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"With this record, I hope that people can feel my soul and my spirit because, in those solos, that’s what I’m really giving you" – Malina Moye on her new album and the 10 that changed her life
An inspiring musician talks inspirations
Max Martin on his approach to songwriting and production: “I’m trying to make every part good… I think every second needs to be awesome”
“My intentions are pure: I want to just create something that we love in the room”
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day by watching Joe Bonamassa play Sloe Gin on Rory Gallagher’s ’61 Fender Stratocaster
Almost 10 years ago to the day, Bonamassa borrowed his hero’s Strat for a special performance of Tim Curry’s Sloe Gin at the Royal Albert Hall
Rick Beato breaks down Nuno Bettencourt’s jaw-dropping solo from new Extreme single Rise, and yes, it is still impossible to play
Beato shows you where the mountain is but you’re gonna have to climb it yourself. Luckily, some super-smart shredders have it tabbed on YouTube if you're brave enough to try it...
M83’s Anthony Gonzalez on the success of Midnight City: “EDM is probably one of the styles of music that I hate the most. All of a sudden, I have these bro EDM DJs playing my music, and I just can’t even care less”
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Robert Smith convinces Ticketmaster to refund some of its fees for Cure fans
Smith had previously called out the giant as it emerged some fans had been charged more than their ticket price in fees
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen assaulted by teenager outside Florida hotel
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