entered rehab, but countless fans still want to hear them finished.

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“I just wanted to make some money so I could buy a Fender amp. I think I did OK”: Joe Bonamassa’s Guitar Man documentary charts the guitar hero’s epic career – and it’s currently available to stream for free

The nearly two-hour film charts the bluesman’s distinguished guitar journey – and you can watch it for $0 for a limited time

Louder

“In my head I wanted to be in Genesis; I wanted to be in It Bites. I was living the dream and there was no second-guessing. So there’s a lovely innocence with these tracks”: What Rob Reed learned by reinventing Cyan for the 21st century

The premise is simple: with a new line-up, rearrange, reimagine and rework an album, then record it on much better gear – but the Magenta mastermind didn’t expect it to be educational too

Guitar World

“Don’t let its modest price tag fool you – this charming guitar offers a smorgasbord of contemporary features and tones”: Shergold Provocateur Standard SP12 review

This affordable UK electric is sure to provoke a positive reaction

Guitar World

“At home for blues solos as it is for metal riffs”: Lamb of God's Mark Morton teams up with Stringjoy for the firm’s first-ever Artist Series signature string set

The slew of smaller signature product releases continues apace, with the Lamb of God guitarist’s new string set striving to provide stability, playability and a prolonged lifespan

Louder

Cool new prog music you have to hear this week from Von Hertzen Brothers, Jane Weaver, RicharD Thompson and more...

Cool new prog sounds to check out from Jane Getter Premonition, Whom Gods Destroy, Aisles and more...

MusicRadar

“They’re not my strings, not my pickups, not my anything, but I just thought, ‘Well, it’s eight o’clock, just make a show!’”: Julian Lage says using rented Telecasters to perform live freed him from gear anxiety

Drummers do it, engineers do it, so why not guitarists? Lage says backlining Telecasters for a string of dates with John Zorn was a challenging but ultimately liberating experience

The Guardian - UK

‘She has worn her heart on her sleeve’: how Raye went from major-label frustration to seven Brit nominations

Whether she wins or not, the singer-songwriter has already made history and could do so again if she sweeps the board tomorrow

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