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“It doesn’t fundamentally affect anybody’s songs”: Eurovision boss explains why Finland’s bow-shredding violinist is playing live at the 2026 Song Contest, while other instrumentalists aren't

“It’s very much a ‘nice to have’ and we’re happy to do it where we can,” says Martin Green

MusicRadar

“I bent up from the 21st fret and broke the first string – I played the rest of the solo without it”: Hidden for four decades, the story behind the (almost) unheard outro solo on John Farnham’s smash hit, You’re the Voice

Celtic rock bagpipe phrasing, THAT blazing arpeggio and a crazy bend that broke a string – learn how Brett Garsed played his solo in this exclusive feature

Guitar World

"I will never play with them again. I’d rather die than play with them." Don't hold your breath for a New Order reunion performance at the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony

Peter Hook makes his feelings on a New Order reunion crystal clear

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“Fran knew Barry, and I knew Fran, and Fran had played with Sib, and Sib had played with Tom, and Barry knew Tom, and Tom knew me, but Fran didn’t know that I knew that he knew Barry too”: The strange tale of Boston’s record-breaking debut album

A sophisticated sound that eight million Americans fell for

MusicRadar

Tayler Holder Net Worth: How Young Country Singer and Former TikTok Star Amassed a $2 Million Fortune

Country singer Tayler Holder cancels his 2026 tour to focus on mental health, revealing struggles with emotional exhaustion and sparking discussions on fame's hidden pressures.

International Business Times UK

“Chaka Khan decided to fire the whole band – I don’t know why. But the week after she fired us, Prince called”: How Andrew Gouche rose from playing church halls to become the guru of gospel bass with Prince

Gouche met Prince in 2011 while leading Chaka Khan’s band

Guitar World

“None of it sat well with him. The further we went into rock, the less he liked it”: When the Eagles’ founding guitarist knew it was time to leave

Bernie Leadon left the band amid a changing lineup and creative differences

Guitar World

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Still the Face of Country? Keith Urban's ACM Awards Role Sparks Fresh Buzz After 2026 Reveal

Keith Urban's role as a presenter at the 2026 ACM Awards reignites discussions about his status in country music amidst a changing genre landscape.

International Business Times UK

“By day they worked on the official record. At night they taped an entirely different record, without the knowledge or approval of the label”: The story of Roxy Music’s Phil Manzanera, Quiet Sun and their sly posthumous album

Guitarist’s mid-70s juggling act proved his previous band’s worth via their LP Mainstream, assembled in a rush while he was tracking solo debut Diamond Head

Louder

Take the ultimate Eurovision quiz! Can you avoid nul points?

Ahead of the 70th grand final on Saturday, it’s time to test your knowledge of Europe’s biggest pop spectacular. But can you sort your Loreen from your Vanilla Ninja?

The Guardian - UK

“I've been to a couple of Bob's shows and I couldn't tell what the song was that he was doing. Now, that's a bit much”: Paul McCartney gently suggests that Bob Dylan could give a little more thought to the needs of his audience when he performs live

“I get it if he doesn't want to do Mr Tambourine Man. Maybe he's fed up with that. But I would like to hear it. And I've paid”

MusicRadar

Kevin Morby: Little Wide Open review – midwestern elegist mulls over the mystery of life’s big questions

With help from Aaron Dessner, Bon Iver and Lucinda Williams, the Americana artist shares his uncertainties around his roots and relationships in unhurried, subtly melancholic songs

The Guardian - UK

"To my shock, as I was singing Stairway to Heaven, Led Zeppelin walked into the club." The story behind the night that Led Zeppelin watched Heart play a Led Zeppelin set

The Wilson sisters once walked out of a Led Zeppelin gig. But six years later, Led Zeppelin walked in to a Heart gig to find the sisters playing Led Zeppelin songs

Louder

Paul McCartney shares ‘important’ reason he refuses to take photos with fans

‘The minute I start thinking I’m something above myself, I won’t like me,’ the Beatles star said

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Paul McCartney on why he refuses fan selfies - as he blasts 'untalented' influencers

The Beatles legend, 83, shared the ‘long explanation’ he gives to baffled fans asking for selfies

The Independent UK

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon

The Independent UK

Fictional KPop Demon Hunters band to go on very real world arena tour after Netflix success

Tour expected to visit nearly 150 cities in 2027

The Independent UK

Meet DARA, Bulgaria’s first ever Eurovision Song Contest champion

Pop singer triumphed with her energetic dance track ‘Bangaranga’, beating Israel in the song contest held in Vienna, Austria

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"I learned this note-for-note because it really touched me emotionally; it was so vulnerable." The eight songs that fuelled Steve Stevens' teenage rock'n'roll dreams

Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens recalls the songs that rocked his world during his formative years

The Independent UK

How Australian pop star Delta Goodrem went from Neighbours to cancer ordeal to Eurovision darling

Singer and actor is already a household name thanks to her 2003 debut album ‘Innocent Eyes’

International Business Times UK

KATSEYE 'Wildworld' Tour 2026: UK, US & Europe Dates, Tickets—And Is Manon Joining the Lineup?

KATSEYE announces their 'Wildworld' 2026 tour, marking a major milestone, while fans wonder about Manon Bannerman's participation amidst ongoing speculation about her status in the group.

International Business Times UK

Chris Brown Melts Down Over Brutal Album Reviews, Tells Haters to 'Go Listen to Zara Larsson'

Chris Brown addresses criticism of his album 'Brown' via social media, sparking debate over his response and the role of artists in confronting reviews.

Metal Hammer

"The most surreal moment at that day was running into Ronnie Wood in the bathroom." Zakk Wylde's wild stories of Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy, Dimebag Darrell, Dave Grohl, Elton John and more

Zakk Wylde spent years playing guitar for Ozzy, fronts Black Label Society, has taken the place of Dimebag Darrell in the current Pantera… and these are some of his stories

The Independent UK

UK Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer is unfazed by British pessimism: ‘I’m used to being the underdog’

‘People need to bloomin’ smile once in a while,’ says UK entrant Sam Battle, ahead of the campest night in music – which isn’t without controversy this year

The Independent UK

Vienna coffeehouse becomes microcosm in tensions around Israel’s Eurovision inclusion

Israeli singer said he has practiced performing while being booed

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