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Eurovision winner JJ urges Israel to be banned from song contest amid 'rigging' claims

The contest this year was overshadowed by protests against Israel's participation for the second-consecutive year, fuelled by the ongoing war in Gaza

Evening Standard

“I sat in this chair here and - ‘cos I’m not the best player, let’s be honest - I recorded one note at a time": Calvin Harris on being inspired by the Grateful Dead and the unconventional way he recorded the guitar riff on new single, Blessings

“I bought this guitar which was the guy’s favourite guitar, apparently,” he says of his recently acquired Martin dreadnought

MusicRadar

Stereolab: Instant Holograms on Metal Film review – after 15 years, the retro-futurists make a radiant return

Motorik grooves, Marxist critique and vintage synths – in their first album since 2010, Lætitia Sadier et al pick up where they left off yet sound more timely than ever

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“I don’t have the words right now to express the loss of such a special man”: Jim Irsay, billionaire philanthropist and owner of the world’s greatest guitar collection, dies aged 65

The Indianapolis Colts owner had assembled a revered and hugely valuable guitar haul that included David Gilmour’s Black Strat, Bob Dylan’s Newport Folk Festival Strat, and Kurt Cobain’s Smells Like Teen Spirit Mustang

Guitar World

“Our style of music has an in for a type of personality like Steven Wilson and Robert Fripp – let’s call it the ‘control freak madman’”: How Caligula’s Horse searched for a new direction and new message with Rise Radiant

Guitarist, writer and producer Sam Vallen was as surprised as anyone else when a bid to avoid making another concept album resulted in a record with an underlying – and refreshingly positive – theme

Louder

Metallica announces brand new tour dates across the UK and Ireland

This will mark the fourth year of the metal band’s record-breaking tour

The Independent UK

Our Annual Grandparents’ Guide to Today’s Pop Artists

If you grew up loving Dylan, Coltrane or other great artists, here are some modern musicians that tap into similar styles and spirits. Check out our playlist.

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“The weight of this responsibility is enormous and I am feeling every ounce of it”: The Who’s new drummer announces himself to fans

Scott Devours is long-serving sticksman in Roger Daltrey’s solo band

MusicRadar

Here’s why audiophiles still love Dire Straits’ Brothers In Arms 40 years on

Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it

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“The Höfner is so light, it encouraged me to play with a light touch and be more adventurous with it. I’d play it more like a guitar”: Why Paul McCartney’s violin bass was essential in creating his most playful bassline on Sgt. Pepper’s

The Beatles took Lovely Rita into Studio Two of Abbey Road on February 23rd, 1967 – McCartney’s faithful Höfner came along for the ride

Guitar World

Metallica announce stacked UK and Europe tour with Gojira, Knocked Loose and more

The biggest band in metal will be supported by a mammoth lineup when they hit Europe in summer 2026

Metal Hammer

Chris Brown says he will go from ‘the cage to the stage’ after bail release

Shortly after being released from prison, Brown posted an Instagram story referencing his upcoming tour.

Evening Standard

Miley Cyrus reveals Harrison Ford warned her against unorthodox tour

Singer had planned to play intimate concerts in ‘the forest and at the pyramids’

The Independent UK

“This gig is very important. The original Sabbath will never be on stage together again”: Ozzy Osbourne confirms his upcoming farewell show will definitely be the end of the road for Black Sabbath

Holding out for one last Sabbath gig after the Back To The Beginning show? It’s not going to happen

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The Independent UK

Sports Team’s invigorating Boys These Days is stacked with eerie premonition and pertinence

4/5 Sports Team might be singing about life’s limited options, but their sonic ones vastly overcompensate

Louder

Dead & Company announce three massive San Francisco shows

There's no stopping the Dead

Louder

"I will be giving them every drop of my sweat and blood": The Who's new drummer is determined to live up to the billing

Following Zak Starkey's off-on-off departure from The Who, a new man is behind the kit

Latin Times

Foreigner's Lead Singer Kelly Hansen Retires: Meet Luis Maldonado, the Latino Rocker Taking Over

Hansen announced that lead guitarist Luis Maldonado will replace him as lead singer of the iconic band.

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Prince Royce Explains Why The Beatles, Luther Vandross and the Backstreet Boys Belong in Bachata Too - INTERVIEW

The Latino singer-songwriter embraced the concept of his first hit for his new album, "Eterno". In an interview with The Latin Times, Prince Royce talked about his bicultural life, his mom, his music and getting ready for the end of the world.

The Independent UK

Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

New recordings, and a golf ball “striking” Bruce Springsteen

The Guardian - UK

‘It is time to ask if the rules allow abuse’: broadcasters call for overhaul of Eurovision voting after Israeli near win

Questions around social media campaigns prompt several nations to demand a ‘complete review’ of how the contest’s public vote works

MusicRadar

“There is no stage in the world that's too big for the music that you play on an acoustic guitar.”: John Mayer and Ernie Ball just co-designed a set of next-gen Earthwood acoustic guitar strings inspired by cymbals and bells

The Earthwood Bell Bronze acoustic strings are made from an all-new proprietary alloy that offers “bold, rich, full-bodied tones with enhanced resonance and projection”

The Independent UK

Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen announces departure from band during performance on The Voice season finale

Hansen joined the rock band as the third lead singer in 2005

MusicRadar

“We wanted the listeners to know that the pirates are on their way!”: How guitarist Steve Stevens kickstarted Billy Idol’s classic hits White Wedding and Rebel Yell

"Our producer said, ‘You need a flag at the top'"

Guitar World

“Only Happy When It Rains has a solo and lot of that is backward guitar. We had to figure out how to play it –and flipped the two-inch tape reels over. I struggle playing that every night!” Garbage’s Duke Erikson and Steve Marker don't like to look back

The pair discuss experimenting without overthinking, how they know when a song is going to work, when to delete a clever guitar part, and why it’s still hard to play one of their biggest hits

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