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New data reveals that explicit lyrics are in decline - but why?
By Andy Price Published
Some new statistical analysis has spotlighted a rapid decrease in the number of popular tracks that feature explicit lyrics. When did we all get so uptight?

How Khun Narin pioneered Thai sound system rock using former US military loudspeakers
By Fred Garratt-Stanley Published
The story of how a community band from rural Thailand reclaimed the relics of conflict to reinvent traditional folk music for a global audience

We speak to Tyler Spry about producing global K-pop sensations BTS
By Jim Ottewill Published
The LA-based producer Tyler Spry was raised on rock icons like The Cure and Radiohead but is now crafting the future of global pop with Bad Bunny and BTS - we trace his creative journey to Grammy success…

“Chester Bennington told him, ‘Bro, you’re going to rehab right now. You can do it’”
By Paul Elliott Published
“He actually flatlined once. He died for a few moments”

“I’m very excited by AI if the person using it is also creative and not just lazy”: We catch up with Swedish house legend John Dahlbäck
By Andy Price Published
The house DJ, producer and former Avicii collaborator tells us about his new role at artist and label partner Amuse - and reflects on his memories of working with a future superstar

“Metallica are killing us!”: How a hair metal band’s dream gig turned into a nightmare
By Paul Elliott Published
The Monsters Of Rock tour in 1988 was a disaster for Dokken

How Eminem made the ultimate motivational anthem
By Andy Price Published
Eminem’s autobiographical juggernaut is a masterclass in tension-building - and is frequently rolled out for sporting fixtures

“This big black guy with an Irish accent says, ‘Hey, I’m Phil!’ I thought, ‘This is gonna be interesting’”
By Paul Elliott Published
“We were that kind of band that didn’t go out looking for trouble but we always got it”
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