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- September 8
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- Denon’s Prime 4 G2 is a uniquely expressive DJ setup that borrows a few tricks from Akai’s MPC range
- “He put the tape on and says ‘Who engineered this!?’ Everything is recorded way too loud.’ We said ‘We did! That’s the way Prince records’”: Janet Jackson is celebrating 40 years of Control, but Jam and Lewis made a rookie mistake when they produced it
- Universal Audio's Topline Vocal Tune is now available for Apollo and UAD hardware
- “He helped define the format with landmark videos and live concert recordings”: Billy Joel announces death of bandmate and collaborator
- “I always wanted to write with Bob Dylan. A crazy idea. Why would he pay attention to a peanut like me?”: Gene Simmons recalls how he ended up writing a song with Dylan – and names the one Kiss song he is most proud of
- “He turns up 20 minutes before the gig - ‘Alright, what’s the catering like?’”: Liam Gallagher missed the final rehearsal before opening night of the Oasis reunion tour
- September 7
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- “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the participant’s family, friends, campmates”: Two men reported to have died during Burning Man 2026
- “You have to respect the groove, and there’s certain musicians that understand that and there’s certain ones who don’t”: Greg Phillinganes has some urgent advice for you as he reveals what Quincy Jones told him when they were in the studio together
- “The very day when I'm supposed to go into the studio to record this song, I hear that he's passed away. Immediately I thought, ‘This song has to be a memorial for Steve’”: Brian May on his heartfelt tribute to Steve Cropper
- “We could do more to realise the full potential of talented creators”: Arts Council England launches fund for up-and-coming musicians and artists
- “Show more compassion and wisdom as we move forward in life. Use my sister’s life as an example for tolerance and respect to towards others”: Stella Parton urges people to stop creating AI and “endless garbage” about her late sister
- “A dude with an enormous heart that could always put a smile on my face. Rest in peace brother”: Rocker and wrestler Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams dies after bout in Pennsylvania
- September 4
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- “We did a rehearsal recently, and Zak was the drummer”: Roger Daltrey says that The Who could readmit Zak Starkey for gigs next year
- “We understand not everyone will agree on every decision made regarding Prince music”: Prince’s estate clarifies that a newly-released song does feature overdubs, as fans complain of a lack of transparency
- “This is before tape. We’d record our harmonies and then put another layer on top. We were very young, but learning to produce”: Art Garfunkel remembers how he and Paul Simon started their recording career
- Stella Lefty faces third accusation of plagiarism on a Long Way Home album track
- "I was with Eric Clapton and said, ‘Why don’t you come to the studio and play on this song?’ He said, ‘Oh, no – I can’t do that. Nobody’s ever played on a Beatles’ record": The music theory behind The Beatles' While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- This free Casio SK-1 sample pack will remind you why everybody loves this miniature lo-fi legend
- "I was like, ‘I think just no drums.’ And they're like, ‘What if it's electric guitar and dubstep? We're not putting a piano in this'”: How Max Martin and Shellback casually informed Taylor Swift that they were going to turn her ballad into a banger
- “I spoke to him the night before he passed. He said to me, 'I really feel tired and really worn out’”: Tony Iommi on dealing with his grief for Ozzy, and his new solo album
- Audacity enters a “new era” with the biggest update in the free and open-source audio editor’s 26-year history
- September 3
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- “Oh, and did we mention it’s a 7-string?”: Ibanez just fully weaponised the Iceman for metal and refreshed a whole bunch of its flagship signature models for Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and more
- Tone3000 has launched a free open-source plugin that puts hundreds of thousands of NAM A2 device captures at your fingertips
- Arise, Sir AVH: Alex Van Halen knighted in the Netherlands for his part in writing a “remarkable chapter in the history of rock music”
- “The drum parts are so iconic and… straight-faced. He was a stone-cold assassin!”: The first Neil Peart documentary trailer is out
- Olivia Rodrigo reveals the trick that producer Dan Nigro uses to get a better vocal take from her: “When I'm not giving an emotional enough performance, he will actually just set up the camera on his phone and film me, and I'll always do a better job”
- Guitar Center's Labor Day sale offers rare savings on exclusive gear with up to 30% off studio monitors, digital pianos, electronic drum kits, guitars, and more
- “No editorializing. Straight from the man’s mouth to mine”: David Byrne’s Elon Musk song is comprised entirely of the tycoon's quotes
- “The Faith guitar is the jewel in the crown”: George Michael’s ‘Faith’ guitar heads to auction – and you won’t find a 1940s Gretsch with more ‘80s mojo than this
- “My guitar is like my best friend. My guitar can get me through anything”: As she enters a new era by dropping the Cyrus name and rocking out in a white jumpsuit with a black Fender Strat, here’s what Miley has said about playing guitar
- “Her Mississippi heritage was always present in everything no matter how expansive her artistry evolved”: Blues jazz singer Cassandra Wilson has died, aged 70
- “She will not agree to work with an incompetent blackmailer for the next 15 years or pay her a ransom under the gun”: Alanis Morissette to sue “terrible” ex-tour manager
- September 2
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- “We’ve been planning this since 1973, just unconsciously”: Joe Satriani and Steve Vai officially announce release of their first-ever studio album together – and there's a new single to check out too
- Gibson has just made a forensic Custom Shop replica of Billy Gibbons’ Pearly Gates Les Paul – and if you buy one you’ll be treated to an exclusive performance from the ZZ Top frontman
- Reason Free puts 15 classic Reason devices in one free plugin that you can use in your existing DAW
- “Reflects her lifelong love for vintage snares”: Anika Nilles and TAMA collaborate on a signature snare
- The 13-note Orphea is the one-octave mini keyboard and MIDI controller that you can fit in the palm of your hand
- “Many people would love to make music, they just need an invitation”: Britain’s biggest music making weekend returns in October
- “I am still in a bit of disbelief that it happened”: Olivia Rodrigo reflects on the success of her Daisy Chain Fields fest, which saw her duet with Stevie Nicks and Alanis Morissette
- How to tune a piano: “Even the most experienced professionals, with the best ears, can spend many hours achieving the perfect tuning”
- One of my top-rated guitar practice tools just dropped to $99 - save nearly 40% on the Positive Grid Spark Neo Core
- September 1
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- “His effects are bonkers in the best way possible”: The pedal with the onboard amp, speaker and microphone, Gibson baritones, the Fender Custom Shop George Harrison Bass VI and more – this is MusicRadar's guitar gear roundup, the August 2026 edit
- "He said it himself in the letter to me – that there are only so many notes on the piano – and that's why I was annoyed. I was like, ‘You get it, so why is this happening?’”: Sam Smith reflects on their 2015 songwriting dispute with Tom Petty
- Does your digital piano have Wi-Fi? Roland's new FP-40 does, along with upgraded speakers and its latest Piano Reality engine
- “I thought it was a terrible name. But Brian was my friend. I’d just met Freddie”: How Queen almost became Build Your Own Boat
- “When I congratulated Amy, she said to me, ‘I knew what I was doing’”: Amy Winehouse “knew exactly what she had created” with Back to Black, says her former bass player and musical director
- Friedman Amplification's Jose 20 series pays tribute to the legendary amp guru whose hotrodded designs shaped Metallica and Mötley Crüe tones: “Jose Arredondo’s groundbreaking amplifier modifications helped define the sound of high-gain rock”
- “Had he decided to never write the book, he would not, probably, have ever been prosecuted”: Duane Keith Davis found guilty of murder of Tupac Shakur