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“Grunge was a much-needed break from the corporate ’80s sound. It literally put electric guitar rock back on the map”: Nancy Wilson explains why Seattle has produced so many guitar heroes

The Heart legend looks back at the prolific musical legacy of her hometown in this exclusive excerpt from new book The Sound of Seattle

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What time is Fred Again.. on stage at Reading and Leeds Festival?

The British DJ is headlining the pair of festivals over the August Bank Holiday

Evening Standard

“That was a big shift, but I kind of love it. I wouldn't look back now”: Pixies’ new bass player on how she ended up joining the band – and why it forced her to change her approach to playing

Emma Richardson was recruited earlier this year to replace Paz Lenchantin in the alt-rock outfit – and that meant re-evaluating her playing

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The Beatles Continue To Dominate U.K. Charts With Classic Hits

The Beatles' timeless music continues to captivate audiences, securing top spots on U.K. music charts.

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“Paul’s bass playing is so lyrical and melodic, and it’s just so beautiful... He’s amazing”: Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea thinks McCartney is "the greatest rock bassist"

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea calls Paul McCartney "the greatest rock bassist"

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Janet Jackson stuns Scott Mills as she reveals who her surprising A-list cousins are

Janet Jackson left Scott Mills speechless when she casually revealed her famous family connections during an appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

Evening Standard

Vienna Plot Suspect's Lawyer Disputes Allegations

A 19-year-old Austrian man arrested for planning an attack on Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna. Alleged ties to Islamist ideologies downplayed as a desire t...

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Sam Smith's 'In The Lonely Hour' Re-Enters UK Charts

Sam Smith's 'In The Lonely Hour' album celebrates its tenth anniversary with a special re-release, garnering renewed interest and chart success in the U.K.

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“He’s just an incredible guy… So awesome, very spiritual. He helped my brain a lot”: Beabadoobee says that meeting Rick Rubin for the first time was like a therapy session

Beabadoobee on how Rick Rubin was more therapist than a producer

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Lawyer for suspect in alleged plot against Taylor Swift concerts says allegations are exaggerated

A lawyer for the main suspect in an alleged plot to attack now-canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna says authorities’ presentation of the case is exaggerated and his client wouldn’t have been able to carry out plans the attorney described as “fantasies.”

The Independent UK

Barack Obama shares his summer playlist, from Charli XCX to The Rolling Stones

Former US president has been sharing his favourite anthems annually since 2015

The Independent UK

Wembley Stadium bans Taylor Swift fans without tickets as security kept tight

Following Vienna terror plot, Swift fans will not be able to gather outside and sing along as they have done elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Madonna's 'Like A Prayer' Reenters U.K. Singles Chart After Decades

Madonna's iconic hit 'Like a Prayer' re-enters U.K. chart after 30 years due to its feature in the popular Deadpool & Wolverine movie.

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“Elevating its feature set for professional recording and production situations”: Blackstar’s Polar 4 pitches for the pro player by supersizing the guitar-focused audio interface

The amp firm’s latest guitarist-centric interface offers a wealth of connectivity while continuing to wage war on digital clipping

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“Used by Peter Green in the studio to record his In The Skies and Little Dreamer albums”: The late British blues icon’s 1965 Fender Duo-Sonic is heading to the auction block – and it sounds immaculate

The Duo-Sonic was loved by John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix alike, and this demo reminds us of its charms. The auction will also see Johnny Marr's the The rig go under the hammer

Metal Hammer

Gojira who? Another extreme metal musician secretly played the Olympics this weekend

A sludge metal maven performed at the closing ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games, and we bet you didn’t notice

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift fans issued stark warning from Wembley ahead of her London shows

Metal Hammer

Watch Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo jam Ministry’s Just One Fix live onstage

The Metallica duo have also done ‘doodles’ of songs by Iron Maiden, Prince, Abba and more

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“It’s really awesome because you have to focus on the bending, the vibrato, having the right tone, the right attack”: Watch Jared James Nichols teach Eric Clapton’s Sunshine Of Your Love solo

Nichols is the cat who caught the Cream in this tabbed Gibson video lesson unpacking one of rock’s greatest solos

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Watch Megadeth play rare ’80s cut Liar live for the first time in almost 20 years

The So Far, So Good… So What! classic hasn’t been heard live since 2006

Guitar World

After he had his first hit at 15 years old, Paul Simon became one of the all-time great songwriters, but he’s a remarkable guitar player, too – and he learned his precise fingerstyle approach from the English folk masters

There is a case to be made that Paul Simon is one of the most underrated players ever, but maybe that's because he always foregrounds the song. This lesson shows just what a clever player he is

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“Pearly Gates, our long-standing fave-rave six-string, entered the studio to do that righteous thing”: Billy Gibbons on bringing out his legendary Les Paul for Slash’s all-star blues album – and the liquor store run-in that sparked their friendship

Gibbons checks in to tell us how he and reimagined Willie Dixon's Hoochie Coochie Man for a new era, and to assure us why the blues is in safe hands with today's players

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How to play blues guitar: start playing authentic-sounding solos today with 3 easy licks in A

Whether you're a beginner guitarist or taking your first steps with the blues, this lesson will get you playing in the style right away

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“His bass playing is so lyrical – he'd play a counter melody as opposed to just rhythm”: Flea names his pick for “the greatest rock bass player” of all time

The Red Hot Chili Peppers member has singled out a player for his ability to subvert what is expected of a traditional bassist

Evening Standard

Eras tour: How to buy official Taylor Swift merch at London shows

Everything you need to know before you go to Taylor Swift’s final gig tonight

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