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“London presented so much that he found fascinating": David Bowie’s lost theatrical project set in 18th-century London
By Will Simpson published
Reams of notes for The Spectator found in his New York office

"Please don't put it on the internet": Limp Bizkit tease new song with the help of a young social media drummer
By Will Simpson published
She’s Kristina Rybalchenko

“The high priests of conceptual rock!” Every Rush studio album ranked - from worst to best
By Paul Elliott published
Manic Street Preachers' Nicky Wire called them “the world’s biggest cult band”

Gibson gives the “King of the Flat-Tops” a whole new meaning with the $99,999 SJ-200 Monarch #100
By Jonathan Horsley published
Gibson just made its 100th Monarch and this one-of-one jumbo has real gold binding and hardware, actual diamonds, and it might just be the most opulent acoustic guitar it – or anyone – has made

“We know what love is”: Foreigner make formal offer to play at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
By Will Simpson published
Band's fans are divided on the idea

“If you’re looking to turn your guitar or bass into a completely different instrument, there’s no better way to do it than this”: Boss VG-800 V-Guitar Processor review
By Matt McCracken published
Boss’ most convincing guitar chameleon yet delivers mind-blowing results – at a price

"It has created a real and lasting impact": Sam Fender’s arena tour raises over £100,000 for UK grassroots music
By Will Simpson published
Money raised will be distributed to 38 different venues

Paul McCartney’s stolen bass was one of music’s biggest mysteries – and now they are making a film about it
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Beatle And The Bass chronicles The Lost Bass Project's search for McCartney's Höfner, which had been missing for over 50 years

How an advanced drum machine saved a difficult Steely Dan album
By Andy Price published
The innovative machine also received its own platinum record for its painstaking drum replacement

Best acoustic guitar pickups 2025: electrify your acoustic for stage, studio and sound fx – our top picks for all budgets
By Simon Fellows last updated
Looking to perform live, record in a studio or hook up your acoustic guitar to some dazzling effects? Then fitting a quality pickup is the best upgrade you can make
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