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“We didn’t have time to paint it, so we used a blowtorch. We thought it was going to catch on fire”: Nashville session bassist Travis Dykes spent $136 building a bass from Temu parts. Now he’s playing it on some seriously big gigs

From legendary Nashville sessions to performing on the world's biggest stages, Travis Dykes charts the surprise success of the budget bass he built in a day

Guitar World

‘Chuck was breaking beer bottles over his own head’: thrash metal legends Testament on 40 years of mayhem

After their lead singer shed his glam rock spandex, the band became rivals to thrash’s Big Four. Still releasing potent high-octane riffage, they retread their path through cancer scares and jazz detours

The Guardian - UK

“Lennon says, ‘Tell him we’ll put the guitar on our next album cover.’ The guy says, ‘Nope, sorry.’ The album was Sgt. Pepper’s”: The day the Beatles visited New York’s most legendary guitar store

The salesmen at Manny's Music were happy to give the Fab Four a free guitar, but needed permission from its manufacturer. No freebies, they were told – not even for the biggest band in history

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Freddie Mercury’s ‘alternative versions’ of Queen hits revealed in new book

Handwritten notes offer window into the Queen frontman’s ‘brilliant, creative mind’, his closest friend Mary Austin says

The Independent UK

"We’ve decided not to count drummers anymore, it got depressing when we got to two figures." An audience with Spinal Tap legend David St. Hubbins

Spinal Tap singer/guitarist David St. Hubbins on beefing with Metallica, hanging with Ronnie James Dio and why they could never be Slipknot

Metal Hammer

“I definitely felt something special in the air that day": How Van Morrison recorded his greatest song

Session guitarists Hugh McCracken and Al Gorgoni recalled their memories and vital contributions

MusicRadar

Gramophone classical music awards honour Simon Rattle for a second time; Raphaël Pichon’s Bach takes top prize

The awards also included a lifetime achievement honour for Sir Thomas Allen and two gongs for Spanish violinist María Dueñas

The Guardian - UK

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"An alternate reality where Springsteen abandons his mainstream success in favour of a major cult career": Bruce Springsteen strips things back on expanded Nebraska '82

Bruce Springsteen's stark acoustic masterpiece Nebraska now available in full-bodied form

Louder

Roland's big V-Drum 3 and 5 series drop adds 6 kits to its e-drum range, including V71-lite modules and on-trend acoustic-look options

Mid- and entry-level options land with all-new modules, DW integration and more

MusicRadar

"One of the great rock voices of her era in her element": Chrissie Hynde & Pals' Duets Special is a quiet, low-key joy to behold

Old faithfuls and a few surprises revisited by the Pretenders frontwoman and some peers

Louder

"We were by no means an overnight success. It took years of struggle and suffering": After 50 years, 38 Special have learned a thing or two about keeping a band together

38 Special were too big at home in the US to return to the UK during the past 40 years, but new album Milestone might bring them back

Louder

“The bassist’s kids were waiting with autograph books because we were pop stars. But some of the fans were pissed off. I would have been too!” This duo were never meant to be a real band, but their hit single had a massive impact on prog

When an experimental project escaped from the studio in 1980, no one could have predicted the consequences for both prog and pop music – and not everyone was happy about it

Louder

No Doubt add 6 dates to Las Vegas Sphere residency after "incredible" response from fans

No Doubt's Vegas Sphere residency has doubled from 6 dates to 12 with fans clamouring for tickets

Louder

"The long pause is over...see you in 2026!" One of the best alt rock bands of the 90s have reunited for the first time in 30 years

They're back!

Louder

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Evening Standard

Remember Monday: 'Eurovision was the best thing we’ve ever done — it’s opened so many doors'

EXCLUSIVE Since representing the UK in Switzerland, the girl group tell The Standard they’ve been living their best lives — with plenty more ‘What The Hell Just Happened?’ moments along the way

International Business Times UK

Sia's Estranged Husband Demands Spousal Support — Singer Faces Costly Divorce Battle Ahead

Sia's estranged husband Dan Bernad has asked a Los Angeles judge for US$250,856 a month in temporary spousal support, escalating a high-stakes California divorce that also involves custody and finances.

Latin Times

Inside Justin Bieber Mexican Era: Dancing Mariachi, Playing Tambora & Rooted in Regional Vibes

Justin Bieber appears to be embracing a bold new chapter, and we aren't talking about his latest album or his new clothing brand. This one leans deeply into Mexican musical culture. After being spotted dancing to mariachis at a basketball event, he was later seen joining a banda ensemble in…

The Guardian - US

D’Angelo was far more than the shirtless sex symbol he was painted as

The late singer’s iconic music video for Untitled (How Does It Feel) had him unfairly pigeonholed for much of his career

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The Independent UK

Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris has received $65 million from his estate, new court documents claim

The 27-year-old is taking legal action against the executors of his estate over ‘irregular payments’ to lawyers

The Guardian - UK

D’Angelo obituary

Influential American singer and songwriter who was a pioneer of ‘neo-soul’ music

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift Shocks Fans With New Disney+ Series: Truth Behind Her Final Eras Tour, Unseen Backstage Footage

Taylor Swift confirms a new Eras Tour documentary series and final concert film for Disney+. Get the full story on the six-part, behind-the-scenes event.

Guitar World

“It’s the simple stuff that’ll kill you – especially when everyone’s recording it on their cell to put on YouTube”: How Phil X warms up to nail Bon Jovi's biggest songs on stage

As Bon Jovi’s lead guitarist, Phil X knows that, in the age of social media, every anthemic solo has to be perfect

Metal Hammer

"We went on straight after Chappell Roan." From a platinum-selling Taylor Swift cover to hanging out with Post Malone, I Prevail have quietly become one of metal's hottest bands

I Prevail should be up there with Bad Omens and Sleep Token as metal's next big crossover success

Guitar World

“I think he took the blues up as his personal crusade”: Why Eric Clapton left the Yardbirds and joined the Bluesbreakers, according to his former bandmate

Jim McCarty says one particular factor forced Clapton’s hand

Marie Claire

Elton John Became Friends With the “Incredibly Indiscreet” Princess Diana After “Hooting” at Prince Andrew’s Awkward 21st Birthday Disco

Nothing brings people together like forced dancing.

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