SampleRadar: 207 free '90s jungle samples Incredible! Breaks, basslines and one-shots for classic-sounding jungle tracks MusicRadar · Jul 13
“He’s generous and super funny... he’s a good man”: So which rock frontman with a ‘difficult’ reputation could ex-GNR drummer Frank Ferrer be talking about? “I wish they could know him the way I know him,” he says MusicRadar · Jul 13
“Would any other rock band in the world make a track like this?”: The story of the Rolling Stones-sampling anthem that has won over a new generation Built atop an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ The Last Time, Richard Ashcroft and The Verve conjured a timeless symphony of self-assertion MusicRadar · Jul 13
“People have it played at their wedding, and I’m like, ‘Why?’”: We speak to the duo behind one of the most uplifting songs of the 1990s From the ashes of an acrimonious split came the song that some regard as the I Will Survive of the ‘90s MusicRadar · Jul 12
We got an exclusive first look at Nopia, the viral chord synth and "harmony machine" that broke the internet Creators Martin Grieco and Rocío Gal visit the MusicRadar studio to show us what Nopia can do and reveal its price ahead of the instrument's release later this year MusicRadar · Jul 11
"Rather than scratching his chin, saying, “I don’t know if this works yet”, he’ll go 'This could be the beginning of something incredible, let’s keep pushing in that direction': David Byrne discusses treating the studio "like a playground" with Brian Eno Byrne also spoke about touring with Ramones and taking inspiration from Lou Reed MusicRadar · Jul 11
“What makes this album so interesting is the fact that there are guitars that are not totally in tune – but good luck trying to get a take as good as that!”: The creative genius and ‘insane’ methodology in Van Halen’s biggest selling album “Eddie and Alex jammed for hours and hours, day after day, until they hit upon something so unique that is so perfectly natural” MusicRadar · Jul 11
"Everything started from the hand of a human being": Italian DJ and producer Ciauru wins Reply AI Music Contest The awards seek to showcase how AI can be used positively in the creative industries MusicRadar · Jul 11
“I was so shocked and sad when he died. At the time, we were recording in Montserrat with George Martin. That night, I wrote a song about Bon”: Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen’s heartfelt tribute to legendary AC/DC singer Bon Scott “As a rock ’n’ roll singer and as a person, he was one of the best” MusicRadar · Jul 10
“We want to stand head and shoulders with the giants and say ‘Yeah it is nice up here Bob Dylan, John Lennon because I'm Richard Ashcroft. We’re The Verve”: The Rolling Stones-sampling Britpop epic that has captivated a new generation Built atop an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ The Last Time, Richard Ashcroft and The Verve conjured a timeless symphony of self-assertion MusicRadar · Jul 10
“It's extremely easy to use, but only once you’ve got to grips with what is quite an esoteric control interface”: Donner DBM-100 metronome review The Donner DBM-100 looks and feels like a handheld games console - but is it just as much fun to use as it looks? MusicRadar · Jul 10
You can now control FL Studio with an agentic AI chatbot from inside the DAW Image-Line's FL Studio 2026 also brings an redesigned Flex synth, cloud-based project backup, an updated Loop Starter and much more to the popular DAW MusicRadar · Jul 10
"Music was my first desire": Film titan Anthony Hopkins to release album of original compositions The 88-year-old actor is a lifelong pianist, composer and music fanatic MusicRadar · Jul 10
"Diamond is grown as a crystalline layer before the substrate is removed, leaving a self-supporting diamond dome": Fancy dropping $8,500 on some new cans? Final unveils new DX10000 CL headphone at jaw-dropping price MusicRadar · Jul 10
MusicRadar · Jul 10 “He called me and said, ‘There’s a scene in this film which is going to make it a hit all over again.’ I saw it and said, ‘Oh my God!’ When I played that song in England it would go down like a lead zeppelin”: The story of Elton John’s classic sleeper hit “I knew Bernie would like me to do this one because it’s about his girlfriend”
MusicRadar · Jul 10 "Eight and a half years ago, my life changed immeasurably. Music is not part of my life anymore": Huey Lewis reveals the tragic impact of hearing loss The pop-rock icon spoke on Michael Rosenbaum's podcast about being "basically deaf" for almost a decade
MusicRadar · Jul 10 Korg’s DIY NTS-4 looks like the budget-friendly desktop mixer we always wanted the Volca Mix to be The latest Nu:Tekt device has six mixer channels, internal and external effects routing, USB-C audio and Eurorack compatibility
MusicRadar · Jul 10 Simply the test: It's MusicRadar's Quiz of the Week #13! Unlucky for some? Are you ready to have your knowledge of this week's music news put to the test?
MusicRadar · Jul 9 “I decided to give up the guitar when I heard Eric Clapton, the way people are put off playing tennis when they watch Roger Federer”: Jethro Tull legend Ian Anderson on why he plays the flute – and why Ritchie Blackmore is ‘definitely not mad’ “I found the flute gave me something very interesting melodically”
MusicRadar · Jul 9 "I’ve come to the conclusion that it no longer feels right for me to be part of it": Dutch DJ Franky Rizardo withdraws from Pete Tong remix over dispute with John Summit The disagreement stems from confusion about who the remix was offered to first
MusicRadar · Jul 9 "Paul really misses being in a band": Keith Richards comments on relationship with Beatles legend Richards spoke about the pair's bond with Zane Lowe on Apple Music
MusicRadar · Jul 9 AlphaTheta’s new all-in-one DJ rig aims to provide “a natural transition from home DJing to club environments” The XDJ-AN is a self-contained two-channel setup that lets users access tracks via cloud storage, Apple Music, Tidal and more
MusicRadar · Jul 9 "The game is gone… this is not a Super Bowl": Justin Bieber to join line-up for FIFA's World Cup final halftime show The Canadian pop superstar joins artists like Shakira and BTS in the first-ever halftime show
MusicRadar · Jul 9 "Although Dylan showed me what I wanted to be, Syd Barrett showed me how I could be it. And I actually wound up sounding like John Lennon": cult rocker Robyn Hitchcock opens up about unique career The former Soft Boys frontman spoke with comedian and writer Stewart Lee
MusicRadar · Jul 9 “I just had shivers right up my spine. I couldn’t wait to actually get in and record it”: Bonnie Tyler on the classic song for which she will always be remembered The popular Welsh singer has died aged 75