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“Quite a few things will reveal themselves”: Lindsey Buckingham teases possible Fleetwood Mac activity
By Beth Simpson Published
Guitarist says making Apple TV doc has been “healing process” for surviving band members

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are positive that the Fugees will record again
By Beth Simpson Published
But that’s unlikely to involve Pras Michel

We look back at a classic William Orbit interview
By Andy Jones Published
In the wake of the news of William Orbit's death, we revisit a recent interview in which he told us how the joy of painting and a beginner's guide to Pro Tools got his production mojo back...

William Orbit, the production genius behind Madonna’s Ray Of Light, has died, aged 69
By Ben Rogerson Published
He died at home last month, his family and friends have confirmed in a statement

Nikki Sixx admits that Mötley Crue do use backing tapes, but says that the band plays 100% live
By Beth Simpson Published
“It’s better for the fans and we enjoy being able to do what we did in the studio live," he argues

Arturia's Pigments Play is a free version of one of the best soft synths around – and it's more powerful than you might expect
By Matt Mullen Published
Pigments Play features 100 presets and is equipped with the same six synth engines, 68 filter modes and 20 effect algorithms as the paid-for version

Yngwie Malmsteen emerges from an “avalanche” of ideas with “80 to 90” songs and a scorching new album
By Jonathan Horsley Published
Hell Or High Water is out November 13 and is dedicated to Malmsteen's late father. Watch the video to lead single Now Or Never here

Charlie Puth reinterprets his back catalogue – including his huge 2015 US number one – at Tiny Desk
By Ben Rogerson Published
“I've heard these arrangements in my head and I've been saving them for this," he explained
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