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Mercury Prize 2024: English Teacher’s post-punk northern charm signals return of indie rock

In a surprising turn of events, Leeds-based guitar band English Teacher won the 2024 Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas, marking a triumph for indie rock.

The Conversation

When Dynamic Pricing Goes Wrong: Ticketmaster’s Oasis Blunder

The challenge for companies is to find the right balance between maximising profits and maintaining customer trust.

Evening Standard

“I thought it was a bunch of noise. I left. Later, it almost felt like Jimi Hendrix was saying, ‘I'll make sure you never forget my name’”: Frank Marino on the time he left a Hendrix gig early – and the truth behind the bizarre Hendrix haunting story

The Mahogany Rush guitarist sets the record straight on the Jimi Hendrix comparisons and a ghost rumor that dogged him for decades

Guitar World

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English Teacher on winning the Mercury: ‘We are proof that arts funding works’

The Leeds-based band – and first non-London act to win the prize for a decade – were quick to highlight the part that regional funding played and lamented recent cuts

The Guardian - UK

Linkin Park Returns With New Lineup And Album

Linkin Park's triumphant return with new lineup, introducing Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain. New single 'The Emptiness Machine' and album 'From Zero' a...

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The WA government wants to bring Oasis to Australia. Dynamic ticket pricing will probably come with them

Neither price gouging nor sudden increases are illegal, as long as consumers are not misled – but consumer and music industry advocates hope artists take a stand

The Guardian - AU

‘It’s schmoozing – but that’s nothing new’: how the record shop in-store gig changed touring

In-stores can be beneficial for bands, fans and record shops alike – but do they still hold the same magic, or have they become an obligatory part of an album promotion?

The Guardian - UK

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“No More Linkin Park For Me”: Band’s New Singer Emily Armstrong Slammed Over Scientology Claim

“Disconcerting information is coming out alleging that Emily supports Danny Masterson and rallied for him at his trial.” The post “No More Linkin Park For Me”: Band’s New Singer Emily Armstrong Slammed Over Scientology Claim first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Bandcamp Fridays is a terrific way to support musicians directly (and buy great new music)

Join in on the Bandcamp Fridays bangwagon, where you can buy new music and support artists directly – and it's a far more rewarding alternative to streaming services.

What Hi-Fi?

“I told you all we were gonna get back together 1 fine day.” Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher swaggers back on to social media, tells fans they can buy “Kneeling only” tickets for next year's reunion tour for “100 thousand pounds”

Liam Gallagher is feeling "smug" about the Oasis reunion, still doesn't care about the distinction between there, their and they're

Louder

Bowie song Heroes inspired by star’s day with girlfriend, new documentary says

BBC Radio 4’s Bowie in Berlin tells how Clare Shenstone shared ‘extraordinary day’ reflected in song’s lyrics

The Guardian - UK

“I feel lucky to be a part of this band. It’s been life changing for me.” Rage Against The Machine bassist Tim Commerford announces first ever UK and European shows with his band 7D7D

RATM bassist Tim Commerford is coming to Europe with 7D7D for the first time, for a tour starting in Lisbon and ending in London

Metal Hammer

Fred Again: Ten Days review – pop house with unfulfilled pretensions

An album of lofty intentions and muttered musings from the dance artist de jour is saved by a gift for a nagging hook and uplifting melody

The Guardian - UK

The 14 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

Linkin Park, Opeth and Spiritboxare among the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Metal Hammer

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“No album in history has experienced such a swift and dramatic reversal of fortune": The great Oasis Be Here Now debate

"Be Here Now was reframed first as a disappointment and then as a disaster” – but is it really that straightforward?

MusicRadar

"The Hybrid Theory re-release and Papercuts release, he didn’t show up for anything": Mike Shinoda on why Linkin Park drummer Rob Bourdon isn’t returning for the band’s reunion

Producer and drummer Colin Brittain is the new drummer in Linkin Park

MusicRadar

“The ultimate combination of classic and modern, offering incredible tonal possibilities, impeccable craftsmanship, and a wealth of features”: Ashdown Engineering unveils mid-priced SX tube amp series with matching cabs

The SX line comprises a 50-watt head, and a five-watt head and combo, and you get three channels with each, speaker emulated output, and the promise of a wide range of tones

The Independent UK

Paris Hilton waited 18 years to drop a new album. On 'Infinite Icon,' she's here to 'save pop music'

Nearly two decades ago, Paris Hilton released her debut album, 2006’s eponymous “Paris” — an album of breezy pop music that offered a soundtrack to her cheery and decadent public-facing lifestyle, anchored by the reggae-lite sugar rush of “Stars Are Blind.”

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The Guardian - UK

‘Shut up’: Liam Gallagher shrugs off criticism of Oasis ticket prices

Singer offers typically antagonistic riposte on social media and suggests fans can buy ‘kneeling tickets’

Evening Standard

Liam Gallagher tells Oasis fan to 'shut up' as singer hits out at reunion tour ticketing backlash

Rocker says fans should be grateful the band has reunited in social media rant

Guitar World

Jeff Hanneman is a metal god whose evil phrasing and brutal downpicking gave thrash kings Slayer an unholy dimension

Hell awaits your forearm in this punishing tutorial in the late Hanneman's style, but it will soon whip your downpicking and tapping skills into shape

Evening Standard

Fred again.. ten days album review: abandons the upbeat bangers for laid back, introspective fare

The producer turned megastar is back with a more chilled out album that retains his intimate, confessional tone

Guitar World

“In terms of electric guitars, I’ve never used anything other than Fender in my life”: UK post-punk band English Teacher just won one of the most prestigious prizes in music – and it all started with Fender

Previous winners of the UK's esteemed Mercury Prize include Arctic Monkeys, PJ Harvey, Primal Scream, Arlo Parks and Franz Ferdinand

Guitar World

“We don’t want to use guitar solos as a crutch. You know – ‘after the bridge, solo!’ When I do play a solo, I want it to stand out”: Following mega-tours with Muse and Royal Blood, sister act The Warning are riff rock’s next big success story

From Metallica covers to U.S. network television and a searing third album powered by the creative heat of fuzz and distortion, Daniela and Alejandra Villarreal Vélez are going places fast, and hungry for more

The Guardian - UK

Texas review – Sharleen Spiteri on fantastic form in career-spanning set

The sweary Scotswoman is a wildly amusing presence in this joyful celebration of three decades in music – even if she fails to drown out those invasive drums

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