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Laufey's 'A Matter of Time' embraces anger, jazz, pop and a collaboration with twin sister

Icelandic Chinese artist Laufey has achieved her yearbook dreams of moving to the U.S., signing a record deal, and winning a Grammy

The Independent UK

They’re among the best in British indie. So why have Field Music become a Doors cover band?

Faced with ‘catastrophic financial doom’ in a difficult industry, the Sunderland outfit explain why imitating Jim Morrison is their way to survive

The Guardian - UK

“It was probably the greatest 10 seconds of guitar playing I’ve ever seen in my life”: Billy Corgan quizzes Steve Vai on his epic guitar battle with Yngwie Malmsteen – and the guitar lick that left them both in disbelief

The two virtuosos went toe-to-toe during the Generation Axe tour, and Malmsteen walked away as the victor

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"This can't be serious": Billboard reveals the top producers of the 21st century so far – and people aren't happy

Max Martin unsurprisingly snags the top spot, but the absence of greats such as Pharrell Williams – and the inclusion of artists such as Beyoncé and Taylor Swift – has sparked debate

MusicRadar

“I said, ‘It’s really beautiful – why would you say it’s not for the Chili Peppers?’ And he said, ‘That’s not what we do’”: How the Red Hot Chili Peppers broke new ground to create their life-changing hit

One of the greatest rock ballads ever recorded

MusicRadar

“For players who employ a twin tube-amp setup for their tones, the Tube Head Switch is indispensable”: Harley Benton rolls out affordable solution for players with two tube amps sharing same speaker cabinet

The Tube Head Switch features onboard safety load management and has a buffered instrument input and direct input for preamps and other line-level devices, and it's cheap

MusicRadar

Babymetal become the first Japanese group to get a Top 10 in the US

Babymetal's collab-heavy new album Metal Forth makes history as they become the first "all-Japanese" band to debut in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200

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"Rage Against The Machine was always sort of a volatile situation." Tom Morello addresses the future of Rage Against The Machine

In a new radio interview, Tom Morello addresses why RATM cancelled tour dates in 2022, the future of the band and the last time he saw Ozzy Osbourne

Metal Hammer

“I hope this pisses off some more Tele purists! We have enough ‘regular’ boring guitars out there”: Jack White unveils Thinline version of his wild Triplecaster – which was specifically requested by Kirk Hammett

The new addition to White’s roster of ever-evolving Triplecasters was demoed by Detroit-style guitar slinger Olivia Jean

Guitar World

Rapper Doechii pulls out of performances at All Points East and Bristol festival

No reasons have been given for the absence of the 27-year-old at the events.

Evening Standard

Deftones - Private Music review: the most complete and essential album Deftones have made in a very long time and the perfect record for their late-period career renaissance

Deftones are arguably bigger than ever - and to top it all off, they've made an absolute beauty of a new album

Metal Hammer

BBC says Ozzy Osbourne documentary was delayed to respect ‘family’s wishes’

The Black Sabbath singer died on July 22.

Evening Standard

Coldplay review – after 12m tickets sold, this tour is still a mindblowing spectacle

They may be as cloyingly earnest as ever, but even amid an overwhelming production full of fireworks and lovehearts, Chris Martin and co are in total control

The Guardian - UK

Fred Durst swats down fan’s drone during Limp Bizkit show

Frontman seemed irked as the drone approached him during one of the final songs of the band’s set

The Independent UK

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What Hi-Fi?

Pro-Ject's valve-based phono stage blends high-end technologies with a wide range of connectivity options

The Tube Box S3 B debuts alongside the more affordable Tube Box E

Guitar World

“Bowie heard we were thinking of packing it in. He wrote a letter saying, ‘I really love your band… would you consider doing this song?’” The life and times of Mick Ralphs, the innovative founding guitarist of Mott the Hoople and Bad Company

The trailblazing English guitarist passed away on June 23 and left a formidable legacy, influencing the likes of Joe Bonamassa and countless others

The Independent UK

Coldplay review, Hull – Chris Martin delivers shameless crowd-pandering and a dazzling setlist

4/5 Band’s record-breaking Music of the Spheres tour seems to raise the bar for stadium shows with each new performance

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Fans tear "disgusting" new Eurovision logo to shreds

There are some very strong opinions on the new look.

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"It's huge over most of the world. I hear it everywhere I go": How a Steve Harley song that dissed his bandmates became an all-time classic

Written as a dig at the band members who quit because Steve Harley wanted to do all the writing himself, Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) became a timeless hit

Louder

“Was air-drumming even a thing before Tom Sawyer?”: Neil Peart’s greatest moments with Rush

It wasn’t easy, but we’ve boiled the professor of prog’s most powerful percussive performances down to 10 key tracks

Louder

"I'm gonna go find some people and we’re gonna rock": Why country star Brent Cobb revisited the music of his youth on new album Ain't Rocked In A While

For his new album, American country music veteran Brent Cobb looked back to his youth and took inspiration from AC/DC and Black Sabbath

Louder

"She needs to be a permanent crew member!" No-one was ever going to upstage Liam and Noel Gallagher on Oasis' return to their spiritual homeland, but the Sign Language interpreter at their Dublin shows has gone viral for her fabulous rock 'n' roll swagger

A star is born

The Independent UK

Michael Franti ‘vehemently denies’ sexual abuse and grooming allegations after Victoria Canal statement

Canal said an older artist who helped launch her career groomed and abused her when she was 19

International Business Times UK

Who is Victoria Canal? Singer at Centre of Michael Franti Sexual Abuse Allegations as Soulshine Cruise Gets Cancelled

Victoria Canal, a young singer, accused Michael Franti of sexual abuse when she was 19. Franti denies the claims, calling their past relationship consensual. Following the allegations, Soulshine At Sea cruise was cancelled, and several artists withdrew.

Evening Standard

All Points East: Seven fashion tips we’re stealing from the crowds

Chunky necklaces, chain belts and sports shorts were trending in Victoria Park this month. Here’s the style tricks to borrow for your own festival looks

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