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“The riffs are precision-engineered steel. The whiplash solos deliver mind-melting dexterity in the vein of classic-era Megadeth. And it’s catchy as hell, too”: May 2026 Guitar World Editors' Picks

From The Rolling Stones to Julian Lage, Tamikrest to the Warning, this month's guitar greatness spanned many generations of players

Guitar World

Trumpiana: Battle of bluff, bluster and blunder!

Despite ongoing Iran peace talks, Donald Trump celebrated Republican primary victories, asserting his party dominance. Meanwhile, his administration faced legal challenges and criticism over various projects, including a proposed triumphal arch and a new $250 bill design. Trump also reacted furiously to a judge's order removing his name from the…

The Times of India

Seeing Springsteen in DC gave me hope

The Boss took Washington back to a time when dissent mattered

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Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters among performers in protest festival ahead of midterms

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The Independent UK

Springsteen’s tour is a call to action

The "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour is a rock 'n' roll narrative about collective action in dangerous times

Salon

Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello announce star-studded protest festival in latest jab at Trump

Trump has called for a boycott of Springsteen’s shows, labelling him a ‘total loser who spews hate’

The Independent UK

U2 to honour Shane MacGowan on new tribute album

A tribute album titled 20th Century Paddy is set to be released on 13 November, honouring The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, who passed away in 2023. The record will feature around 40 artists covering MacGowan's songs, celebrating his musical legacy. U2 has been confirmed to contribute to the album, performing…

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Springsteen's Boston Concert Turns Into Anti-Trump Rally Cry as He Targets MAGA and DOGE: 'Wanna Talk About Snowflakes?'

Bruce Springsteen's Boston concert became a political platform, criticising the president and urging the audience to choose democracy over authoritarianism, amidst a powerful rock performance.

International Business Times UK

FBI ‘concerned’ about death threats to Bruce Springsteen during tour

Legendary rocker and vocal Trump critic Bruce Springsteen has received an increasing number of death threats during his tour. It's a dangerous time to speak up in 'The Land Of Hope and Dreams'...

Euronews

Bruce Springsteen is a model for how celebrities should resist Trump

His recent concerts are a thunderous call to fight for democracy. The nation could use more like him

The Guardian - US

Colbert’s Penultimate Episode Turned Into a Trump Roast as Springsteen and De Niro Took Shots, but One Comment About Missing Files Stole the Show

The May 20 episode packed in celebrity guests who weren’t shy about taking shots at the president.

The Mary Sue

‘He made us laugh and he never flinched’: America says goodbye to The Late Show and Stephen Colbert

Jane Fonda, Bruce Springsteen and Joe Biden are among the names paying tribute to host of cancelled late-night show

The Guardian - US

"There's been a lot of death threats." The FBI are "concerned" about Bruce Springsteen's safety on the Land of Hope and Dreams tour

It's a dangerous time to speak your mind in 'The Land Of The Free'

Louder

Paul McCartney sends off Stephen Colbert as Donald Trump delivers scathing attack on host

A bittersweet but fitting farewell for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, as the celebrated talk show host signed off the final episode with special guests, including Sir Paul McCartney. The programme's historic 33-year run has come to an end, with Donald Trump gloating...

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The Independent UK

Trump sends Stephen Colbert a warning ahead of final Late Show airing

Trump issued just eight words when asked about Colbert’s last broadcast

International Business Times UK

Bruce Springsteen Slams Trump and His 'Goons' in Explosive Stephen Colbert Appearance: 'Can't Take A Joke'

Bruce Springsteen used one of Stephen Colbert's final Late Show episodes to condemn Donald Trump and CBS's billionaire owners, accusing them of silencing a comedian who 'can't take a joke.'

Euronews

Bruce Springsteen slams Donald Trump on Stephen Colbert’s penultimate show

On the eve of Stephen Colbert’s final The Late Show, Bruce Springsteen performed his anti-ICE protest song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’. The Boss used the opportunity to thank Colbert, and hit out at Donald Trump - as well as Paramount head David Ellison.

Louder

"You're the first guy in America who's lost his show because we've got a president who can't take a joke." Watch Bruce Springsteen pay tribute to Stephen Colbert as his much-loved show comes to an end

The Boss played a moving version of Streets Of Minneapolis on the eve of the final edition of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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“We were getting gold records from countries around the world. I had a DJ tell me that when he put it on for the first time, the phones lit up after 20 seconds”:Berton Averre on writing My Sharona – and why the Knack were never the next Beatles

My Sharona was the perfect pop-rock anthem, and as Averre reflects on the life and times of the Knack he admits he knew he had something special back then

The Independent UK

Bruce Springsteen takes a hard pass at Chris Christie’s high-five attempt during NYC concert

Former New Jersey governor is a longtime fan of Springsteen and has not let their dueling political views get in the way of his devotion to the musician

The Guardian - UK

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

Guitar World

“We were spent, burnt, totally out of it... We started to see The Black Parade as the enemy – one we wanted to kill”: My Chemical Romance's struggle to follow up their biggest success

The Black Parade nearly killed the band. But My Chemical Romance found changing directions almost as fatal when it came to making Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys

International Business Times UK

Sony Wants to Spend $4B on Justin Bieber and Neil Young Songs — Here's Why They Are Worth So Much

Sony and GIC near a $4 billion acquisition of Blackstone's Recognition Music Group, securing 45,000 iconic songs from artists like Bieber and Neil Young. Discover the impact on the music industry.

Louder

"One version is about a car, the other is about a feminine hygiene product. Guess which the kids liked to shout more?" The story of the failed Springsteen song that topped the American charts after being banned in the Bible Belt

How Manfred Mann took a song, added the Chopsticks chords, got the song banned and scored a No.1

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Rita Wilson reveals perfect Bruce Springsteen advice inspiring her music career

Rita Wilson had doubts about her move into music in 2012, but Bruce Springsteen helped her realise why it was ok.

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