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“The human manifestation of the word ‘hip’... Always in the moment, always in this time, eternal and classic and at the same time totally nonchalant about it”: Jazz legend Roy Haynes dies aged 99

His career spanned eight decades

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SampleRadar: 139 free dream pop samples

Sound like Cocteau Twins and Beach House with these dreamy and melodic loops and one-shots

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“Cliff was the strongest of the four of us emotionally”: Lars Ulrich on how Metallica recovered from the death of bassist Cliff Burton

And how they chose Cliff’s replacement among 60 candidates

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Zildjian at Recording Week 2024: Introducing the ALL-NEW lineup of Zildjian ALCHEM-E Series electronic drum kits

Zildjian set out to create the most realistic, authentic, immersive playing experience

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“The bass solo in My Generation is one of the classic bass things of all time. And John Entwistle said it was the bane of his life”: Rick Wakeman explains the problem with recording a classic solo, and how he experienced it with Yes’s Close To The Edge

“The truth of the matter is, there is no such thing as a solo on record,” he argues

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"I'd rather have my immortality while I'm alive. I don't care if it lasts beyond me at all. I'd just as soon it didn't.": But Jerry Garcia Foundation teams up with AI company to create Garcia voice model

Grateful Dead leader’s voice can now read you audiobooks and articles

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“The music industry is directly responsible for 540,000 tons of carbon emissions each year”: AIR Studios set an example by embracing climate sustainability

AIR Studios partners with carbon-accounting platform Climatise to track and reduce its emissions

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“The true identities behind Sleep Token are immaterial”: How these masked men became the biggest cult band in the world

The enigma of Download 2025’s headline act

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“What you’re about to play should be influenced by what you just played”: 5 tips for better solos and cover versions by master guitarist Greg Koch

He says: “The main things I work on are vibrato, bends and phrasing”

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"Still stands as a rebuke to that period in which it was first heard": Bob Geldof announces new remixed version of Do They Know It’s Christmas for single’s 40th anniversary

But how effective will it be as a fundraiser?

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“DON'T bathe every sound in cathedral-sized decay”: 10 ways to make lo-fi sounds

Sure-fire methods for adding some soothing space and vintage texture to your lo-fi tracks

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TIDAL will "part ways with a number of folks" and needs to operate “like a start-up again” as parent firm announces it will “scale back” investment

Is this the beginning of the end for the artist-friendly streamer?

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“That guy was hitting wrong notes with such authority that I just fell in love with it!”: Devin Townsend gives a troubled singer a much-needed boost

He also reckons that one famous guitarist was always out of tune

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Spitfire Audio’s Cells captures the beauty and unpredictability of Ólafur Arnalds' music in your DAW

This unique sample library doesn’t only provide stunning orchestral sounds - it simulates the sensation of having a string orchestra respond to your music in real time

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“It’s a beautiful instrument that suits many different styles of playing”: Lerxst celebrates 40 years of Rush’s Grace Under Pressure by unveiling Grace – a limited edition replica of Alex Lifeson’s Hentor Sportscaster

Built by Godin, Grace is red, has a mirrored pickguard, an HSS Mojotone pickup configuration, comes with the choice of tremolo systems and is a Reverb exclusive limited to 200 units worldwide

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“An irresistible blend of Fender and Gretsch DNA”: Gretsch Electromatic Jack Antonoff Signature CVT Double-Cut

The Taylor Swift producer and Bleachers frontman merges his two favourite vintage models for a signature guitar like no other

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"For me (it’s) the last, most egregious oversight in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”: Tom Morello says he’ll “chew” his leg off to get this band in

They’re the “gold standard of metal bands”, he says

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"A late contender for 2024’s best new synth": Polyend Synth review

With three synth layers, a variety of digital and virtual analogue engines and an innovative interface, Polyend's latest has a lot going for it

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“Capture the sound, feel and quirks of one of history’s favourite combos”: Origin Effects promises ‘50s Fender amp tones for your 'board with the Deluxe55 Tweed Recreation

A friend with Tweed is a friend indeed...

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“I get paid, so why not?": Sting says he’s fine with other artists interpolating and sampling his music, and that Every Breath You Take hasn’t been “tainted” for him

"I never object because I always learn something about the song that I hadn’t known or anticipated," he says

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“Even on our bad day we’ll still wipe the floor with majority of bands out there”: Oasis still have it, claims Liam Gallagher

Plus he’s been “blown away” by Noel’s new songs

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“It gives people an opportunity to feel what it's like to hold a Golden Era 000-45”: Martin brings a unicorn vintage acoustic back to life with stunning $19,999 recreation of Joe Bonamassa’s 1941 000-45

Pre-War mojo off the charts, but you’d better act fast – the blues superstar’s signature acoustic is limited to just 45 instruments

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Wave Alchemy's Magic7 emulates a $4,000 Bricasti M7 reverb - and it's giving the plugin away for free

Magic7 features 11 reverb types and 234 presets inspired by the Bricasti Design Model 7 Stereo Reverb Processor

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“He said, ‘Simon, Duran Duran are the last of the great British R&B bands.’ ‘R&B?’ I said. He said ’yes, you know what I mean - like, Beatles, Rolling Stones”: Simon Le Bon thinks that the “golden era” of the band is over

“Now, could you say who’s the top band in the world?”

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“Good thing the custom shops are up high!”: Guitar Center in Sherman Oaks flooded after car ploughs into fire hydrant

Stock could be seen “pouring out through the front and rear exits” of the Los Angeles store

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