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The true meaning and dense theory of one of Gary Numan’s most beloved tracks
By Roland Schmidt published
The true meaning and dense theory of one of Gary Numan’s most beloved tracks

Got a new piano or keyboard for Christmas but struggling to get started? Here's my pick of 12 accessories that will make learning easier
By Daryl Robertson published
From a sturdy bench to crystal clear headphones, a reliable sustain pedal and online learning software, these are the must-have piano accessories to help you get started

Miley Cyrus explains her distinctive singing voice and why it’s preventing her from touring
By Ben Rogerson published
"It's like running a marathon with ankle weights on," she says

“She sang it once. From a vocal standpoint, no one has that much courage”: How Alanis Morissette made You Oughta Know
By Amit Sharma published
"I thought maybe ten people would hear this song,” she said

"OK, let’s have some backstory”: The group songwriting sessions that yielded Lily Allen’s West End Girl
By Ben Rogerson published
“It felt like days I had as a teenager in a band, writing live in the room,” says collaborator Violet Skies

Got a new e-kit for Christmas? Transform it with 15 day one upgrades that will make it sound better and play quieter
By Chris Barnes published
Keep the peace and supercharge your practice with my personal recommendations

It turns out there’s a reason André 3000 turned up at the 2025 Met Gala with a grand piano on his back
By Ben Rogerson published
After the flutey New Blue Sun we now have 7 piano sketches

“I would come into the studio and people didn’t want to listen to me”: Avril Lavigne’s fight to create her first big hit
By Amit Sharma published
It also kick-started the career of production team The Matrix
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