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Taylor Swift finally nominated for the Songwriters’ Hall Of Fame
By Will Simpson published
She could be youngest inductee since Stevie Wonder

“An iconic band performing at one of the world’s most legendary landmarks”: Spinal Tap’s final act is coming to cinemas in 2026
By Will Simpson published
It’s a concert movie, filmed at – where else? - Stonehenge

Oasis Knebworth gigs for 2026 appeared to be leaked... in the House of Lords
By Will Simpson published
But Lady Taylor of Stevenage then says she was “speaking hypothetically”

Think you know your... Rush?
By MusicRadar published
MusicRadar quiz: Do you know your 2112 from your YYZ? Time to prove it!

PinkPantheress, Billy Bragg, Jamie Cullum and more to spill hitmaking secrets at Anti Social Camp
By Harry Bowden-Ford published
Songwriting workshop festival makes UK debut this November

Classic Interview: Soft Cell’s Dave Ball – “To my mind, Kraftwerk are as influential as The Beatles”
By Danny Scott published
The late synth-pop veteran on synths, production and keeping things simple

"He will always be loved by fans who loved his music": Dave Ball, founder of Soft Cell and The Grid, has died aged 66
By Si Truss published
Ball had recently finished work on a new Soft Cell album alongside bandmate Marc Almond

Fender x Loog’s Hello Kitty Stratocaster it might be the cutest beginner guitar of all time
By Jonathan Horsley published
But it has competition in the adorable shape and cartoon graphics of Loog's Hello Kitty mini-acoustics – all of which come bundled with learning materials for young players

The Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster returns in limited edition white as Fender announces expanded capsule collection
By Jonathan Horsley published
One of the world's most-loved single-pickup electrics is back in white, the fuzz is back in black, and there's loads of merch and accessories as Fender and the Japanese feline join forces once again
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