The enduring popularity of Elvis Presley's Graceland is a monument to his legacy Graceland, Elvis Presley's iconic home, continues to captivate fans decades after his death The Independent UK · 23h ago
Art Garfunkel declares he’s thinking of leaving America due to Donald Trump’s presidency The Simon and Garfunkel legend has revealed his growing disillusionment with the United States as he criticises Donald Trump, climate policy and America’s role overseas. BANG Premier · Sep 13
Music Legend Slams Trump's 'Shocking' Venezuela Actions and Considers Leaving the US Art Garfunkel, 84, expresses concerns over Donald Trump's presidency and US actions in Venezuela, considering leaving the country. He criticises America's direction and remains hopeful for future change International Business Times UK · Sep 5
‘Why not try to be the best in the world, just for the fun of it?’ Art Garfunkel on a rich, restless life – and reconciling with Paul Simon He taught maths and walked across Europe, trying to leave his demons behind. As he goes back on tour aged 84, the folk-pop legend explains how he came back to singing The Guardian - UK · Sep 4
"People have tried to copy those licks. But it’s impossible": How Paul Simon courted controversy and channelled a midlife crisis to create his biggest and most vibrant '80s hit Graceland, the album it came from, was released 40 years ago today MusicRadar · Aug 25
“Ahhh, what a tune! It has more melodic genius and simple power than I ever realised”: The melancholy classic that made Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel the world’s hottest songwriting duo Recorded in '64 then remixed and rereleased by popular demand in '65, The Sound Of Silence gave the songwriting duo their first number one and a track beloved by generations MusicRadar · Aug 22
Afternoon Update: Brethren church denies paying far-right activists to target election; Sydney Swans latest; and diamond-soled shoes Religious organisation also denies claims it coordinated volunteers to support Liberal candidates across the country The Guardian - AU · Aug 21
TV tonight: a gripping new thriller about the fall of Kabul How the US abandonment of the Afghan capital destroyed lives. Plus: celebrating Paul Simon’s legendary Graceland album at the Proms. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Aug 15
Susanna Hoffs recalls the time that Prince invited the Bangles to the studio then upped and left without telling them: “We get there and we’re jamming, then suddenly we look around and he’s disappeared. ‘OK, I guess we’re done’” Hoffs has just announced her first album of new material since 2012 MusicRadar · Aug 5
‘Trumpeters? We think we’re the kings of the orchestra’: Wynton Marsalis prepares to blow the Edinburgh festival away It has 12 movements, 200 musicians and aims to unite America. The great US trumpeter and composer talks about his All Rise symphony, his jazz great mentors – and learning humility from his wife The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
John Legend lands role portraying Harry Belafonte in new Graceland biopic The singer and EGOT winner has joined the cast of The Road Home, a film exploring the artists and activists behind Paul Simon's landmark Graceland album during apartheid-era South Africa. BANG Premier · Jul 30
John Legend to play Harry Belafonte in apartheid-era film The Road Home The singer, 47, will star in the film alongside Thabo Rametsi, Cynthia Erivo, Guy Pearce and Johnny Flynn. Evening Standard · Jul 30
Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G With a clear, detailed and precise sound, Monitor Audio’s handsome new floorstanders aren’t just a pretty face. What Hi-Fi? · Jul 16
Art Garfunkel reveals ‘tears’ and ‘hugs’ were at centre of emotional reunion with Paul Simon The singer has spoken about an emotional dinner with longtime musical partner Paul Simon, saying the pair have found peace decades after the ups and downs that defined one of music’s greatest partnerships. BANG Premier · Jun 26
MusicRadar · Jun 23 “Artie would be singing it, people would stomp and cheer, and I would think, ‘That’s my song, man. I wrote that’”: How Simon and Garfunkel created their transcendent masterpiece – with tension rising and emotions running high “That song had two writers – Paul Simon and God”
Guitar World · Jun 22 “The Revstar is doing really well right now. I think that’s because it’s so different to what other major brands like Gibson and Fender are putting out”: Inside 60 years of Yamaha guitars – how the Japanese firm forged its own six-string path Yamaha’s Yusuke Ota and Shingo Ekuni take a look back at key guitars and artists from the brand’s history – from Carlos Santana and Billy Corgan to the current one-two Revstar punch of Chris Buck and Matteo Mancuso
The Independent UK · Jun 22 What to Stream: Paul Simon, 'In the Hand of Dante,' 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' and Star Fox Paul Simon's concert special and Season 2 of the live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” are among the new streaming options this week
Guitar World · May 30 “Jaco made a great contribution, but what came after was all these idiots trying to sound like him. That's why bass players today are so lame”: Bill Laswell gives his unfiltered verdict on modern bassists The visionary producer also had his say on Lemmy, Paul Simon, and his failed studio session with Jaco Pastorius
AAP · May 24 US:Paul Simon bemoans Elvis for 'wasting his great talent' Grammy-winning musician Paul Simon has revealed what he regrets about Elvis Presley's music career.
AAP · May 24 Paul Simon bemoans Elvis for 'wasting his great talent' Grammy-winning musician Paul Simon has revealed what he regrets about Elvis Presley's music career.
The Guardian - UK · May 12 Beverley Martyn obituary Star of the 60s London folk scene whose career faltered after her troubled marriage to the musician John Martyn
Louder · May 12 "When we go up there on stage I'd almost liken it to a sexual experience." Ann and Nancy Wilson on love, sobriety, politics and the changing face of Heart They play soft stuff, hard stuff… and even some in-between stuff. But whatever you do, don't dismiss Heart as ‘that ballad band'