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“The day Randy died was the greatest tragedy of my life": Ozzy Osbourne thought he was finished after he was fired by Black Sabbath. Then along came a guitarist named Randy Rhoads
By Paul Elliott published
Rhoads inspired the greatest music Ozzy ever made outside of Sabbath

Pino Palladino teams up with EBMM for a signature StingRay inspired by the bass that started it all
By Jonathan Horsley published
Available fretted or fretless, the Pino Palladino StingRay is resplendent in 79 Burst – and there's a super limited edition Icon Series model that replicates all the wear of his original

"I love it, but a part of me is a little afraid of it": Trap producer Lex Luger releases generative AI model based on his sound
By Matt Mullen published
Lemonaide's Collab Club is a suite of AI models that can be used to generate audio and MIDI clips in the style of successful producers using the company's Seeds app

How Amerie created a ‘00s R&B/funk classic with producer Rich Harrison
By Ben Rogerson published
“The original sample, you can feel the vibe there, but the way he flipped it is what really made it feel go-go”

How Oasis rustled up the ultimate Britpop anthem with Don't Look Back in Anger
By Andy Price published
A song destined to be bellowed at gigs, pubs, birthdays and wedding receptions for the rest of time, the huge hit crystallised a cultural moment, and verified Oasis as 90s Britain’s most popular band

“Freddie rose to the occasion. I remember getting chills”: Brian May recalls the glory of Queen at Live Aid
By Paul Elliott published
"When you watch it now, it's not without its tense moments"

"It feels like there’s a blueprint for electronic music - it's boring”: Adam Beyer on the evolution of modern dance music
By Danny Turner published
Derailed by DJing and parenthood, Swedish techno titan Adam Beyer makes a triumphant return to the studio with Explorer Vol. 1 – his first album for more than two decades

Hear Slide Away from Oasis’ first comeback gig, as massive streaming surge and earnings are revealed
By Will Groves published
First official live recording hits the net

"We're doing a King Crimson studio album": Singer/guitarist Jakko Jakszyk reveals a new album featuring Robert Fripp and other band members
By Daniel Griffiths published
With the passing of founder members and the rerelease of side projects, a new outing from the band itself seemed off the table. Until now
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