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No, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are not collaborating on 'Renaissance Act II'

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Marie Claire

“He is the fastest and cleanest and has more technique than any other”: Jimmy Bryant was one of the very first Telecaster heroes. Learn how his trailblazing playing shaped the guitarists who followed

Effortlessly mixing jazz, country and blues, Bryant was one of Albert Lee’s great influences, and his style remains a white-knuckle ride of technique and imagination

Guitar World

Taylor Swift potentially caused Kanye West to leave Super Bowl

During Super Bowl LVIII, there were rumors that Taylor Swift may have requested Kanye West's removal from the game. The two celebrities have a troubled his...

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Kanye West addresses claims Taylor Swift had him 'kicked out' of Super Bowl

West is alleged to have bought seats ‘right in front’ of Swift’s suite, resulting in her making ‘a call or two’

Evening Standard

“The night before the session she called me up and said, ‘Mark Ronson just called me.’ That happens if you’re Charli XCX, I guess”: Producer Finn Keane on the making of Speed Drive, from the Barbie soundtrack

“Charli is such a fantastic writer,” he says. “if you give her three or four sounds with energy and vibe, she can completely flesh it out - it’s like a superpower”

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"Sometimes, incredible opportunities present themselves in surprising ways": watch the video for Eyes Wide Open, the first new music from Kittie in 13 years

Listen to the first taste of Kittie's forthcoming album, their first since 2011

Metal Hammer

"We're coming back!" Riverside announce UK and Ireland tour dates for May

Polish prog rockers Riverside also launch Making of ID.Entity documentary which you can watch here...

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10 of the best love songs to test your hi-fi system

We all like Valentine’s Day, but if hi-fi is your one and only, then this list is for you.

What Hi-Fi?

“Welcome to the new era”: Sleep Token have signed to major label RCA Records

After quickly selling out four arenas (and counting) on their upcoming UK tour, masked metal cult Sleep Token are now labelmates with Britney Spears and A$AP Rocky

Metal Hammer

Justin Bieber congratulates Usher on career-spanning Super Bowl halftime show

Justin Bieber congratulates Usher on his career-spanning Super Bowl halftime show. The pop star praises Usher's performance and their longtime collaboration.

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Stephen Sanchez live at Koko: Elton John's Glasto guest's solo moment in the spotlight

At times, the Nashville-based crooner’s troubador schtick falls flat, but there’s no denying he has plenty of retro-tooled bangers up his silky sleeves

Evening Standard

“I was approached to audition for Megadeth and Machine Head, but I'm not sure I'm made for being a hired gun”: Gus G explains why he turned down the opportunity to audition for two of the biggest metal bands in the game

The Firewind titan was approached by Megadeth and Machine Head in 2015 and 2019 respectively as a potential replacement for Chris Broderick and Phil Demmel

Guitar World

Disco, jazz and frogs doing techno: Cosmic Slop, the Leeds club night resisting gentrification

Four Tet and Floating Points are among the star DJs obsessed with this west Yorkshire party which raises funds for local kids – and has kept the developers at bay

The Guardian - UK

"It feels like the biggest sonic jump we've made yet... It feels great to break down preconceived limitations and leave them in the rearview": Metz announce new album Up On Gravity Hill, two new singles and a massive world tour

Toronto punks Metz announce fifth album Up On Gravity Hill with the release of two belting new singles – plus a slew of 2024 global tour dates

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“I never have boundaries regarding the gear I use – my rule is simply to follow my ears”: Dirty Sound Magnet sound like Hendrix meets the Doors by way of Zappa – Stavros Dzodzos explains how analog adventurism fuels their psychedelic sound

Dirty Sound Magnet have the sound of a band trying to shake loose reality. Guitarist/vocalist Dzodzos shares his analog-forward tone approach

Evening Standard

Sophie Ellis Bextor and Natasha Bedingfield enjoy social media mash-up of hit songs

The hitmakers sang a mashup of their iconic songs, sparking excitement among followers

Guitar World

Gary Clark Jr. is responsible for some of contemporary blues’ tastiest solos – here’s what you can learn from his approach

How the Austin, TX, genre polymath's signature style can modernize your blues leads

Guitar World

“I used to not bend strings at all, but I started doing it as a joke to make my friends laugh when I played classic rock riffs – it became this massive part of my playing”: Omni’s Frankie Broyles on his unlikely journey to post-punk transcendence

Post-punk trio Omni are masters of minimalism, but guitarist Frankie Broyles is having fun with classic rock moves and ZZ Top-inspired tones

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Hannah Thurlow: "Logic has become second nature to me, but Ableton is amazing for manipulating and deconstructing sounds into completely new ideas"

Bristolian producer Hannah Thurlow, formerly of 2:54, talks us through the production behind her new EP Grip

Guitar World

“Music saved me from a lonely existence, and now it’s teaching me how to relate to others and how to relate to myself”: Mat Davidson, aka Twain, found belonging with a guitar in his hand

Mat Davidson has played with Big Thief, The Low Anthem and more, but under his own steam as Twain he is chasing new horizons – with the help of the “Honda Civic” of acoustic guitars

Evening Standard

R&B star Pip Millett curates your Valentine's Day playlist

Whether you’re a lover or a hater, the rising singer-songwriter soundtracks your Valentine’s day

WhatToWatch

How to watch Bob Marley: One Love

Bob Marley: One Love is now playing, so here's all you need to know about how to watch the new music biopic.

MusicRadar

"No hyperbole, I think this is our best work" – Eddie Vedder claims Pearl Jam raised the bar on new album Dark Matter, but their 2024 tour ticket prices are soaring too

Opinion: Reports of £160+ per ticket for early fan club access to the band's UK tour dates don't bode well for some fans

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Country singer Ira Dean marries philanthropist Jennifer Parisi in Jamaica

Country music artist Ira Dean tied the knot with philanthropist Jennifer Parisi in Jamaica. The couple celebrated with an intimate three-day ceremony, incl...

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Leona Lewis: A Blooming Vision of Elegance and Romance

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Leona Lewis as she exudes elegance and romance, donning a chic black top with a delicate pink cloth flower.

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