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Steve Reich: ‘We all wish art could counter the direction of US politics. But it can’t’

Now 88, the minimalist composer has reissued his life’s work. He answers your questions about Bowie, the Grateful Dead, spirituality – and his complicated friendship with Philip Glass

The Guardian - UK

The vinyl resurgence continues – last year's sales broke a 40-year record

Sales of vinyl records were worth $1.4 billion in 2024, in the US alone

Grateful Dead at 60: three folklore tales that inspired the band’s music

Dead & Company, the latest and most enduring post-Grateful Dead project, is about to take to the stage for the second time at the Las Vegas Sphere. The lineup contains original Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir, and one of two original drummers, Mickey Hart. They’re joined by the singer-songwriter…

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Country music is cool now – even the pop girlies are leaning into it. I’ve finally been vindicated

Cowboy hats and flannels are no longer just the realm of country music – or lesbians

The Guardian - AU

"It was the first synth that made dreaming big accessible to a schlub like me": Geddy Lee teams up with Moog for special edition satin red Minimoog Model D with "hot-rodded" VCA circuit

"It’s a thrill to see the Minimoog in that stunning red, so representative of one of the most fertile periods in Rush’s creative history"

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“It was a complete and utter shock to my system – when his tech came in, he was like, ‘Keith’s using your rig!’” The night Keith Richards rocked up unannounced to an LA jam night

Singer-songwriter Jason Sinay is best known for his work with Heartbreaker Mike Campbell, and has recalled a career of amazing guest spots – including one from a Rolling Stone

Guitar World

“They didn’t like Prince’s bikini underwear”: Prince’s support sets for the The Rolling Stones in 1981 are remembered as disastrous, but guitarist Dez Dickerson says that the the crowd reaction wasn’t as bad as people think

“Prince got freaked and cut the set short. The rock stations reported that we got booed off the stage, but that wasn’t true,” he says

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“That’s changed my playing a lot. I feel like the two of us now have almost like a telepathic relationship”: After a decade playing together in Dead & Company, John Mayer and Bob Weir reveal the invaluable lessons they’ve learned from each other

The veteran guitarist and Slow Dancing In a Burning Room hitmaker also set the record straight on whether we can expect a Dead & Company studio album anytime soon

Guitar World

Watch alt-rock’s two iconic Kims' "first time performing together, anywhere"

Kims Gordon and Deal team up for Netflix show

MusicRadar

Bryan Ferry and Amelia Barratt: Loose Talk review – Roxy demos remade, remodelled as eerie duets

Veering from the standard heritage-artist playbook, Ferry pairs unearthed demos from across his career with cool narration from Barratt, to beautiful, unsettling effect

The Guardian - UK

This Quincy Jones-produced disco tune has become my go-to test track – and taught me a valuable lesson about hi-fi, too

Despite not being to my usual tastes, I've found a track that's perfect for testing headphones and hi-fi.

What Hi-Fi?

Dolly Parton shares emotional update following husband Carl Dean’s passing

The country music legend made her first public appearance since Dean’s death on March 3, at the opening celebration of Dollywood

Evening Standard

“People think we were manufactured by the music industry to make them loads of money. That would be one of the worst investments ever”: How Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer went from reluctant hometown hero to metal’s new seven-string phenomenon

Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer dispels the illusion of the band’s “overnight success”, detailing their 12-year struggle just to pay rent – and why James Hetfield and John Mayer are both guitar GOATs in his eyes

Guitar World

“There’s nights where I think, ‘If we don’t get to Paradise City soon I’m going to pass out!’”: How drummer Frank Ferrer powered Guns N’ Roses for 19 years

And why You Could Be Mine was his favourite song to play

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The Guardian - UK

Shaboozey review – viral country superstar finds comfort in intimacy

From scorned lovers to campfire heartbreak and outlaw vengeance, the charmingly tipsy singer takes the crowd on a JD swigging journey through the Old West

Guitar World

“My lead skills are decent enough – but whoever we get is going to be light years ahead of me”: Brent Hinds’ exit left Mastodon at a crossroads. But for Bill Kelliher, it’s an opportunity for a fresh start with a new guitar wingman

After 25 years, the metal heroes are without a lead guitarist. In his first interview since the split, Kelliher reveals what went down – and what he’s looking for from a new six-string partner in crime

Guitar World

“A culmination of years of work”: Seymour Duncan pushes the boundaries of its PowerStage series with a dedicated bass unit – and it's so much more than just a companion for your modeler

The latest PowerStage offers an onboard preamp and built-in overdrive in a bid to cover all bases for bassists

International Business Times

Taylor Swift's Body Language in iHeartRadio Speech Hints at Exhaustion, 'Struggling to Find Her Balance'

Taylor Swift's body language in her iHeartRadio speech sparks concern, with experts noting signs of exhaustion and imbalance.

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The Independent UK

Dolly Parton shares how she’s coping after husband Carl Dean’s death

Opening the 40th season of her theme park, Dollywood, the queen of country shared fond memories of her late husband after a difficult few weeks

Louder

"About ten years later I just needed to get rid of the leg, it was just too much pain": Six things you need to know about Shaman’s Harvest

Shaman's Harvest's Nate Hunt on surviving workplace falls, deadly tornados and Chad Kroeger parties

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Vinyl records and music streaming both hit landmark highs – but the one growing faster in revenue may surprise you

Total music revenue in the US grew by 3 per cent last year

The Guardian - US

Buena Vista Social Club review – exuberant yet dramatically thin Broadway musical

The 1997 album that later became a hit documentary now reaches the stage in a play with thrilling music performances but a lacking script

Metal Hammer

"The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence": Guns N' Roses announce departure of long-serving drummer Frank Ferrer

Frank Farrer has been behind the Guns N' Roses kit for 19 years

The Independent UK

Guns N’ Roses split with drummer Frank Ferrer after 19 years

The New York-born musician was the longest serving drummer in the band’s history

Evening Standard

Guns N’ Roses announce ‘amicable’ exit of long-time drummer Frank Ferrer

Ferrer, 58, joined the rockers in June 2006.

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