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Duane Eddy, pioneering rock’n’roll guitarist, dies at 86

Grammy-winning musician, who had a string of instrumental hits in the 50s and 60s, has died of cancer

The Guardian - US

"He was a remarkable musician and friend." Jeff Lynne pays tribute to Electric Light Orchestra keyboard player Richard Tandy, who has died aged 76

Richard Tandy was the only ELO musician to feature with Jeff Lynne during all the phases of the band's career

Louder

Emily Blunt Says Taylor Swift Helped Her Daughter Feel Less “Self-Conscious”

“It was the best thing anyone has done for my child.”

Marie Claire

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Olivia Rodrigo gigs called off as chaos continues at Manchester’s Co-op Live

Postponements come hours after queueing fans were turned away from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie gig on Wednesday evening

The Guardian - UK

'LOVEO': Daddy Yankee transforms reggaeton with powerful Christian theme in groundbreaking single

The song and its art have been created in a very artisanal and personal way

Latin Times

“One of the most successful instrumentalists in rock history”: Duane Eddy, rock guitar pioneer, dies at 86

Hugely influential to the likes of George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen and John Fogerty, the Gretsch-wielding legend was known for his unmistakable, twanging tone and smash instrumental hits like Rebel Rouser

Guitar World

“Even Eddie Van Halen – god bless him, I love him – was mainly pentatonic. I was radically different”: Yngwie Malmsteen on Rising Force and the introduction of a neoclassical shred icon

Breaking out of Alcatrazz and releasing Rising Force in 1984, a young Yngwie Malmsteen took us all through a supernova of virtuosity that changed guitar forever

Guitar World

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How to sound like IV from Sleep Token: "He likes long necks and heavy gauge strings, with 084-010s his set of choice to provide a thick, rounded tone"

IV's rig secrets revealed, from guitars and effects, to tones and tuning – plus, our pick of budget alternatives to his go-to gear

Guitar World

Indonesian metal sensation Voice Of Baceprot announce first-ever UK show

The viral trio will perform in London this June, ahead of a slot at the prestigious Glastonbury festival

Metal Hammer

Donner’s BackBeat is a premium electronic drum kit primed for both practice and performance – and lights up to boot

Feature-packed e-drum kit boasts all-mesh pads, seven-inch touchscreen, 100 drum kits, learning tools and much more

Guitar World

"Our style has always been defined by the fact that we sound a little like Pink Floyd, Genesis and Marillion." Mystery and the making of One Among The Living

Best known as Jon Anderson’s replacement in Yes, Benoît David rejoins cult Canadian proggers Mystery, as they prepare to release the strongest album of their career.

Louder

“It was very emotional. He said, ‘This is where it belongs’”: Jon Bon Jovi has been reunited with the first guitar he ever owned, 45 years after he sold it

The singer wrote a song with the Univox Stratocaster copy for the band's forthcoming album, Forever

Guitar World

“It is so beautiful. It is perfect.” Listen to Chelsea Wolfe’s dazzling cover of Spiritbox track Cellar Door

The gothic solo artist has offered a reliably bewitching take on one of modern metal’s greats

Metal Hammer

Ghost announce first-ever concert film Rite Here Rite Now for global cinema release

The film, which combines footage of the metal cult’s 2023 Los Angeles concerts with an original story, will hit cinemas worldwide in June

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“My dad always said, ‘Focus on your rhythm and writing songs.’ But when I got the itch to start doing solos, I got into Eddie Van Halen”: Trev Lukather on the guitar lessons he learned from his dad, Steve Lukather

The Toto great advised his son to sharpen up a certain aspect of his playing – but then EVH, Neal Schon and David Gilmour entered the picture

The Guardian - AU

Troye Sivan wins song of the year at 2024 Apra awards for Rush

Sivan shared the Apra award with music producer Styalz Fuego, who co-wrote Rush

AAP

Troye Sivan feels the rush with APRA song of the year

Troye Sivan's dance hit Rush has been voted song of the year at the 2024 APRA awards, while The Teskey Brothers took home the gong for songwriter of the year.

Guitar World

Learn how to get gigs and make a living from your music with Solo Acoustic Musician – the ultimate resource for the performing musician

From beginner tips to tales from seasoned pros, the SAM series offers a fun and informative look at the life of a Solo Acoustic Musician

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Linkin Park considering 2025 reunion tour with female singer, according to new report

The nu metal darlings’ booking agency is reportedly taking offers for their first tour since Chester Bennington’s death

MusicRadar

"Most DAWs include some form of vocoder plugin, so why not use what you already have?": How to use the vocoder in Logic Pro

We walk you through how to nail vocal processing using Logic's EVOC-20 Vocoder

MusicRadar

"This is when you need to get serious": Signing a music contract? Here are 5 things you really need to look out for

A very quick primer on some key considerations before signing on the dotted line

Louder

Dion may be 84, but that hasn't stopped him recording a duet that reminds him of *that* scene in When Harry Met Sally

More than 60 years after his first hit single, Dion has returned with an album of collaborations with female artists

Tom’s Guide

Beats Solo 4 just launched for $199 — 4 reasons to buy and 2 to skip

Here are reasons to buy and reasons to skip the Beats Solo 4 based on what you can expect from our testing.

The Guardian - AU

Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake with diss track Euphoria in escalating feud

Euphoria is the latest in the hip-hop heavyweights’ fight via songs, which has now drawn in some of the biggest names in rap

International Business Times

'Operation Madonna': Rio Readies For Singer's Free Mega-concert

Madonna's long-awaited free concert on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach has upended the neighborhood, with over a million fans expected -- but for retired resident Mario Renato Borges, it's the least the singer deserves.

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