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“I have yet to be convinced by any song that AI has come up with. Everything sounds like Taylor frickin’ Swift!”: Todd Rundgren on music, microdosing, accidentally creating hit records and why he ditched Pro Tools

“I like to keep busy,” says the legendary artist and producer

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“To me, we were like a Motörhead-type hard rock band, so any kind of ballads were sort of uncongressed”: Sweet Child O’ Mine is Guns N' Roses' most iconic song, but Slash originally wasn't a fan

The guitar slinger has previously dismissed claims that the iconic riff was crafted as a warm-up exercise

Guitar World

Sam Ryder: From Russian bunkers to Wembley — how graft, gratitude and good timing changed everything

Exclusive: As he gears up to play Wembley Arena, Sam Ryder tells the Standard how a gig ticket changed his life and why ‘your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s to be a success’

Evening Standard

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“I attended a Rush show and met this thing called merchandising! My work was everywhere – on jackets, T-shirts, tattoos, Neil’s drum heads…” Hugh Syme was shocked when his 2112 art exploded. But it’s not the piece that most resonates with him

Award-winning Canadian on delicate negotiations with musicians, his pride in working on Neil Peart’s books, and why he’d like to paint if he ever gets time to stop painting

Louder

“One of my favourite things about Robert Smith is his ability to really convey the sadness”: the eight best Robert Smith guest spots

The Cure leader is no stranger to a guest vocal, as this prime selection of his finest cameos proves

Louder

"He had all the best qualities you’d want in somebody." Zakk Wylde speaks about Ozzy Osbourne for the first time since his death

Zakk Wylde sings the praises of late friend Ozzy and says his toughness was among his most impressive qualities

Metal Hammer

“He was never happier than being on stage – he was ‘Just a singer in a rock and roll band’”: John Lodge, Moody Blues bassist and singer, dies at 82

The beloved British band's bassist for over 50 years, Lodge also penned some of their biggest hits, among them I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)

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John Lodge Real Cause of Death: Musician Died Peacefully at 82

John Lodge, bassist and co-lead vocalist of The Moody Blues, has died peacefully at age 82. His family confirmed he was surrounded by loved ones and music in his final moments.

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift scores second-biggest UK charts opening week ever with The Life of a Showgirl

With 432,000 combined units sold in its first week on the Official Chart, only Ed Sheeran’s 2017 ÷ (Divide) has done better

The Guardian - UK

Taylor Swift breaks UK chart records with album The Life Of A Showgirl

Swift’s album debuts at number one, with her tracks in the top three of the singles chart.

Evening Standard

John Lodge was a pioneering force of British rock’s most underrated band

The late musician helped steer the Moody Blues into an exciting and groundbreaking new era of psychedelia

The Guardian - US

“You ain't ever gonna see James Hetfield slag off a young rock star”: Yungblud and Jack Osbourne push back against criticism of the VMAs Ozzy Osbourne tribute with Nuno Bettencourt, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry

Ozzy's son, Jack, insists that Yungblud was more involved behind the scenes than most people realize

Guitar World

Who's Performing at the 'All-American' Halftime Show? Turning Point USA's Response to Bad Bunny Sparks Debate

Turning Point USA announces a competing 'All-American Halftime Show' after the NFL taps Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl LX, fueling a national debate over culture, language, and who gets to define 'American" identity'.

International Business Times UK

Grammy-Winning Veteran Addresses Criticism From DHS Over Song That Slams ICE

Grammy-winner singer Zach Bryan addressed criticism from Department of Homeland Security head over his latest song, "Bad News," which slams ICE

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“You’d get the chart positions. ‘Oh, we're Number One again!’ It almost got boring after a while”: Brian May and Roger Taylor recall the making of Queen’s masterpiece A Night At The Opera

“People have a hard time understanding how unsurprising Bohemian Rhapsody was to us," May says

Guitar World

“If the guitar has ever been your sanctuary, you already know you need to be there”: Nuno Bettencourt announces four day guitar camp – and he's recruited some big-name players to help

Steve Vai, Eric Gales, Rick Beato, and Mateus Asato are among the guest stars who will take part

Metal Hammer

The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Rob Zombie, Black Label Society and Ice Nine Kills are among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #212: The Taylor Swift backlash has me asking: how much good music can one artist really produce?

In this week’s newsletter: The mixed response to The Life of a Showgirl is proof that even the biggest star isn’t immune to creative burnout

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Evening Standard

Brandi Carlile: 'I always wanted Elton John to tell me I was good'

American superstar Brandi Carlile on growing up poor, working with her idols and why she swallowed her disdain for wellness to try a spot of self-reflection

International Business Times UK

Is Dolly Parton Dying? 'Ailing' Songstress 'At Death's Door' Amid Frightening Health Issues

Country legend Dolly Parton has postponed her Las Vegas residency after complications from kidney surgery and mounting health struggles, sparking widespread concern among fans but hope that she'll make a strong recovery.

The Independent UK

No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first women to headline the Vegas venue

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I Know Taylor Swift Has An Album Out And All, But Can We Talk About The Cost Of The Outfits She Brought To Selena Gomez’s Wedding?

She always shows up in "Style."

The Guardian - AU

Why Harry Vanda is coming out of retirement at 79: ‘The world is going to rack and ruin. I couldn’t help myself!’

The former Easybeat and father of Australian rock on making the country’s ‘best song of all time’, working with AC/DC and releasing his first solo single

Woman & Home

'I ain't dead yet' - Dolly Parton offers uplifting message to fans amid 'health concerns'

After her sister asked for 'prayers' for the star, the world began to fear the worst

Louder

Moody Blues bassist and vocalist John Lodge dead at 82

John Lodge passed away "surrounded by his loved ones and the sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly", say his family

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