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Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Louboutins Had a Secret Feature to Save Her From Slipping Onstage

Christian Louboutin swapped his usual red bottoms for a special, tour-ready variation.

Marie Claire

“I know I can bring out something great in you... I hope to bring out the same kind of greatness in all of us”: Newly unearthed Lennon letter to Clapton reveals plans for supergroup

Ex-Beatle hoped group would “bring the balls back in rock 'n’ roll”

MusicRadar

John Hackett Band announces new album and live dates for 2025

John Hackett Band will release their third album, Red Institution, in the first half of 2025

Louder

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I’m a Celebrity viewers are only just discovering Tulisa’s dad is famous

‘How have I only just realised this?!’ one shocked fan questioned

The Independent UK

Cherry Audio's P-10 captures the sound of "one of the most desirable flagship analogue polysynths ever created" - and brings that synth into the 21st century

This emulation of Sequential Circuits' "10-voice, 20-oscillator, bi-timbral behemoth" boasts a faithful recreation of the Prophet-10's sound alongside a handful of contemporary flourishes

MusicRadar

"You could make the kind of sound that could bring back the balls in rock ‘n’ roll": John Lennon's eight-page letter to Eric Clapton asking to start a band with him is headed to auction

After their brief collaboration together in 1969 with the Plastic Ono Band, John Lennon had hopes of recruiting Clapton for a "revolutionary" new supergroup, one where wives and girlfriends were "welcome" on the road instead of "frowned upon"

Louder

“Dave Navarro speaks so romantically when he’s talking about playing guitar – it definitely gave me some inspiration”: Crawlers’ Amy Woodall talks EBows, PA disasters – and what they took from that ill-fated Jane’s Addiction support slot

The British guitarist reveals the pedals she needs to generate her band’s alt-grunge sound, and how they’re finding their way out of a “rough year”...

Guitar World

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“Perfect for campfire songs or late-night singalongs”: If you play acoustic guitar, you need to learn how to strum – here are 5 essential strumming patterns for beginner players

This lesson unpacks one of the fundamental skills of playing guitar, and offers a launchpad for budding singer-songwriters. All you need is three chords and the truth

Guitar World

“A song puts words into people’s mouths to drunkenly sing and they might not even realise what they’re singing”: Irish legends discuss the controversy around a Christmas classic

The 1987 Christmas mega-hit has been the subject of discussion around its use of a homophobic slur

MusicRadar

John Lennon’s damning view on touring with The Beatles revealed in letter to Eric Clapton

Musician made no secret of how he felt as he wrote to Clapton with an idea for a ‘supergroup’

The Independent UK

“An OCD through a Marshall is the Pixies sound”: Joey Santiago on why he’s a stompbox convert – but still hates the “coffee shop” chorus pedal

Santiago used to make it a point of pride that he didn't have any pedals. How times change. He shows us his pedalboard and explains why he’s addicted to boosts and distortion

Guitar World

Liam Gallagher has given a scathing response to Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock for calling Oasis "boring"

The Oasis brother has hit back at Glen Matlock with some icy words

Louder

Savatage announce European festival appearances for summer

US prog metal legends Savatage will play their first live shows in over a decade with singer Zak Stevens next year

Metal Hammer

The 13 most controversial album covers of all time, from The Beatles to Nirvana: ‘We’re all naked really’

THE COUNTDOWN: From flagrant nudity to cartoon bestiality, there are all sorts of reasons cover art can spark controversy. Kevin E G Perry picks some of the most memorable examples

The Independent UK

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Taylor Swift Fans Outraged Over Billboard Placing Her At #2 In Popstar Ranking: “Delusional”

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé fans are going head-to-head in heated debates over Billboard’s ranking, with Swifties arguing that the #2 spot isn't enough. The post Taylor Swift Fans Outraged Over Billboard Placing Her At #2 In Popstar Ranking: “Delusional” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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“Goes above and beyond in providing a well thought-out and comprehensive configuration of gig-worthy, pro features”: Peavey Invective .112 combo review

Peavey's Misha Mansoor tube amp collab is reimagined as a 1x12 combo, with an expanded clean channel and all the the gain the 21st-century metal player needs

The Guardian - UK

Charli xcx review – feral masterclass in pop presence heralds Brat winter

The star brings hedonistic energy to this arena show, reviving the rush of her 2024-dominating sixth album with sweaty, stage-licking abandon

The Independent UK

Charli XCX, Manchester review: After Brat Summer, where does Britain’s most exciting pop star go from here?

4/5 No one seems to stay seated, and few dare to ignore Charli’s demands to jump up and scream

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“Sometimes you don't want to be overtly happy or sad and a suspended chord strikes that perfect balance”: How to understand and use suspended chords effectively

"Sometimes you don't want to be overtly happy or sad and a suspended chord strikes that perfect balance"

The Independent UK

Ringo Starr lets slip casting for Sam Mendes’s Beatles film: ‘I believe he’s taking drumming lessons’

Legendary drummer says he thinks the casting is ‘great’

Louder

“Vangelis was always going to play off the cuff – which would have been wonderful, but we’re not a jazz group!” How Yes struggled to move on without Rick Wakeman then scored a victory with Relayer, in their own words

The band suffered a few false starts before delivering a triumph with a daring album that explored a new kind of energy

Evening Standard

Fame, glory, awards — but John Legend has also faced grief, personal fallouts and political turmoil

As the 20th anniversary edition of his debut album Get Lifted is released, the EGOT singer talks to Olive Pometsey about the joy of his two new babies and why it’s a badge of honour to be hated by Trump

The Independent UK

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan reveals he might be related to comedian Bill Burr

Corgan claims Burr has an uncanny resemblance to his own father

The Independent UK

Liam Gallagher shoots back after Sex Pistols star labels Oasis ‘boring’

Glen Matlock had compared Oasis to Status Quo: ‘Kind of samey’

Metal Hammer

“I’m flat on my back in the ER shivering like a moron in the middle of the Arizona desert”: Marty Friedman remembers intense panic attack he suffered during final Megadeth days

In an excerpt from memoir Dreaming Japanese, Friedman looks back on the “unusually strong” panic attack he suffered on Christmas morning, 1999

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