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Ticketing system at heart of Oasis chaos is 'broken' says boss of resale site Viagogo

Fans saw tickets hiked due to ‘dynamic pricing’ and relisted for thousands of pounds through resale websites

Evening Standard

“Her number one piece of feedback is to be quieter. Sometimes, we bicker and maybe I win”: FINNEAS reveals his guitar technique debates with Billie Eilish

The artist and super-producer recalls recording guitars on Eilish's latest album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, and why the Fender Acoustasonic is a key tool in his production toolkit

Guitar World

“I sing in pictures – as I sing I see myself standing on the deck of a bloody great boat in Rime Of The Ancient Mariner”: How Powerslave pointed the way to Iron Maiden’s epic future

Iron Maiden’s monumental Powerslave album was released 40 years ago today

Metal Hammer

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“We almost ended up performing with Geddy Lee… it’s better that it didn’t happen!” Anthrax’s Scott Ian explains his lifelong passion for Rush

Thrash metal guitarist recalls being impressed by Canadian trio who sounded like “a more muscular Led Zeppelin”

Metal Hammer

Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain review – if the Gallaghers were Scottish

This funny and moving oral history of the influential noise-rock band charts the rise – and the rows – of Jim and William Reid, whose versions of events may vary

The Guardian - UK

Iron Maiden are currently touring Australia and Steve Harris has made the TV news for his off-stage activities

Watch Steve Harris weave his way past a stranded defender before sliding the ball past a helpless goalkeeper

Metal Hammer

"Oozing with a tangible undercurrent of dark, forbidden sex": The Stooges' songs that provided a perfect blueprint for rock's future

In 1969 the Stooges shaped the future of rock'n'roll and brilliantly captured a young, fiery generation in turmoil. Punk? Grunge? Glam? So much of it started here

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"He proceeded to take his trousers off between songs. The police got very twitchy": The chaotic night Led Zeppelin jammed with Ten Years After and the Jeff Beck Group

"My last memory was of Bonham’s hairy backside disappearing, illuminated by a spotlight"

Louder

“He took out this big knife, put it on the table with a loud thud, looked at us and said, There's a lot of crazy people out there.” Eddie Vedder on the night Pearl Jam supported Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards

Supporting Keith Richards was a memorable experience for the members of Pearl Jam

Louder

“He’s better with me solo. He was more open to being adventurous.” Kim Deal on working again with former Pixies / The Breeders engineer Steve Albini, and why his death hit so hard

Kim Deal had a long recording history with the late Steve Albini, and she says that the US indie rock community was "devastated" by his death in May

Louder

“These American originals, celebrated for their rich histories and unparalleled sound, continue to set the standard”: Gibson gives its SJ-200 and J-45 acoustics an exclusive Blueberry Burst makeover

The King of the Flat-Tops wears Blueberry Burst well but you will only find it and its workhouse sibling direct from Gibson

MusicRadar

Oasis gigs during Edinburgh festival send room rental prices soaring

Concerts dates next August clash with festival fringe when city’s hotels and rented rooms are already stretched

The Guardian - UK

End of the Road festival review – engagingly eclectic weekender never fails to surprise

A headlining Slowdive ticked the indie boxes, but Lankum’s intense folk, Paranoid London’s filthy techno and Nourished By Time’s slick R&B grooves once again prove this festival has punch and personality

The Guardian - UK

Failure to warn Oasis fans of dynamic pricing may be consumer law breach, say experts

Would-be concertgoers said they had only minutes to decide whether to pay £355 for tickets on Ticketmaster

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Sir Keir Starmer vows to tackle issue of ticket pricing following Oasis furore

Some fans were left shocked by standard tickets for Oasis more than doubling from £148 to £355 on Ticketmaster due to demand.

The Independent UK

Voices: Should dynamic pricing be banned after row over Oasis reunion tickets? Join The Independent Debate

Ticketmaster has faced criticism for driving up prices when demand surges, with ordinary fans forking out more. Now we want to know what you think...

The Guardian - UK

Supersonic festival review – an awesome windmill of noise and connection

This festival of heavier sounds from the fringes was a blast, from chilling Gazelle Twin to Daisy Rickman’s Krautrock-folk, noise icons Melt-Banana and locals Flesh Creep

The Independent UK

Liam Gallagher rages at Noel over £350 ticket prices in resurfaced tweet

‘This has aged well,’ one Oasis fan responded

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“He was a sort of eccentric. He smoked a pipe while he recorded. We got there, and then we just started working things out”: Andy Summers on his surprise ‘new’ collab album with Robert Fripp

Andy Summers on his surprise new collab album with Robert Fripp

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Ed Sheeran Playfully Mocks Own Lyrics From Hit Song Thinking Out Loud

Ed Sheeran playfully interacts with fans over song lyrics, showcasing his humor and endearing personality.

Guitar World

“Finely tuned to replicate the rich and warm tones of a tube amp”: Ashdown is so convinced its new budget amp range offers killer tone, it’s literally called it Killer Tone

Featuring clean and overdrive channels, 16 effects, and promising tube-amp-like tones starting at $134, the new collection keeps things very affordable indeed

The Guardian - UK

Stand at the Proms rather than Oasis

Brief letters: Oasis ticket prices | Jas Athwal | Travelling while older | Quadratic equations

The National (Scotland)

RAC responds after Scottish rockstar fumes he 'waited 15 hours for tow truck'

THE RAC has disputed a Scottish rockstar's story after he claimed the firm had left him stranded on a motorway for 15 hours ...

Evening Standard

OPINION - Oasis have tarnished their legacy with this dynamic ticket pricing

After 15 years of fans like me hoping for an Oasis reunion, last week our prayers were finally answered. But then I tried to actually secure tickets to see them...

MusicRadar

“Responds to the touch with incredible nuance, superb sustain and dynamics”: Lava Music’s carbon fibre smart acoustic just got a lot slimmer with the stage, studio and travel-friendly ME Air

Measuring just 7.5cm deep, with a simplified control setup for its onboard effects, the Lava Music Ultra-Thin ME Air is even more lightweight and player-friendly

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