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“This track is very much John Deacon world. I don’t think I was on it at all to start off with!”By Chris Bird Published -
“Ray Davies is the best songwriter we ever had”: Graham Coxon on his influences and why his new album is coming out lateBy Beth Simpson Published -
“I will never be able to express my gratitude”: Taylor Swift pays tribute to her parents at Songwriters Hall Of Fame ceremonyBy Beth Simpson Published -
“It used to be, like, 25 minutes long!”: The classic Guns N’ Roses ballad inspired by Elton JohnBy Amit Sharma Published -
How Linkin Park created their biggest song that has now racked up billions of streamsBy Andy Price Published -
Producer Mike Stock on the secret sauce in Rick Astley's biggest song and hating being called a 'hit factory'By Daniel Griffiths Published -
The Unofficial Scotland World Cup song is a tribute to LCD SoundsystemBy Beth Simpson Published
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“This track is very much John Deacon world. I don’t think I was on it at all to start off with!”By Chris Bird Published -
“It used to be, like, 25 minutes long!”: The classic Guns N’ Roses ballad inspired by Elton JohnBy Amit Sharma Published -
“I thought, 'I have no idea how I'm learning that'”: How Anika Nilles prepared for the Rush tourBy Beth Simpson Published -
How Mark Knopfler combined sublime fingerpicking and Shakespearean tragedy in a Dire Straits classicBy Amit Sharma Published -
Misstra know it all? It's MusicRadar's Quiz of the Week #9By Daniel Griffiths Published -
“Almost nobody seemed to realise it was him”: Mick Jagger turns up and sings at an Oxford pub folk sessionBy Beth Simpson Published -
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Extreme and Weezer all confirmed for Stage Tour, the Guitar Hero successor gameBy Beth Simpson Published -
“I picked up the violin bow to emulate Jimmy Page”: How The Cult created their signature songBy Andrew Daly Published -
“The next one is more dismal, but the third one is really upbeat”: Robert Smith outlines the next two Cure albumsBy Beth Simpson Published
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“The most exclusive party of the year”: Watch Diplo DJ at his 6-year-old son’s kindergarten graduationBy Beth Simpson Published -
Keep On Dancing: New study shows it provides “vigorous” exercise and lowers stressBy Beth Simpson Published -
5 things we learned in the studio with O'FlynnBy Si Truss Published -
“Get ready to turn the speakers up”: Chase And Status sign up for new James Bond video gameBy Beth Simpson Published -
What is Superbooth 2026?: Everything you need to know about the Berlin music tech showBy Si Truss Published -
"I don't know what he gets out of it": The scam promoter who's enraging Scottish techno DJsBy Beth Simpson Published -
5 production tips we learned from watching house producer Hammer create a track from scratchBy Si Truss Published -
"Record everything all the time – and keep it all": 8 pro techno producers explain how they create their tracksBy Si Truss Published -
How PinkPantheress’s meteoric rise has been aided and abetted by Basement JaxxBy Ben Rogerson Published
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Drummers
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“I thought, 'I have no idea how I'm learning that'”: How Anika Nilles prepared for the Rush tourBy Beth Simpson Published -
“The perfect choice for this!”: Mike Portnoy praises Anika Nilles’ performance at Rush comeback gigBy Beth Simpson Published -
"Kurt kissed me and said, 'now I don't have to be the only songwriter!'”: Dave Grohl's evolution as a songwriterBy Neil Crossley Published -
“I was like ‘That’s not my one’”: Dave Grohl recalls the time Nine Inch Nails laughed at himBy Beth Simpson Published -
“Don’t work with somebody that’s destroying your job”: El Estepario Siberiano urges non-collaboration with Suno usersBy Beth Simpson Published -
“I would never say that to anybody” What did Dave Grohl say to David Bowie the first time he met him?By Beth Simpson Published -
“I don't think Kurt really dug me”: Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin recalls the heady days of the early ’90sBy Paul Elliott Published -
Best headphones for drummers 2026: sound isolation for the studio, rehearsal room and stageBy Jai Widdowson-Jones Last updated -
“It’s amusing and it’s very real”: Ringo Starr talks about his duet with Paul and the Beatles biopicsBy Beth Simpson Published
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Gigs & Festivals
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“I thought, 'I have no idea how I'm learning that'”: How Anika Nilles prepared for the Rush tourBy Beth Simpson Published -
Thomas Bangalter reveals Daft Punk's extreme preparation for the heat of their iconic 2006 Coachella setBy Ben Rogerson Published -
“The perfect choice for this!”: Mike Portnoy praises Anika Nilles’ performance at Rush comeback gigBy Beth Simpson Published -
Olivia Rodrigo confirms new song featuring Robert Smith, then immediately sings it live with himBy Ben Rogerson Published -
“They inspire me to be weirder and more myself”: Olivia Rodrigo names her current favourite bandBy Ben Rogerson Published -
“I don’t know whether my voice is coming back”: Barry Manilow says he doesn’t “sound like me” after cancer surgeryBy Beth Simpson Published -
“I don't know what you have to be so proud of right now": Black Crowes booed at gig in Tampa, FloridaBy Beth Simpson Published -
How Radiohead were finally convinced to embrace wireless guitar and mic tech for their most recent showsBy Ben Rogerson Published -
Audience member steps in for ailing keyboard player during a live orchestral showing of La La LandBy Ben Rogerson Published
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Guitarists
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“Ray Davies is the best songwriter we ever had”: Graham Coxon on his influences and why his new album is coming out lateBy Beth Simpson Published -
Rush’s Geddy Lee, Paul Gilbert and John Petrucci on the guitar genius of Alex LifesonBy Jonathan Horsley Published -
“They’re not really football people are they?” Noel Gallagher watch the World Cup final half-time showBy Beth Simpson Published -
“You can’t put out a record about a trad band": the Dire Straits classic that's often imitated, but rarely masteredBy Grant Moon Published -
How Brian May ended up playing his 'Sword of Power' Red Special on the Masters of the Universe themeBy Ben Rogerson Published -
Steve Farris on the time he jammed ZZ Top and Led Zeppelin songs with Eddie Van HalenBy Jonathan Horsley Published -
Ace Frehley’s iconic ‘Budokan’ Les Paul Custom sells at auction for $512,000By Jonathan Horsley Published -
Ronnie Wood on the first Stones song he helped to create – before he was in the bandBy Paul Elliott Published -
“Eddie Van Halen ruined rock guitar all through the '80s and '90s”: Fighting talk from the Jesus And Mary ChainBy Beth Simpson Published 19 Comments
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Keyboard Players
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Greg Phillinganes schools Clyde Lawrence on how to play the piano part in Toto’s Rosanna correctlyBy Ben Rogerson Published -
Tony Banks says that virtuoso technique was never his priority, but avoiding "lazy" chord progressions wasBy Ben Rogerson Published -
"They did a beautiful job": How The Repair Shop restored The Stranglers’ vintage keyboardBy Will Simpson Published -
“Quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative": Perry Bamonte, of the Cure, dies aged 65By Will Groves Published -
"The most unbelievable thing I’d ever seen": Synth player Steve Porcaro on writing with Michael JacksonBy Will Simpson Published -
"I still seem to be very capable of hitting the odd wrong note”: Rick Wakeman shares positive health updateBy Will Simpson Published -
“A unique, talented, and innovative musician”: Tributes paid to Blancmange's Stephen LuscombeBy Will Simpson Published -
Cradle of Filth guitarist Ashok fired mid-tour, days after keyboardist wife quits citing low pay and “toxic” atmosphereBy Jonathan Horsley Published -
Kylie Minogue’s Tension tour keyboard player reveals the compact synth she relies onBy Ben Rogerson Published
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Producers & Engineers
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“A lasting gift from a true musical great”: Ryuichi Sakamoto’s memoir to be published in SeptemberBy Beth Simpson Published -
“It’s the moment that all producers wait for but I’m just really happy it happened with her”: Oscar Scheller on PinkPantheressBy Jim Ottewill Published -
“She’s the best engineer I’ve ever worked with”: Jack Antonoff on the “genius” engineer behind Taylor Swift's biggest albumsBy Matt Mullen Published -
“It’s boring to know what you’re doing in the studio – once you know what you’re doing, the magic leaves”: Jack Antonoff on why music production "expertise" is overratedBy Matt Mullen Published -
Taylor Swift reunites with Jack Antonoff for Toy Story 5 song, I Knew It, I Knew YouBy Ben Rogerson Published -
“I bought one in 1984 – I'm looking at it now": Vince Clarke reveals his favourite synth of all timeBy Andy Jones Published -
Meet the teenage producer who’s ended up with production credits on two new Drake songsBy Ben Rogerson Published -
“I lost six months of scheduled work”: Linda Perry calls Billie Joe Armstrong a “pussy” for backtracking on collabBy Beth Simpson Published -
“Inclusion is not charity”: Blind producer takes action against firm he co-foundedBy Beth Simpson Published
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Singers & Songwriters
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“I will never be able to express my gratitude”: Taylor Swift pays tribute to her parents at Songwriters Hall Of Fame ceremonyBy Beth Simpson Published -
Producer Mike Stock on the secret sauce in Rick Astley's biggest song and hating being called a 'hit factory'By Daniel Griffiths Published -
"Too silly to talk about”: Elvis Costello won’t be suing Olivia Rodrigo over supposed plagiarismBy Beth Simpson Published -
“Playing music should always be fun”: Ed Sheeran and Orange launch the “ultimate busking amp”By Jonathan Horsley Published -
Billy Ray Cyrus on the moment he was inspired to beat his vocal paralysisBy Ben Rogerson Published -
“He had to have his privacy, to be completely alone”: How Prince created a masterpiece in isolationBy Neil Crossley Published -
“A lasting gift from a true musical great”: Ryuichi Sakamoto’s memoir to be published in SeptemberBy Beth Simpson Published -
Randy Newman playfully accepts Taylor Swift’s praise as they sing You Got A Friend In Me togetherBy Ben Rogerson Published -
How Brian May ended up playing his 'Sword of Power' Red Special on the Masters of the Universe themeBy Ben Rogerson Published
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Singles And Albums
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Producer Mike Stock on the secret sauce in Rick Astley's biggest song and hating being called a 'hit factory'By Daniel Griffiths Published -
The Unofficial Scotland World Cup song is a tribute to LCD SoundsystemBy Beth Simpson Published -
"Too silly to talk about”: Elvis Costello won’t be suing Olivia Rodrigo over supposed plagiarismBy Beth Simpson Published -
“Almost nobody seemed to realise it was him”: Mick Jagger turns up and sings at an Oxford pub folk sessionBy Beth Simpson Published -
“The next one is more dismal, but the third one is really upbeat”: Robert Smith outlines the next two Cure albumsBy Beth Simpson Published -
They might be Gen-Z's new favourite band, but the chances of a Dire Straits reunion are "nil"By Ben Rogerson Published -
Jennifer Lopez says that she was advised to change a song because it sounded too similar to a Whitney Houston hitBy Ben Rogerson Published -
Olivia Rodrigo confirms new song featuring Robert Smith, then immediately sings it live with himBy Ben Rogerson Published -
Christopher Cross admits that he "ripped off" Paul McCartney on Ride Like The WindBy Ben Rogerson Published
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The Unofficial Scotland World Cup song is a tribute to LCD SoundsystemBy Beth Simpson Published -
"Too silly to talk about”: Elvis Costello won’t be suing Olivia Rodrigo over supposed plagiarismBy Beth Simpson Published -
Rush’s Geddy Lee, Paul Gilbert and John Petrucci on the guitar genius of Alex LifesonBy Jonathan Horsley Published
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