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Eric Clapton called it “the best-sounding acoustic guitar I’ve ever played” – now his personal Martin signature acoustic prototype is up for sale

One of only four acoustic guitar prototypes discovered so far, this Clapton-used model is expected to fetch $50,000 at auction

Guitar World

A virtuoso of rapid-fire solos and thrash riffing, Gus G is a speed picking master – and his alternate picking masterclass will get you playing faster than ever

The Firewind and Ozzy Osbourne guitarist shares three blistering licks to help you sharpen up your picking

Guitar World

Lauryn Hill's classic 'Miseducation' album tops Apple Music's list of best albums of all time

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“I get accused of not learning more – but I’m not one of those guys. I could learn anything if I wanted to, but I just let it go as it is”: Steve Cropper on recording classic Stax cuts with a Telecaster – and why he thinks his Peavey sounds better

The Stax session icon reflects on the recording of Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay and Soul Man, and looks forward to his new album featuring Billy Gibbons and Brian May

Guitar World

Apple Music announces the best album of all time: Final 10 revealed, and you might be surprised by the top pick

The final ten albums in Apple's top 100 have just been released — and the best album of all time might come as a surprise.

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"They've been with Sony for the last 30 years, mislabelled. I've found some interesting stuff... now we can sell the album for the fifth time": Oasis tease sparks reissue vs reunion speculation

Oasis social media post is about upcoming Definitely Maybe reissue

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“‘I’ve never picked one up and it’s never moved me’ – that’s not fair”: Paul Reed Smith hits back at critics who say PRS guitars are “too perfect and have no soul”

The guitar engineer designs some of the finest instruments money can buy – but for some, they're just “too good”

Guitar World

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“I was no fool – I’d have guitars laying around my living room and a couple of little amps”: Heart’s Ann Wilson on how she convinced Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains to jam together at her house

Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson recount how they were embraced by Seattle’s music community after the band experienced a dip in popularity

Guitar World

‘It’s basically inaccessible without a phone’: are kids losing their love for music?

Children used to obsessively put CDs and 7-inches on repeat, but streaming means they need digital devices and parental permission to play music. And there’s little being done to help

The Guardian - UK

This UK city will officially become 'Taylor Town' for the Eras Tour in June

Installations, moss-covered grand pianos and 'Critical Karaoke' is coming

Marie Claire

Jelly Roll Reveals He Only Wears His Socks Once: "Don't Judge Me for This, Y'all"

This is the cutest bad habit I've ever heard of.

Marie Claire

Taylor Swift-themed London events to get you in the Eras Tour spirit

If you didn't secure tickets to the superstar’s Wembley Stadium concerts, you can still get your Swiftie fix throughout the summer

Evening Standard

Shania Twain says she’s bringing her wellies for Glastonbury 2024

Queen of country-pop will play the Pyramid Stage in June

The Independent UK

Louise Patricia Crane evokes childhood memories with video for new single Celestial Dust

Prog singer songwriter Louise Patricia Crane will release her new solo album Netherworld in June

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The Guardian - UK

My Family and Other Rock Stars by Tiffany Murray review – tales from a rock’n’roll childhood

From dinner with Queen to watching Ozzy Osbourne run wild, a child-eye’s view of life at a 70s recording studio

Evening Standard

Eras Tour: When to go to the toilet during Taylor Swift's shows at London's Wembley Stadium

She can do it with a broken heart, but can you make it through the Eras Tour set without a loo break?

Guitar World

“It’s about finding sounds that enhance rather than distract. I like my guitar to sound big – I record through two amps at once”: New Zealand indie royalty Kane Strang on winning Dinosaur Jr.’s support and how he conveys Office Dog’s cinematic sound

From melodies to off-kilter riffs to the occasional wall of sound, New Zealand indie veteran Kane Strang delivers the six-string goods on his trio’s debut

The Guardian - UK

Unheard Louis Armstrong recordings to be released

What a Wonderful World and You’ll Never Walk Alone are among five unreleased tracks on compilation Louis in London, performed at the BBC in 1968

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“Regardless of who picks one up and what they do with it, the Strat continues to excel in every environment”: The Fender Stratocaster can thrive in any genre – and these cutting-edge guitarists prove it

The Strat might be turning 70 this year, but its story is only just getting started – and these are the players writing the next chapter in its history

Guitar World

“I had an issue with one of my guitars that had my active set in it, and I needed a B guitar really quick to use”: How a technical mishap led Jeff Loomis back to passive pickups – and an all-new Seymour Duncan signature set

Jeff Loomis’ Noumenon signature humbuckers promise tight low-end and smooth treble for both six- and seven-string guitars

The Independent UK

Zayn Malik tries out a new direction with his latest introspective album

Billy Mahonie and DIIV are also among the acts releasing new music this week.

The Independent UK

Lil Nas X: I’m most excited to see what I do next

The US rapper-singer talks about delving into his identity as a black queer performer for his new documentary film Long Live Montero.

Metal Hammer

"We were something you couldn’t cage. You’d get skinheads beating the crap outta each other in front of the stage." The chaotic story of Misfits’ horror-punk classic Earth A.D./Wolfsblood

1983’s Earth A.D./Wolsblood album showed off Misfits at their fastest and most vicious – but it would become their gravestone

Louder

“It was an unusual paradox: most acts keep recording stylistically similar albums… Porcupine Tree were being harassed for daring to not transform”: But Lightbulb Sun matters more than you may think

After veering too close to becoming a “new Pink Floyd,” their seventh album was a key moment in their development through psychedelia, classic prog, krautrock and pop rock to the truly progressive sound they made their own

The Independent UK

The Beach Boys reflect on ‘rivalry and respect’ for The Beatles

Exclusive: Beach Boys stars Mike Love and Brian Johnston, along with director Frank Marshall, reflect on fame, fortune and family ahead of a new documentary about the legendary California band

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