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His playing had an intensity and drama that even Eric Clapton admired – and it all started with classical guitar: Paul Kossoff was a rare genius with a vibrato to die for

It was Clapton's work with John Mayall that electrified the Free guitarist's imagination. Then it was Marshall stacks, a Les Paul and a wicked vibrato…

“Those looped dance music breakdowns and drops have been done a million times before - so tweak them a little!”: New to working with loops? Start here

“Those looped dance music breakdowns and drops have been done a million times before - so tweak them a little!”: New to working with loops? Start here

"Those looped dance music breakdowns and drops have been done a million times before - so tweak them a little!"

The glitterball guitar heroes of ’70s funk were masters of rhythm guitar – and learning their string-popping techniques and snappy chord shapes will make you a better player

The glitterball guitar heroes of ’70s funk were masters of rhythm guitar – and learning their string-popping techniques and snappy chord shapes will make you a better player

Unpacking the techniques pioneered by the likes of Nile Rodgers, Hamish Stuart and Claydes Charles Smith

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“Shockingly good for an instrument at such a low price point”: Squier Affinity Series Starcaster Deluxe review

Is it time this electric expanded its cult appeal and became a mainstream blockbuster? Because this is one cool – and affordable – semi

The year's most creative album artwork

While the album cover may be less visible than it was in the age of the music megastore, it's still a vital part of the creative process. Here are our pick 2024's most inspired record sleeves.

Sean Lennon says album cover reveals how John Lennon felt about Yoko Ono: ‘I think it’s clear’

Musician is up for a Grammy for his work on his late father’s album ‘Mind Games’

The Independent UK

Why Christmas music should stay on Compact Disc forever

I strongly suggest physically isolating your festive tunes so they can’t infect the rest of your year.

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Sum 41 cancel Australian tour as they share Deryck Whibley health update

Sum 41 cancel Australian tour as they share Deryck Whibley health update

Canadian rock band are currently near the end of their farewell tour

The Independent UK

Fuming music fans hit out at 'chaotic' queues at Glasgow's OVO Hydro

Fuming music fans hit out at 'chaotic' queues at Glasgow's OVO Hydro

FUMING music fans have hit out after facing 'chaotic' and 'long queues' at a gig at Glasgow's OVO Hydro...

The National (Scotland)

“Pure alchemy – and rendered in Vangelis’ Atmos mix, it makes Armageddon sound surprisingly inviting”: Aphrodite’s Child witness the end of the world again with a repackaged 666

“Pure alchemy – and rendered in Vangelis’ Atmos mix, it makes Armageddon sound surprisingly inviting”: Aphrodite’s Child witness the end of the world again with a repackaged 666

The Greek trio’s musical take on the apocalyptic Gospel of John returns 52 years on with far less controversy and unbroken artistic impact

Spotify Wrapped is back for 2024 – but why is a decade-old Vance Joy song Australia’s most popular local track?

Spotify Wrapped is back for 2024 – but why is a decade-old Vance Joy song Australia’s most popular local track?

Spotify has yet again revealed the nation’s listening habits and Vance Joy’s unkillable 2013 hit Riptide is the Australian song we listened to most this year. But why?

The Guardian - AU

Spotify Wrapped is about more than what songs you listen to – it’s about what makes you you

Spotify Wrapped is about more than what songs you listen to – it’s about what makes you you

Spotify has just released its 2024 Spotify Wrapped, the music streaming site’s annual presentation of each user’s yearly listening habits. It gives you a fun recap of your most listened to songs, artists and genres from the past year – complete with stats like how many minutes you listened and…

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Zayn Malik Worries Fans After Cancelling a Show 50 Minutes Before It Was Supposed to Begin

Zayn Malik Worries Fans After Cancelling a Show 50 Minutes Before It Was Supposed to Begin

On his first tour since leaving the One Direction, the British artist has fans concerned for his well-being in the wake of the last-minute cancelation and the recent death of bandmate Liam Payne.

“The new high-powered mover from Hoover - it’s a little groover!”: What Brian Johnson sang before his audition for AC/DC

“The new high-powered mover from Hoover - it’s a little groover!”: What Brian Johnson sang before his audition for AC/DC

He was broke and needed the money!

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Spotify Wrapped 2024: Female Artists Dominate With The Most Listeners

2024 was a year where women reigned supreme in the music industry.

2024 Was World's Taylor Swift Era Once Again: Spotify Reveals Top Artists, Songs, Albums, Podcasts

Taylor Swift is the most streamed artist on Spotify for a second straight year. A look at the most streamed songs, albums and artists in 2024.

Live Is But A Dream…: Avenged Sevenfold announce European summer tour for 2025

The hard rock/heavy metal titans will play arenas and festivals across the continent in June

Is Travis Kelce Coming to the Eras Tour in Vancouver?

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How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Spending the Holiday Season Once the 'Eras Tour' Ends

"They will learn so much about each other."

“We made a handwritten tab book. I wanted to make some sort of DIY zine, and I had all these guitar solos from the EP that people were asking about”: Musical polymath Luna Li on blending harps with Fender Jaguars – and the art of arrangement

Hannah Bussiere Kim is now touring with more instruments than ever before, but it’s the people she’s working with who help make the magic happen

“If I was only doing blues, we wouldn’t be sitting here. The mix of what I do is what makes it stand out”: Bonnie Raitt on why pushing beyond the blues was key to her success – that, and making her guitar “sound like bacon smells”

Praised by the likes of B.B. King and Sheryl Crow, Raitt’s guitar playing continues to influence – and transcend – genres and generations

“Phil and I were both on our knees trying to find this screw”: Scott Gorham's bootleg Les Paul fell apart during his disastrous Thin Lizzy audition, but his struggles inspired a key tweak he now makes to all of his Les Pauls

Gorham wasn't unprepared for his tryout with the future rock legends – he just had a guitar that almost seemed to have a vendetta against him

“Over the last 10 years, I’ve been a bit disillusioned by popular music. The business sucks.” A revitalised Trent Reznor is ready to to be “back in the driver’s seat” again with a new Nine Inch Nails project

Nine Inch Nails might be back with us sooner than we had imagined

The Independent UK

Lauren Mayberry steps out of the band Chvrches for a solo album that shows her influences

The birth of Lauren Mayberry as a solo artist should be marked by something like a wolf cry

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: A Global Phenomenon Comes To End

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, a global phenomenon, celebrates her music journey and connection with fans, grossing over Taylor Swift's Eras Tour: A Global Phenomenon Comes To End billion by 2023.

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