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“He had this mystique to die for. There were rumours of him being nasty and mean. But he could play his ass off”: Steve Vai salutes the genius of Ritchie Blackmore

One guitar legend plays tribute to another

Louder

Eurovision: Israel in the spotlight as politics – once again – becomes the star of the show

It was hardly a surprise that Israel’s Eurovision contribution would result in protests of some kind. Despite its own rules, the 68-year-old international song contest has for decades been used as a platform to express political views and geopolitical divisions. But the war in Gaza – and Israel’s imminent threat…

France 24

Bambie Thug on hopes to break Ireland's 28-year Eurovision curse, trolls and opening doors for alt artists

EXCLUSIVE: The singer, 31, weighed in on calls for them to boycott this year’s contest from fellow Irish artists

Evening Standard

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A song and dance: Eurovision’s history of controversy

With a long track record of international spats and political statements, rows have become a familiar part of the show

The Guardian - UK

“Don’t like it? Go ****king listen to something else!” how Linkin Park rediscovered rock and came out swinging with The Hunting Party

Linkin Park’s 2014 album The Hunting Party was their hardest-hitting album in years – and Metal Hammer found Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda up for the fight

Metal Hammer

Taylor Swift’s new Era Tours setlist – seven Tortured Poets songs added

As the latest leg of her tour gets under way, fans are closely watching the evolution of the singer’s setlist

The Guardian - US

Vertere Acoustics unveils exquisitely engineered high-end Calon phono stage at High End Munich

Vertere's new high-end Calon takes a 'first principles' approach to phono stage design

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Cassar-Daley finds a way after losing his 'lighthouse'

Troy Cassar-Daley recorded his new album in the room where his beloved mother died, letting her spirit do the talking in an intimate collection of songs.

AAP

Shakira Cleared Of Tax Evasion Charges In Spain Investigation

Spanish investigation into Shakira's alleged tax evasion dropped due to lack of evidence. She settled €6.6 million tax debt in August.

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The first and last lyrics sung on record by 20 legendary bands

From The Beatles and Bowie to Freddie Mercury and Kurt Cobain and, these are the first and last lines sung on record by rock’s biggest bands

Louder

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce curated the music lineup for ‘Kelce Jam’ festival

#Chiefs Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Medium Rare about Travis Kelce's lineup for 'Kelce Jam,' featuring Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and Diplo.

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‘There’s been one winner – this restaurant’: Toronto eatery is victor in Kendrick-Drake beef

Hip-hop luminaries bash each other in a diss track war of war of words featuring an unlikely venue: the New Ho King restaurant

The Guardian - US

Taylor Swift Debuts New Eras Tour Outfits for Every Album Except 'Reputation'

Could it be another Easter egg?

Marie Claire

"Have You Ever Considered That Your Presence Poses a Risk to Other Participants and the Public?"

A question a Polish journalist asked an Israeli contestant (Eden Golan) in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Reason

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“I would pick her out in a crowd... Like, ‘I know who that is,’ like David Gilmour”: Heart's Nancy Wilson says this “Clapton-type shredder” is her favorite contemporary guitarist

Nancy Wilson explains how the young guitarist has impressed her with her distinct conversational-type shredding

MusicRadar

A signature Strat from the Edge’s personal collection is heading to auction, expected to fetch upwards of $75,000 for charity

Based on the U2 guitarist’s 1973 black Strat, it has been played and signed by the man himself, and it comes bundled with 3 UAFX amp emulator pedals

The Guardian - UK

Eurovision struggles to keep politics out as Israel controversy hits Malmö

Competing rallies are on the streets, Netherlands’ entrant is under investigation and others complain music is being overshadowed

The Guardian - UK

Drake and Kendrick’s rap beef explained: is this a ‘forever thing’?

Simmering feud between two of hip-hop’s biggest names exploded this week, with allegations of infidelity and child sex abuse

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Robbie Williams: Electrifying Performance

Experience the electrifying performance of Robbie Williams at a recent concert, where his charisma, energy, and passion for music created an unforgettable ...

MusicRadar

How AI is being weaponized in Drake and Kendrick Lamar's rap beef

Drake's diss track Taylor Made Freestyle featured AI-generated deepfakes of Tupac and Snoop Dogg

The Guardian - AU

Angus and Julia Stone: ‘This record feels like coming full circle – we made a lot of it in the living room’

The dreamy folk-pop duo have reunited for new album Cape Forestier. The siblings talk about their childhood and the joy of coming back together

Metal Hammer

The 13 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Kittie, Coheed And Cambria and Hanabie are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Evening Standard

Hurricane lyrics: Israel's Eurovision song explained after controversial lyrics changed

An open letter to the EBU called for Israel’s withdrawal from the contest in May

Evening Standard

ABBA send Eurovision fans wild teasing possible return as they celebrate 50th anniversary of win

The band won in 1974 with their track Waterloo

MusicRadar

"Despite recording some truly iconic albums that became a huge part of pop culture history, he always felt like one of us": Five seminal records Steve Albini worked on

A sound engineer and Albini fan honours an inspiration

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