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“Young men of high social status basically getting drunk in the evening and then attacking people on the streets of London": David Bowie’s secret theatrical project was to be set in 18th-century London

Reams of notes for The Spectator found in his New York office

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David Bowie’s final project was 18th century musical, new V&A exhibition reveals

A forthcoming display of the singer’s archive includes sticky notes detailing a theatrical work called The Spectator, about a petty thief and high-class gangs in London

The Guardian - UK

Archivists discover that David Bowie was working on a musical set in 18th Century London when he died

You can see his notes and ideas for the proposed show at the David Bowie Centre, which opens at London’s V&A East Storehouse this month

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David Bowie's final secret project revealed

David Bowie was secretly working on a musical about 18th century London before he died.

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Kate Moss signals start of autumn with chic look at London party with Sienna Miller and Mel C

The British supermodel, 51, ditched the summer dresses and sandals for an effortlessly cool ensemble at the Longchamp party

Evening Standard

David Bowie's final project unearthed as notes from '18th century musical' to go on show in east London

Bowie’s notes have been donated to the V&A Museum along with the rest of Bowie’s archive

Evening Standard

“Once you finish your arrangement, remove two elements from it. Be brutal”: Why imposing hard limitations could be the secret to finishing more music

We’re all struggling to fit in music-making between our other time consuming responsibilities. Optimise your process by cutting back on the options

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“I used to have a really crap 335 copy – I think it was a Hohner. It would just never stay in tune. Fortunately it got stolen”: Pulp’s Mark Webber explains the happy accidents, thefts and uncontrollable pedals behind the British indie icons’ guitar sound

The fan-turned-bandmember on how More came about, why he’s glad four of his guitars were stolen, and why he’s retired the Crybaby from his pedalboard

Guitar World

David Bowie lookalike contest to take place in London this weekend

The London festival is hosting a unique competition judged by David Bowie's original collaborators

Evening Standard

'Never Felt Like A Woman Until 26': Lorde Says 'Virgin' Mixes Femininity And Sometimes Being A Man

Lorde, 28, opens up about discovering womanhood at 26, influenced by her androgynous mother and music icons like David Bowie. Her album 'Virgin' explores gender fluidity, femininity and personal identity, offering a bold, introspective look at self-expression.

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“I just had to sit there, drink a bit, have a cigarette, wink at the band”: Why David Bowie ditched promoting Low and instead became Iggy Pop’s keyboard player

Bowie put helping his Berlin flatmate Iggy Pop first, with promo for one of his greatest ever albums falling by the wayside

MusicRadar

"I've analysed hundreds of players over the years. They're all a part of what I do": Clem Burke's 10 essential drum albums

"You've got to listen to what the greats have done," the Blondie 'heartbeat', who passed away this year told us

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"It was such a poetic ending to a career that you just can’t take your eyes and ears off." Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme salutes the late Ozzy Osbourne

Josh Homme can see a certain beauty in Ozzy Osbourne's final show and heartbreaking death

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“When Bowie lived with me, he kept pushing me, saying, 'You’ve gotta keep changing. You can’t keep repeating yourself’”: The legendary rock singer whose band stopped him from recording with David Bowie

“We were joined at the hip in 1974!" says Glenn Hughes

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Sir Gary Oldman: 'World has gone to s***' since David Bowie died

Sir Gary Oldman believes the "world's gone to s***" since his dear friend David Bowie died.

Guitar World

“Bowie heard we were thinking of packing it in. He wrote a letter saying, ‘I really love your band… would you consider doing this song?’” The life and times of Mick Ralphs, the innovative founding guitarist of Mott the Hoople and Bad Company

The trailblazing English guitarist passed away on June 23 and left a formidable legacy, influencing the likes of Joe Bonamassa and countless others

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Kate Moss to host David Bowie podcast series for BBC Radio 6 Music

Kate Moss will host the eight-part podcast series David Bowie: Changeling for BBC Radio 6 Music, exploring the late music icon's artistic evolution during the early 1970s.

Guitar World

“Steve Vai walked me through the process – he’s had it done twice. He introduced me to one of the best surgeons in the US”: Adrian Belew on his carpal tunnel fears and recovery, working with Vai and Frank Zappa, and his next musical adventure

As he recovers from surgery, the progressive guitar icon draws a line from Frank Zappa through Talking Heads, King Crimson and Beat, explains his synergy with Steve Vai, and hints at the pedals that will drive his future creations

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‘Working with Kanye? That’s definitely in the past’: rap legends Clipse on beef, Bono and Mr Bean

Amid their triumphant reunion, the brothers Pusha T and Malice answer your questions on the wisdom of the apostles, the catharsis of writing about their late parents and the greatness of Billy Joel

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"This isn't just a piano, it's the 1901 Steinway B heard across albums from Elton John, David Bowie, and Fleetwood Mac": Spitfire Audio's latest instrument captures the sound of the historic Strawberry Studios

Château Piano samples a 1901 Steinway B found in an 18th-century French manor house and residential studio beloved by '70s icons

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Berlin’s ailing club scene: a unique inheritance needs protecting

Editorial: The likely closure of one of Germany’s most famous gay dance venues is a depressing sign of the times, as cherished institutions struggle to stay afloat

Louder

"I felt out of place. That group didn't have much musical merit and I thought it was crap": The oddball career of Kevin Ayers, quintessential English songwriter

Kevin Ayers co-founded Soft Machine, influenced Bowie, shared acid trips and girlfriends with Hendrix, and knew Syd Barrett better than most

Evening Standard

I Was There by Alan Edwards: Behind the scenes with a Starman of rock

Exactly what you want from a behind-the-scenes music autobiography: anecdote after anecdote

Evening Standard

I worked with Ozzy Osbourne a lot - he was always the funniest man in the room

Dylan Jones remembers Ozzy Osbourne as an extremely funny man with a talent for swearing and a deep love for his music and his wife and children

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Billy Idol believes Ozzy Osbourne 'went out his way'

Billy Idol is convinced his friend Ozzy Osbourne "went out his way" following his death aged 76 but he's still "in shock" to have lost the rocker just two weeks after his huge farewell gig with Black Sabbath.

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