Tony Visconti says Bowie would have tried AI but he thinks it is ‘disgusting’ David Bowie’s former producer is embarking on his final tour with Holy Holy. Evening Standard · Sep 3
"We were trying to poison the mainstream." How a 17-year-old schoolboy who played guitar "like the devil" saved one of Britain's best-loved bands, and stole David Bowie's heart Suede's Coming Up laughed in the faces of everyone who believed that they would be lost following the exit of guitar hero Bernard Butler Louder · Sep 3
Natalie Imbruglia pushed herself to 'make friends' with Torn and its mega success Natalie Imbruglia has revealed her thoughts when Torn became a worldwide hit in the late 1990s. BANG Premier · Sep 3
‘He was always a bit of a groundbreaker’: David Bowie enters a new dimension in ‘extended reality’ documentary Hundreds of unseen images of the star feature at the Venice film festival, alongside virtual worlds exploring wildfires, wolves and the birth of stars The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Guy Garvey explains how David Bowie has changed Elbow's way of working Guy Garvey is taking a different approach to Elbow's next album following a visit to the David Bowie exhibition in London. BANG Premier · Sep 2
"David Bowie may have saved my life." How a head-hunting phone call from David Bowie helped one of alternative rock's most influential musicians pull back from the abyss during his darkest hours In 1999, David Bowie asked Page Hamilton to join his touring band. It was a job offer that changed everything for Helmet's frontman Louder · Aug 29
‘It’s the story of what happens when the music stops’: bringing tormented jazz legend Bill Evans to life Having directed documentaries about David Bowie, Radiohead and Joy Division, Grant Gee takes on a biopic of the turbulent and tragic American pianist The Guardian - UK · Aug 28
Stephen Libby on fashion: I’m on a mission to revive the jumpsuit – they’re practical and stylish The 70s was a golden era for the jumpsuit, but I’m happy they’re back, thanks to Harry Styles, Benson Boone and – of course – me The Guardian - UK · Aug 26
“David invited me to his hotel. He asked me to go on tour as his live guitarist. I said no”: Robert Fripp on his landmark David Bowie sessions – and why he didn’t join the legendary singer on tour When David Bowie needed a unique guitar voice for Heroes, he called Robert Fripp. In his own words, the King Crimson founder recalls those heady days “by the Wall” Guitar World · Aug 26
Furious row over plans to turn David Bowie's childhood London home into a tourist attraction Neighbours in quiet south London suburb battling plans that could lead to thousands of Bowie fans ‘invading’ their street each year Evening Standard · Aug 26
My London: Kelly Piquet Model and columnist Kelly Piquet dines at Dorian, romances at the Bulgari and loves a Notting Hill wander Evening Standard · Aug 21
David Bowie’s guitarists on what it was like to play with the Thin White Duke: “I had just come from working with Frank Zappa for a year, and Frank was very directive. David was entirely the opposite” 10 years after Bowie's death, Adrian Belew, Peter Frampton, Carlos Alomar and other guitar-slinging comrades-in-arms recall high times alongside the master Guitar World · Aug 19
Carlos Alomar’s hazy first encounter with Paul McCartney: “Paul turned his back to me to get something. What emerged was a perfectly rolled ganja joint” The session veteran provided some finishing tracks on Press to Play after a rather indulgent first encounter bonding with the Beatle Guitar World · Aug 18
“The studio manager came out with a guitar case and said, ‘We have something here that Jimi might have wanted you to have’”: Peter Frampton on how he ended up with one of Jimi Hendrix’s most experimental instruments Frampton used the surprise gift when he was playing alongside David Bowie Guitar World · Aug 17
MusicRadar · Aug 12 “Artists who use AI should step to the side and let real artists do their thing. There is too much amateur music being released that clogs the arteries of the music business”: Tony Visconti on why human musicians will never be replaced Bowie’s chief collaborator told MusicRadar in no uncertain terms his position on the AI debate
Euronews · Aug 12 'You want it darker?' The ideal total solar eclipse playlist is here Mainland Europe experiences its full solar eclipse in two decades tonight. The Euronews Culture team picks the 10 songs you need to listen to when darkness falls...
The Economic Times · Aug 11 Quote of the Day by David Bowie: 'Once you lose that sense of wonder at being alive, you're pretty much...'- Powerful life lessons on wonder, curiosity and why staying fascinated by life can help us keep growing through everything by the singer of the iconic 1977 song 'Heroes' Quote of the Day by David Bowie: David Bowie's quote highlights the importance of retaining a sense of wonder throughout life. Childhood curiosity can fade into adult routine and familiarity. Wonder encourages continuous learning and discovery, which enriches our experiences. Bowie's career demonstrated constant reinvention and openness to new artistic…
The Guardian - AU · Aug 10 John Cameron Mitchell: ‘It’s punk to turn off your phone – you’re walking away from the herd’ The writer, director and star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch on turning down David Bowie, falling off a Broadway stage, and a cringeworthy moment with Nicole Kidman
Tom’s Guide · Aug 9 3 classic '80s movies on Hulu you should absolutely rewatch From a David Bowie fantasy to a Rob Reiner classic, here are three ‘80s movies on Hulu you should revisit soon
Evening Standard · Aug 9 Whitney Houston honoured with new Barbie doll She joins a number of stars, including David Bowie and Diana Ross, who have been honoured with a doll as part of the Barbie Signature Series.
Cinemablend · Aug 8 TIL The David Bowie Quote At The Beginning Of The Breakfast Club Wasn't John Hughes' Idea They're quite aware of what they're goin' through
Guitar World · Aug 8 “I flew to his funeral in England, and I delivered a eulogy. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do”: Billy Morrison on collaborator and best friend Ozzy Osbourne, his partnership with Steve Stevens, and his all-star new album Hollow features guest spots from Dexter Holland, Nuno Bettencourt, Duff McKagan, and more, with a credits list that reads like a who’s who of rock royalty
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 ‘I put a raging dent in Neil Young’s forehead!’ Tim Pope on his riotous videos for the Cure, Bowie, Queen, Soft Cell and more He dressed Freddie Mercury as a prawn, got Paul Weller to wear lipstick, locked the Cure in a flooded wardrobe and created a 75ft penis for Hall & Oates. Pope looks back on is wild adventures with titans of music
Louder · Aug 3 Twelve incredible live performances just uploaded to the internet, including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Thin Lizzy, King Crimson, Tom Waits and more The internet is a goldmine, part 54568964
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2 From The Wizard of Oz to Trainspotting: 25 films to watch before you turn 25 As AI slop takes over our screens, what better antidote for enquiring minds than a magical film? We ask directors, producers and critics to pick one must-see movie for each year – from infancy to young adulthood