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“I’m so grateful that our music can be a vehicle for their spirits to fly”: Students at Flea’s music school pay tribute to Chili Peppers
By Will Simpson published
It’s the third in a series of EPs the students have released this year

“Who wants to tell him?” Busking drummer unknowingly performs Chili Peppers song in front of Chad Smith
By Will Simpson published
Busker performs RHCP song in front of an audience of one: Chad Smith

“I said, ‘It’s really beautiful – why would you say it’s not for the Chili Peppers?’": The making of a '90s classic
By Amit Sharma published
One of the greatest rock ballads ever recorded

“It can actually increase human creativity”: There I Ruined It creator argues for a more nuanced view of AI in music
By Will Simpson published
Dustin Ballard has given a TED talk

Ex-Chili Peppers guitarist avoids jail in road traffic accident manslaughter case
By Will Simpson published
Josh Klinghoffer is on a year’s probation with 60 hours community service

Fender unveils $20,000 Custom Shop Masterbuilt replica of John Frusciante’s 1962 Stratocaster
By Jonathan Horsley published
Masterbuilt by Paul Waller, featuring pickups hand-wound by Abigail Ybarra and an Ilitch Electronics onboard hum-cancelling system, Frusciante’s Stratocaster is the Custom Shop at the height of its powers

“Paul’s bass playing is so lyrical and melodic, and it’s just so beautiful”: Flea on McCartney
By Will Simpson published
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea calls Paul McCartney "the greatest rock bassist"

Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish and Snoop all likely to feature in Olympics Closing Ceremony
By Will Simpson published
Three iconic LA artists likely to feature in Olympics closing ceremony
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