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Fyre Festival returns for second instalment with tickets to cost up to $1 million

Despite the catastrophic failure of Fyre Festival, founder Billy McFarland has confirmed dates for the next event

Evening Standard

“I have a solo with lots of strobe and flashing lights. I made up something I could play with my eyes closed and not go blind!” Jason Orme on the unexpected challenges of working with Alanis Morissette, Kelly Clarkson and Sarah McLachlan

The longtime Alanis Morissette guitarist talks nerve-wracking audition callbacks, choosing between modelers and tube amps, and why he never tried to play like Eddie Van Halen

Guitar World

Nineties boyband stars confirm massive arena reunion tour

Band had been teasing a potential reunion on social media following their appearance in the BBC documentary, ‘Boybands Forever’

The Independent UK

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“One of the hardest things about expanding our technique is going ‘against the grain’ of learned patterns”: Rewire your lead playing with four soloing ideas inspired by contemporary blues maestros

Expand upon traditional blues approaches with this lesson in the style of Joe Bonamassa and Eric Johnson

Guitar World

Chris Jasper, Isley Brothers star behind ‘Between the Sheets’ and ‘Caravan of Love’, dies aged 73

Musician and producer was behind some of the band’s biggest hits, with his work also sampled by hip-hop stars such as Tupac, The Notorious BIG and Jay-Z

The Independent UK

“It wasn’t even worth asking John about the reunion tour”: Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones hasn’t spoken with John Lydon since 2008

Lydon recently hit out at Sex Pistols’ comeback with Frank Carter on vocals, calling it “karaoke”

Louder

“I’ll never forget meeting Jimi at that club in New York in 1968. It’s an honour to help keep his legacy alive”: 88-year-old Buddy Guy comes out of retirement to honour Hendrix

Blues legend joins a throng of guitar heroes for ‘Experience Hendrix’ tour

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“The busker in my high street is terrible! He never gets any better. I had this idea: he doesn’t realise he’s dead and carries on”: Steven Wilson’s desperate desire to believe in ghosts inspired his last fully prog album

2013’s The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories) was a collection of ghost stories in the tradition of Edgar Allan Poe, MR James and spooky 70s kids’ TV. He explained each track in his own words

Louder

Sports Team: ‘They pointed the gun at our tour manager... we took cover’

INTERVIEW: Fresh from a too-close experience of armed robbery in the US, the flamboyant indie band tell Mark Beaumont about their new album, America as the new Roman empire, and being on Louis Tomlinson’s mood board

The Independent UK

"We killed every night. So I knew I had something": The epic saga of one of rock's great live acts, Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

Detroit rock veteran Bob Seger looks back on his early career and his transformation from regional hero to national treasure

Louder

Remembering Roberta Flack, a spellbinding virtuoso of musical interpretation

The multi-Grammy award winner Roberta Flack has passed away at 88.

The Conversation

"Vibrant, electric, mystical and powerful": Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes release cover of Led Zeppelin's The Lemon Song

The live version of The Lemon Song was recorded during a soundcheck and is taken from the expanded version of Live At The Greek

Louder

Lizzo appears to tease new music in video speaking of ‘real love in real life’

The US singer stepped back from the public eye while facing a lawsuit.

Evening Standard

Hard rock duo Nova Twins debut songs from upcoming album at Brits Week gig

The pair thanked their fans for ‘keeping venues alive’ during the gig at London’s Omeara.

Evening Standard

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"We wade through sweet treacle every day, to make things for others to love": The Darkness ponder their place in the world on pumping new rock tune Walkin' Through Fire

Walkin' Through Fire is the fourth single to be plucked from The Darkness's upcoming eighth studio album Dreams On Toast

Salon

Roberta Flack’s enduring legacy

Flack, who died Monday at 88, is being honored by her peers as one of the greatest soul singers of all time

Louder

"Join us as we celebrate the Summer of Democracy!" Neil Young announces European and North American dates with the Chrome Hearts

Neil Young will tour Europe for the first time since his Rebel Content dates with Promise Of The Real in 2016

Evening Standard

Roberta Flack exposed Killing Me Softly With His Song to the world – songwriter

The soul singer has died at the age of 88.

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The Independent UK

Remembering Roberta Flack: 8 timeless hits to salute an unrivaled talent

The great Roberta Flack has died

Evening Standard

Oprah Winfrey hails Roberta Flack for creating ‘soundtrack to our lives’

The US soul singer died ‘surrounded by her family’ at the age of 88.

The Guardian - UK

Roberta Flack’s performances softly burned with the fire of life itself

The soul singer was ambitiously diverse in her musicianship, and enthralled at every turn – whether doing desolate folk cover versions or lighter, sophisticated pop

The Independent UK

Judge tosses part of a lawsuit against UK band The 1975 for gay kiss at Malaysian music festival

A London judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit against the British band The 1975 over the lead singer’s gay kiss that led Malaysian authorities to shut down a music festival

Evening Standard

You Make Me Feel Brand New hit-makers The Stylistics recall touring with notoriously 'tough' James Brown

EXCLUSIVE The legendary Philadelphia soul group are back with their first album in two decades

The Guardian - UK

Roberta Flack obituary

Singer with a reserved, intimate style on hits such as The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Killing Me Softly With His Song

MusicRadar

“One of the great soul singers of all time”: Stars pay tribute to Killing Me Softly With His Song singer Roberta Flack, who has died aged 88

Other hits included The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Feel Like Makin’ Love

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