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“I saw the Red Special. I pointed and said, ‘Is that it?’ Brian said, ‘Yup. Want to try it?’” Steve Vai says he once played Brian May’s guitar “like a baby giraffe on roller skates” – now the Queen icon has gifted him his own custom ‘Green’ Red Special

“I will treasure it for the rest of my life, and yes, I’m taking this one to the grave with me,” says Vai

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“Driver’s License Application for Renewal”: Fans speculate on the meaning of the cryptic front page of Olivia Rodrigo’s website

The 5-year anniversary of the release of her debut hit is almost upon us

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“Support the people of Sudan in their mission to end the violence and exploitation”: The Weeknd, PinkPantheress and Olivia Rodrigo donate to online auction in aid of organisations working in war-torn country

Ongoing civil war has killed over 150,000 since 2023

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“It used to be, like, 25 minutes long!”: How Axl Rose took inspiration from Elton John to create a classic Guns N’ Roses ballad that was years in the making

Rose called it “a song about not wanting to be in a state of unrequited love”

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“It’s not ‘puppet show Megadeth’”: Dave Mustaine says he doesn't want guesting ex-members on Megadeth’s final tour

Band’s supposedly ‘final’ album arrives in two weeks

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I tested 11 of the best stem separation tools – and you might already have the winner in your DAW

Stem separation can now be found in plugins, standalone apps, browser-based platforms and many of the major DAWs – but which option comes out on top?

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“To lead Fender is the honour of a lifetime. This brand has been a part of my life since childhood”: Fender announces Edward “Bud” Cole as its new CEO

Cole will replace Andy Mooney, who is stepping down after a successful decade at the company

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"I remember when we wrote it, there was a huge amount of excitement. It gives such a lift to the whole project... basically saying 'That's the DNA we're going to be build from'": Alan Menken looks back on his biggest Disney movie compositions

Meet the songwriting behind hits from The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Tangled, Aladdin and many more

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“Dom has one of the greatest voices in the history of music, and as grand as that may sound there is no hype in what I’m saying”: Billy Corgan heaps praise on Yungblud, who the Smashing Pumpkins have just collaborated with

“I truly believe when all is said and done, he will stand up there with the greats,” says Corgan

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“You notice I was loath to say John’s better… that ain’t gonna sit well with people”: Don Was explains why John Mayer “might” be better than George Harrison – and how they definitely have one thing in common

The producer of Sob Rock says Mayer is the best arranger he has ever worked with – and he has the late Beatle’s gift for creating guitar sounds that transform a song

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“It was a terrible record to make. The arrangement’s so weird. It’s not very musical”: The American anthem that hit No.1 and made a star of John ‘Cougar’ Mellencamp – with help from a Bowie sidekick and inspiration from a Phil Collins classic

His motto: “Write about something that matters to people, man!”

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“This isn’t about changing Reason, it’s about giving it room to grow”: Reason Studios acquired by AI music production specialist LANDR

LANDR, best known for its AI mastering tools, promises "deeper integrations, enhanced collaboration tools, and creator-focused, AI-powered features"

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“I turn and I'm, like, 'Hey.' It's Lars, it's Kirk, it's Jason Newsted. They're, like, 'What do you know?' I go, 'I don't know. Master of Puppets. OK. Count it in'”: Daron Malakian recalls the time he fronted Metallica

Tonight Matthew I’m going to be… James Hetfield

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“My album is done”: Bruno Mars confirms that his fourth solo record is ready to go

It will be his first new solo album in a decade

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How close listening to Chic and a selection of other artists can teach us about the integral relationship between the kick and bass

If you want to add more punch to your production, start at the foundation of your track, with the kick and bass

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“A solid upgrade, offering new features and streamlined controls”: Arturia KeyStep Mk2 review

A hardware sequencer can be a highly creative tool and this updated affordable option should have plenty to offer

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Victory Amps reimagines the $5k+ MK Overdrive as a compact 50-watt lunchbox head – offering the “heart and soul” of its “ultimate guitar amplifier” at a fraction of the price

It's smaller, lighter and a heck of a lot cheaper but the MKX still has three channels, two reverbs, dual master volumes, effects loop, power scaling and more

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Roland unveils stylish KF-20 and KF-25 Kiyola "artisan" digital pianos inspired by the "Japanese concept of harmony"

The Kiyola line is a collaboration with Japanese wood furniture-makers Karimoku

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“Clapton chose pure blues, and he hated it when the volume went up. He actually said to Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, ‘You’re too loud!’ Because he’s a purist”: ’60s icon Donovan salutes a golden generation of guitar heroes

He also claims that Page "begged" John Paul Jones to join Led Zeppelin

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“His death was no different from his life - a work of art”: A decade on, we remember how David Bowie rose above his impending end to create his most poignant work

Bowie’s heartbreaking Lazarus was a rumination on the imminent end of a life lived to the full - and a lesson in how to channel the bleakest situation into enduring music

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“Can I operate an SSL? No. I know just enough to let the other people do their jobs": John Mayer explains why he’s purchased Hollywood’s historic Henson studios

“I love doing things that people tell me aren’t gonna work,” guitarist says

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"It would be an absolute honour – and I think those kind of things should be done by Brits, not Yanks”: Noel Gallagher weighs in on Oasis Bond theme rumours

Sadly, it sounds like fans will have to wait

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"It isn’t just a collection of cool features; it’s a tool designed to make your recorded guitar sound better, right out of the box": Gretsch Limited Edition Abbey Road RS201 Studiomatic review

Gretsch packs the legendary studio magic of Abbey Road into a guitar that's also pleasantly playable, and competitively priced

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“I know the Duffers feel that Prince’s estate cleared the songs because of Kate Bush, and I’m sure that had something to do with it”: Stranger Things music supervisor Nora Felder explains how When Doves Cry and Purple Rain ended up in the show’s finale

“My heart stopped, like, ‘ooh, that’s a tough one,’” she says of the Duffer brothers' request to get the songs cleared for use

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“He feels it should be in the hands of people who will put it to good use”: John Paul Jones’ studio gear goes up for auction – including a rare £24,000 Moog Model 15

John Paul Jones’ studio gear goes up for auction – including a rare £24,000 Moog Model 15

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