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The Oasis song Liam hated because it was 'reggae': "I remember Our Kid saying 'Why are you writing reggae songs?' And I was like, there speaks a man that has never heard reggae"
By Rob Laing published
A songwriter in peak form, a singer and band who hated it, and the song that became bigger than anyone could have imagined

Why wait for Prime Day when Thomann's massive Music Days sale will save you up to 65% off big brands right now?
By Daryl Robertson published
Thomann's Music Days sale sees the price slashed on popular models from Fender, Gibson, Alesis, Casio, ESP and much more

Billie Joe Armstrong says 'Good Riddance' to fan who gets on stage and plays an Oasis song
By Will Simpson published
“Best song of the night,” quips Liam Gallagher

“We don’t want our music killing people,” Deerhoof just quit Spotify after Daniel Ek's weapons deal
By Daniel Griffiths published
“Spotify is flushing itself down the toilet. Eventually artists will want to leave this already widely hated data-mining scam masquerading as a ‘music company”

“If you don't like what the answer is going to be, don't ask!”: Steve Harris on the secret to Iron Maiden’s success
By Paul Elliott published
Plus: how he recently left a Maiden fan in tears

“Clearly demonstrate what fine music they produced from the very beginning”: Early Sabbath demos to be released
By Will Simpson published
Back when they were still Earth

Ignite your inner guitar god for just 27 cents a day with TrueFire’s July 4th sale - save 60% on online lessons
By Chris Barnes published
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now

Loukeman reveals his favourite plugins and unusual production techniques
By Matt Mullen published
Toronto-based producer Loukeman talks his new project Sd-2, sampling techniques and unconventional effects processing
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