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Add to playlist: the genre-busting, buttery falsetto of Natanya and the week’s best new tracks

The Londoner defies classification, writing, producing and arranging her unique mix of neo-soul, R&B, indie and grunge – and gathering some big-name backers along the way

The Guardian - UK

“It’s quite funny when people ask us what it means. We had no clue that it would connect with so many people”: How Wet Leg's breakout hit was created in “teenage sleepover mode” and written in a single day

“We’d just hit our guitars sometimes. Actually hit them!”

MusicRadar

Jesy Nelson reveals suicide attempt days before quitting Little Mix and claims bandmates ignored plea for help

In her Prime Video docuseries Jesy Nelson: Life After Little Mix, the 34-year-old reflects on the events leading up to her departure from the band in 2020

Evening Standard

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“We just went with it, hoping that it would be more of a blessing than a disaster.” How Alien Ant Farm’s bizarre cover of Michael Jackson’s Smooth Criminal turned them from D-listers to nu metal giants (for a bit, anyway)

In 2000, Alien Ant Farm were nu metal also-rans struggling to find their place. Then a thumbs up from Papa Roach and a Michael Jackson cover changed their fortunes overnight

Metal Hammer

“A very good guitar with an evocative backstory”: Gretsch Limited Edition Abbey Road RS201 Studiomatic review

One minute Gretsch wants to be the guitar for the ‘new generation’ and the next it releases an instrument with roots in the recording studio scene of early ’60s. Help!

Guitar World

Cruz Beckham hopes to put a ‘smile on people’s faces’ with his music

The 20-year old and his band The Breakers are about to embark on a tour of the UK and Europe.

Evening Standard

"The tribe explained to us that the only way they wrote music was if someone dreamed of it." How a cult band headed deep into the Brazilian jungle, got help from an indigenous tribe and emerged with one of the 90s' defining metal songs

This track was truly trailblazing for heavy music

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Jesy Nelson claims another Little Mix star wanted to quit band first

Pop singer was apparently shocked when one of her bandmates said they wanted to leave the chart-topping group

The Independent UK

“It would be interesting to revisit some of the songs, but it’s never going to happen. I don’t know who isn’t talking to who these days”: Judy Dyble was always amazed at the quality of her collaborators

In 2018, Fairport Convention’s first female vocalist found herself inspired by a trapped rainbow, a bad Elvis impersonator and her early work with Giles, Giles and Fripp

Louder

‘Choosing happy is a hell of a process’: Thundercat on funk, lost friends and being fired by Snoop Dogg (possibly)

The genre-hopping bass virtuoso has backed Ariana Grande and Herbie Hancock, appeared in Star Wars and become a dedicated boxer. Ahead of his fifth album, Stephen Bruner explains his polymath mindset

The Guardian - UK

"The pursuit of immortality? I'll chase that as hard and fast as the next guy": Why the world is seeing a lot of Bruce Springsteen

The last year has seen the release of Tracks II: The Lost Albums, the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the expanded Nebraska ’82 and the completion of the Land Of Hopes And Dreams tour... and there's plenty more to come

Louder

Harry Styles fans rejoice: Pop superstar to stage pre-release listening parties for next album with London among host cities

Ex-One Direction singer reveals listening parties will start from February 18, more than two weeks before the release of Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally

Evening Standard

"I've got to be careful about what I say about it. But I've got a lot to say." Superstar drummer Josh Freese on his enforced "mystery" exit from Foo Fighters

"One day it was nothing but laughs... and then it was just over"

Louder

Country singer reveals horrific hate comment from follower amid incurable cancer diagnosis

Nat Myers first revealed his cancer diagnosis last year

The Independent UK

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"We’re in the lab, we’re woodshedding, excited." Eddie Vedder says that Pearl Jam are preparing for a new era

Pearl Jam look to life after Matt Cameron

Guitar World

“Many guitarists are wary of getting into slide playing. This is a great way to dive in”: How to play slide guitar in standard tuning

Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke demonstrates how slide playing in standard and drop D tuning can be the best of both worlds

MusicRadar

"His creative contributions were immense, and his presence – both musical and personal – will be deeply missed”: Greg Brown, co-founder of '90s band Cake has died

They were best known for 1997 hit The Distance

MusicRadar

“This is the king of synths. It will always be my favourite”: Howard Jones takes you on a tour of the synth he’s owned since 1983 that “sounds like no other”

“The way it spits out those notes is incredible,” he says. “The attack… I just miss that on modern keyboards”

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What Hi-Fi?

I’ll be listening to two iconic Thin Lizzy albums to celebrate their 50th birthday – you should too

1976 was a great year for Ireland’s best rock band

Guitar World

“The most significant guitar in the career of the Muse guitarist”: Manson releases like-for-like recreation of Matt Bellamy’s main guitar – complete with all the onboard effects

Three Black Edition models have been released, each paying tribute to the Muse maestro's go-to guitar – but you’ll need to start saving up...

Louder

Alanis Morissette and Skunk Anansie added to inaugural State Fayre Festival line-up following the cancellation of Neil Young's European tour

Alanis Morissette confirmed as new headliner for "the UK's biggest music and BBQ festival"

Guitar World

“I took Gem Archer’s job when he joined Oasis. Brian Robertson from Thin Lizzy came in on Saturdays and we’d just play”: How a job in the “party guitar shop” gave Pretenders guitarist James Walbourne his start in the industry

Walbourne reminisces about the guitar store that started it all – and why music shops and venues are crucial for up-and-coming musicians

Guitar World

“I found a Gibson Melody Maker but he said, ‘It’s not good enough.’ I said, ‘Take my Flying V.’ When he came off stage he said, ‘I can’t give it back.’ For my brother I did everything… and still failed!” Rudolf Schenker’s 60 years with the Scorpions

He lost Michael Schenker to UFO and Uli Jon Roth to Jimi Hendrix’s ex, then Matthias Jabs helped him fulfill his ambition of being in one of the 30 greatest rock bands. But it might have been very different if his dad had bought him a motorcycle

Louder

"This is a much more insular record." Steven Wilson reveals details of his upcoming studio album

Steven Wilson is expected to release the follow-up to last year's The Overview later this year

Guitar World

“The concept is simple. Capture a performance in a single take”: Ichika Nito shares unedited one-take performance – as ‘fake playing’ accusations spread on social media

The First Take has launched a new social initiative that aims to put authentic playing in the spotlight with single-shot performances

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