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“More drummer-friendly than ever”: Drum Workshop launch updated version of their 9000 series of stands and hardware

The 9000X series has been “redesigned and transformed” say Californian company

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OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, a week after rival Anthropic did the same

The ChatGPT maker said it has not decided on the timing yet, adding that "there are things we want to do that are likely easier as a private company." Source

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Idris Elba says Bond audiences “won’t go” for a Black man playing 007

The recently knighted star has been linked to the role for a long time

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‘Destiny 2’ new soundtrack album released on streaming ahead of final update

“May the ‘Monument Of Triumph’ album accompany you into the future”

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Confused by guitar tabs and notation? Use this complete guide to reading music for guitar

Learn to play acoustic and electric guitar in record time with our guide to easy-to-read notation

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Ibanez RGR431PB review

The hallowed mid-priced speedster gets a poplar burl glow-up with a hard-tail for white-knuckle riffing and a reverse headstock for metal cool points.

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Soft Cell Announce Final Album Danceteria, Unveil Title Track: Stream

The album is a ode to the 1980s New York dance music scene and the duo's late instrumentalist. Soft Cell Announce Final Album Danceteria, Unveil Title Track: Stream Travis Bland

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Babymetal, Weezer and more for ‘Guitar Hero’ successor ‘Stage Tour’

The “next era” of rhythm gaming will launch later this year

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London’s legendary Camden Barfly to return

The original venue was open from 1996-2016 and saw performances from music icons

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New Album Releases from Vince Staples, Modest Mouse, and More

Stream new releases from Vince Staples, Modest Mouse, horsegiirL, and Death Cab

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Phoebe Bridgers Announces Solo Tour

Her first official solo run in three years features openers Alex G and Isaac Wood

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Earl Sweatshirt Tour Canceled Due to Injury

The rapper allegedly suffered an undisclosed injury that will require surgery

Industry Pitchfork

Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith Perform New Song

The duo performed “What’s Wrong With Me” at Rodrigo’s surprise Primavera Sound set last night

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Ariana Grande Kicks Off First Tour Since 2019

The Oakland Arena show featured live debuts of a number of songs and the return of older hits like “Break Free” and “Into You”

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London’s legendary Camden Barfly to return

The original venue was open from 1996-2016 and saw performances from music icons

News NME

Babymetal, Weezer and more for ‘Guitar Hero’ successor ‘Stage Tour’

The “next era” of rhythm gaming will launch later this year

Industry MusicRadar

“I always tried to push him to be better, and he’s always been my incentive for trying to be better – better than him, sometimes”: Paul Stanley on the synergy and the rivalry that drove Kiss

“That bond is really the constant in the life of Kiss”

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“We’re playing Led Zeppelin songs, and Eddie would imitate Jimmy Page… I mean, he had it down!”: Steve Farris on the time he jammed ZZ Top and Led Zeppelin songs with Eddie Van Halen

The Mr Mister guitarist got a front row seat to Eddie Van Halen's greatness when they they were both Peavey artists playing a NAMM show

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“The union passed a motion to ban the use of synths, drum machines and any electronic devices”: the day the 'Loony' Musician's Union tried to kill the synthesizer

And it wasn't the first time the UK union had it in for technology

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Momo Boyd: “I consider myself to be a completely different artist than the version that’s in Infinity Song”

As the soft rock group's singer and guitarist enters her solo era, she talks releasing her debut EP, the “certainty” driving her family band’s next chapter and finding a loyal fan in SZA The post Momo