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This Quincy Jones-produced disco tune has become my go-to test track – and taught me a valuable lesson about hi-fi, too

Despite not being to my usual tastes, I've found a track that's perfect for testing headphones and hi-fi.

What Hi-Fi?

Dolly Parton shares emotional update following husband Carl Dean’s passing

The country music legend made her first public appearance since Dean’s death on March 3, at the opening celebration of Dollywood

Evening Standard

“People think we were manufactured by the music industry to make them loads of money. That would be one of the worst investments ever”: How Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer went from reluctant hometown hero to metal’s new seven-string phenomenon

Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer dispels the illusion of the band’s “overnight success”, detailing their 12-year struggle just to pay rent – and why James Hetfield and John Mayer are both guitar GOATs in his eyes

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“There’s nights where I think, ‘If we don’t get to Paradise City soon I’m going to pass out!’”: How drummer Frank Ferrer powered Guns N’ Roses for 19 years

And why You Could Be Mine was his favourite song to play

MusicRadar

Shaboozey review – viral country superstar finds comfort in intimacy

From scorned lovers to campfire heartbreak and outlaw vengeance, the charmingly tipsy singer takes the crowd on a JD swigging journey through the Old West

The Guardian - UK

“My lead skills are decent enough – but whoever we get is going to be light years ahead of me”: Brent Hinds’ exit left Mastodon at a crossroads. But for Bill Kelliher, it’s an opportunity for a fresh start with a new guitar wingman

After 25 years, the metal heroes are without a lead guitarist. In his first interview since the split, Kelliher reveals what went down – and what he’s looking for from a new six-string partner in crime

Guitar World

“A culmination of years of work”: Seymour Duncan pushes the boundaries of its PowerStage series with a dedicated bass unit – and it's so much more than just a companion for your modeler

The latest PowerStage offers an onboard preamp and built-in overdrive in a bid to cover all bases for bassists

Guitar World

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Taylor Swift's Body Language in iHeartRadio Speech Hints at Exhaustion, 'Struggling to Find Her Balance'

Taylor Swift's body language in her iHeartRadio speech sparks concern, with experts noting signs of exhaustion and imbalance.

International Business Times

Dolly Parton shares how she’s coping after husband Carl Dean’s death

Opening the 40th season of her theme park, Dollywood, the queen of country shared fond memories of her late husband after a difficult few weeks

The Independent UK

"About ten years later I just needed to get rid of the leg, it was just too much pain": Six things you need to know about Shaman’s Harvest

Shaman's Harvest's Nate Hunt on surviving workplace falls, deadly tornados and Chad Kroeger parties

Louder

Vinyl records and music streaming both hit landmark highs – but the one growing faster in revenue may surprise you

Total music revenue in the US grew by 3 per cent last year

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Buena Vista Social Club review – exuberant yet dramatically thin Broadway musical

The 1997 album that later became a hit documentary now reaches the stage in a play with thrilling music performances but a lacking script

The Guardian - US

"The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence": Guns N' Roses announce departure of long-serving drummer Frank Ferrer

Frank Farrer has been behind the Guns N' Roses kit for 19 years

Metal Hammer

Guns N’ Roses split with drummer Frank Ferrer after 19 years

The New York-born musician was the longest serving drummer in the band’s history

The Independent UK

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Guns N’ Roses announce ‘amicable’ exit of long-time drummer Frank Ferrer

Ferrer, 58, joined the rockers in June 2006.

International Business Times

Global Music Business Raked In $29.6B In 2024: Report

The global music industry raked in a record $29.6 billion last year as online streaming propelled revenues to their highest level since records began in the 1990s, new figures showed on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

The Latin Grammys get closer to cinema with the new best music for visual media category

The Latin Grammys are getting closer to cinema and television with the new best music for visual media category

The Independent UK

The Dare falls to the ground after no one catches him in disastrous crowd-surfing attempt

The Charli XCX producer, real name Harrison Patrick Smith, was performing in Bristol, England

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Maná talks historic new tour, unseating Bruce Springsteen and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Mexican pop-rock giants Maná will embark on a huge North American tour this fall

The Guardian - UK

FKA twigs review – a stunning surprise-filled spectacle

Featuring whips, chains, swords and dragons, this versatile three-act extravaganza showcases the singer’s unique catalogue of abstract pop

Guitar World

“I don’t think I got the intro right until halfway into the tour. It felt so odd to my fingers”: Joe Satriani reveals the Eddie Van Halen guitar parts he found most difficult to play

Satch also discusses his years-long search for the quintessential Van Halen tone

Guitar World

“Mick Jagger called Prince and asked him to come back, but he said no”: What really happened at Prince’s infamous show supporting the Stones in 1981? Guitarist Dez Dickerson sets the record straight

The former Revolution guitarist insists the shows weren't as disastrous as some say, and reveals he persuaded Prince to return to the stage

The Guardian - UK

Joey Molland obituary

Guitarist in the band Badfinger who made the much-covered track Without You and played on John Lennon’s album Imagine

MusicRadar

“I'm really proud of that, because I literally invented that chord”: George Harrison’s songwriting brilliance deconstructed in his own words

The quiet one’s songwriting gifts fully flourished during the latter half of the Beatles’ reign, and we’ve collected his own insights into his craft

MusicRadar

“I hate the sound of Auto-Tune when it just turns a voice into every other voice”: Brian Eno on his love-hate relationship with the popular pitch correction plugin

In a recent radio appearance, Eno shared his thoughts on vocal production tools and revealed the piece of gear that he says launched his career

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