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Brat summer is forever at Charli XCX’s victory lap LIDO Festival show

4/5 One year on from the birth of the cultural phenomenon, Charli and her fans at Victoria Park are holding on tight to the moment she created

The Independent UK

‘I used to impersonate Hannah Montana – I can’t listen to her now!’: Lainey Wilson’s honest playlist

The country star loves the loud guitars of Bob Seger and belts out some Dolly after a few drinks, but which song makes her feel as if she can do anything?

The Guardian - UK

Jensen McRae: ‘Justin Bieber is like a big brother to me’

NEW SENSATIONS: The 27-year-old folk singer is about to embark on her headline tour in the UK and Ireland. She speaks to Ellie Muir about her double breakup album, encouraging her fans to wear masks at her gigs and her newfound friendship with ‘Baby’ singer Justin Bieber

The Independent UK

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Charli XCX tells LIDO Festival crowds Brat Summer is ‘forever’

The singer writhed, twisted, pumped and raved across the stage to the delight of the sold-out crowd.

Evening Standard

Whether John Lydon likes it or not, Sex Pistols' Download set proves the true spirit of punk still lives large

Sex Pistols and Frank Carter shake off a rocky start to bring some proper punk rock to Download

Louder

‘It’s unfeasible to run this model much longer’: is this the end of the Australian regional tour?

Musicians are reporting low ticket sales for gigs that end up costing them money to play – before 11th-hour turnarounds that bring out huge crowds. But is such a risky ecosystem something bands want to deal with?

The Guardian - AU

YouTube instructor claims Slash learned some blues guitar by watching his videos

“There were some really cool blues-style techniques that he learned from some of my stuff,” says Marty Schwartz, whose guitar tutorial channel boasts more than 4.5 million subscribers

Metal Hammer

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Victoria Beckham says she ‘could not be prouder’ of David Beckham’s knighthood

The former England captain, who played for his country 115 times, was honoured for his services to sport and charity.

Evening Standard

“One of the most hotly anticipated gear releases of the modern era has finally landed – and it still managed to sneak in a few surprises”: Here is all the new gear that has caught my eye this week – and, yes, that's a pink Jazzmaster

A blockbuster drop from Line 6 and a raft of new instruments from the Fender family of brands headline a busy week in the world of guitar gear

Guitar World

“When the hits dried up they made a poignant, multi-layered swansong for the 60s”: The Zombies’ final album Odessey And Oracle is a proto-prog classic

Nothing is as it seems in Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone’s melodic and Mellotronic 1968 concoction, which ends with the song that split them up

Louder

“I used a Gibson EB-3 through my time with David, trying to get the same bass sound Andy Fraser got with Free”: How the late, great Trevor Bolder applied melodic flair to anchor this irresistible 12/8 rocker from David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane

Replacing longtime Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti in the Spiders From Mars, Bolder found himself writing basslines on the spot, a challenge he relished. On Drive-In Saturday, he hit the jackpot

Guitar World

“I went, ‘I’m sorry we all couldn’t do it.’ Tom Morello goes, ‘Well, Dan and Maynard are playing with these people.’ I went, ‘I didn’t know that…’” Adam Jones on why Tool weren’t originally going to take part in Ozzy Osbourne’s last-ever show

In case Tool fans were wondering why the band wasn’t part of the original lineup...

Guitar World

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are slipping into fascism. It’s up to us to fight back!” Green Day mark their long-awaited Download debut by calling out Trump and Musk and playing all the bangers

Green Day finally made it to Download, and boy did they make up for lost time

Louder

“You wonder if any other drummer could have glued together all the impulses and influences at play”: Alan White’s 10 best performances with Yes

He secured a place in music history with other artists – but he’s best remembered for covering an extraordinary breadth of styles with the ever-changing prog giants

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Evening Standard

Pop star Robbie Williams named as new Fifa Music Ambassador

The singer, best known for songs such as Rock DJ and Angels, has co-written a new song, Desire, which will be played before each Fifa match.

The Guardian - US

Is the Sabrina Carpenter album art really that offensive?

The internet has been divided over the suggestive cover of the pop princess’s new album, but it’s possible some might be missing the point

MusicRadar

“I grew up in the greatest time in the history of mankind to be a musician. But now the deck is heavily stacked against old farts like myself!”: The classic rock singer exiled by his old band after writing their biggest hits

Metal Hammer

“The goal was to die onstage!” Why retirement is a four-letter word for Metallica’s Kirk Hammett

Metallica’s lead guitarist tells Metal Hammer he doesn’t “believe” in the idea of willingly stepping away from music

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“You deserve more”: Pulp spoil London with two sets, marvellous production and every hit in their catalogue

Hot off of their comeback album topping the UK charts, Jarvis Cocker’s pop-rock misfits host an extravagant evening at the O2

The Guardian - UK

Brian Wilson was a musical genius: are there any left?

In pop, which equates genius with innovation, recent artists have not pioneered new forms like those from the 60s. Has the digital age sidelined invention and promoted the derivative for ever?

The Guardian - UK

Brian Wilson was a musical genius. Are there any left?

In pop, which equates genius with innovation, recent artists have not pioneered new forms like those from the 60s. Has the digital age sidelined invention and promoted the derivative for ever?

The Guardian - UK

‘Misshapes, mistakes, misfits’: Pulp’s signature secondhand style has stood test of time

Band’s ‘on the edge of kitsch’ aesthetic is still relevant three decades later as young people focus on vintage clothing

Latin Times

All 7 BTS Members Reunite After Military Service, ARMY Reacts with Joy

The reunion took place at j-hope's solo concert in Seoul, part of FESTA 2025, BTS's annual celebration with fans. While he sang, the other six members of BTS were cheering, and driving the fans insane.

AAP

Standing firm on Aussie talent in the streaming era

Australian musician Sara Storer is releasing her eighth solo album but a snapshot of the music industry shows listeners are being swamped by imported tunes.

Evening Standard

The Who’s Roger Daltrey ‘very humbled’ by ‘dream come true’ knighthood

The singer is being honoured for services to charity and music.

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