Pope uses Spain speech to warn of global ‘spiritual and cultural crisis’ Addressing lawmakers, Leo XIV also highlights migration at a time when Madrid is bucking European trends The Guardian - UK · Jun 8
Pope calls for end to polarisation on Spain visit MADRID - Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called for an end to “polarising narratives” and “sterile simplifications” on a visit to Spain expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration. Bangkok Post · Jun 6
Divine intervention: why Pope Leo visit could be a godsend for Pedro Sánchez Pontiff’s resolve to highlight plight of migrants has aligned him with Spanish PM, whose inner circle and party are mired in corruption allegations The Guardian - UK · Jun 5
“I was starting to get tired – as much as I hate to say it – of the very predictable Marshall sound”: Slash took his new favorite amp brand on the Guns N’ Roses tour without telling anyone Slash pivoted from Marshall to Magnatone in a high profile move back in 2023 Guitar World · May 29
Pedro Sánchez is loved everywhere – but not so much in Spain. Here’s why The PM’s socialist party was crushed in its former Andalusian stronghold. With a general election in 2027, time to turn things around is running out, says journalist María Ramírez The Guardian - UK · May 21
James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine, Vox.com James Murdoch says his company's acquisition of New York Magazine and the Vox Media podcast network reflects "our deep commitment to ambitious journalism". AAP · May 20
James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand AAP · May 20
James Murdoch follows in family footsteps and buys New York magazine and Vox podcasts IN FULL The Independent UK · May 20
James Murdoch to acquire half of Vox Media in deal reportedly worth $300m Deal is the biggest acquisition for Murdoch since family resolved dispute over future control of media holdings The Guardian - US · May 20
Spain keeps tilting right despite Pedro Sánchez’s progressive international agenda A regional vote in Andalusia points to a rightward shift in Spanish politics, despite Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s international push to position the country at the centre of progressive politics. Euronews · May 18
“I got a Vox teardrop reissue for $500. I tore everything out and off except for the neck”: Joe Perry on the weirder guitars in his collection The Aerosmith guitarist shares the story behind his custom-made Dazzle guitars and his greatest gear modding mistakes Guitar World · May 18
Spain’s conservatives forced to rely on far-right Vox party after losing majority in Andalucía People’s party wins regional election but loses absolute majority, opening door to potentially months of negotiations The Guardian - UK · May 18
OpenAI paid $100 million for a talk show. James Murdoch is eyeing an even bigger deal. The hot new asset class is humanity The biggest deals in media in the dawning age of AI now aren't content acquisitions, but bets on something innately human. Fortune · May 17
Spanish PM Sánchez's party suffers historic loss in key Andalusia regional election The Socialists took just 28 out of 109 available seats, while the main conservative popular party won 53, two short of a majority. The far-right Vox party took 15 seats, making it a potential kingmaker. Euronews · May 17
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Andalucíans vote in election seen as gauge of Spain’s wider political change Conservatives expected to keep majority as socialists face drubbing and ballot tests trajectory of far-right Vox party
Euronews · May 15 Andalusia campaign marked by controversy ends ahead of key Sunday vote Spain's most populous region ends a campaign marked by controversy, in elections followed abroad for their potential political impact.
Guitar World · May 4 “I always wanted to have hit singles. I thought the hit single was the highest manifestation of rock as an art form”: Marshall Crenshaw on his Karen Carpenter tribute, why collecting is “infantile” and how he was made in Detroit From the Hellhole collects deep cuts and EP tracks from the ’10s and it presents a unique insight into an artist who believes FM ruined radio– and who would do as many takes as it took
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Spanish conservatives revive regional pacts with far-right Vox party Hard line on immigration adopted by People’s party as right seeks to unseat socialist government in 2027
Euronews · Apr 22 Spain's far-right Vox returns to power in regional coalition government with Popular Party During a debate in Spain's national parliament on Wednesday, Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the PP-Vox agreement in Extremadura "a kick to the constitution."
The Guardian - UK · Apr 22 Spain champions migration’s benefits with regularisation scheme – but queues are long Migrants navigate complicated documentation and long queues to regularise their status under decree expected to benefit at least 500,000 people
Guitar World · Apr 17 "Modeling tech has gotten so good I doubt many guitarists would be able to tell the difference": Analog vs. digital rig build challenge - here’s how two very different players would spend $2,500 One player puts his stake in tubes and pedals; the other in IRs and FRFRs. We gave them both $2,500 to build the ultimate mid-tier rig
Euronews · Apr 14 After Orbán loss, Europe’s far right reassesses MAGA endorsement Viktor Orbán’s defeat in the Hungarian elections suggests that political endorsements from Donald Trump or JD Vance do not necessarily boost European far-right campaigns, as the MAGA message increasingly struggles to resonate in Europe.
Guitar World · Mar 24 “They’re not just relics of the past. They are benchmarks”: The holy grail of tone – three amps that built the sound of recorded guitar From shimmering cleans to full throttle roar, these three classic amplifiers helped shape the sound of modern music and still define what great guitar tone means today
MusicRadar · Mar 20 “People have told me they’ve heard it at weddings – with a guy singing it at the organ. Oh God! I can’t imagine what that was like”: Bryan Adams and the ballad that ate the world The Groover from Vancouver’s record-breaking hit
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9 Portugal elects socialist as president but far-right rival takes record vote share António José Seguro scores resounding win despite André Ventura’s populist Chega party securing 33.2% of votes