Culture & Society
The Warning: Rock Has Changed for Women, But It’s Still a Battle
The Mexican trio hope their international success can help create more space for women in rock. The Warning Say Rock Has Changed for Women But It’s Still a “Constant Battle” to Prove They Belong Pedro
NME Magazine September/October 2026 Issue Out Now
Bundled with a copy of Guitar.com Magazine starring Towa Bird
“You’re not going to get me into politics, are you?”: Bono says Ed Sheeran was reluctant to get political on recent collaboration
But band suggest you “can’t force people into a position”
The Warning Say Rock Has Changed for Women But It’s Still a “Constant Battle” to Prove They Belong
The Mexican trio hope their international success can help create more space for women in rock. The Warning Say Rock Has Changed for Women But It’s Still a “Constant Battle” to Prove They Belong Pedro Camacho
Summer isn’t over yet for Amy Correa Bell’s ‘Like Water’
Summer isn’t done yet, at least not according to Amy Correa Bell. The San Fernando Valley singer returns with “Like Water,” her second release of the season, and it’s built…
The NME Magazine September/October 2026 issue with Akriila on the cover is now on sale
Bundled with a copy of Guitar.com Magazine starring Towa Bird
George Lynch on His Career's Highs and Lows
“In any band there are complicated, triangulated emotions. Egos. And I guess my lack of diplomacy didn’t help”
Billy Joel on Lennon, Hendrix, and Winwood
He also praises Steve Winwood: “I thought he was a great keyboard player, great singer"
Slipknot guitarist on Marilyn Manson allegations
Manson – real name Brian Hugh Warner – has faced allegations of sexual misconduct from more than a dozen women in recent years
Bono asked Ed Sheeran to keep politics out of their collaboration
The Rock Hall of Famer said he didn't want to "personalize" the recent fallout between Sheeran and Macklemore over the rapper's pro-Palestine statements.
Bono Said When U2 Worked With Ed Sheeran on ‘Yours Eternally,’ Singer Asked, ‘You’re Not Going To Get Me Into Politics, Are You?’
The Rock Hall of Famer said he didn't want to "personalize" the recent fallout between Sheeran and Macklemore over the rapper's pro-Palestine statements.
Slipknot's Jim Root pleads ignorance amid growing backlash against Marilyn Manson support slot
Manson – real name Brian Hugh Warner – has faced allegations of sexual misconduct from more than a dozen women in recent years
Report quantifies Brit Awards boost for new host-city Manchester
When the Brit Awards moved out of London for the first time in their history this year, it was a big deal for the UK music industry (not to mention hoteliers in the new host city, Manchester). The post is from Music Ally.
Indies update: Absolute Anthology, Believe Japan, 7cult Records
There is plenty happening today in the independent-music sector. We’ll start with the official opening up of Absolute Label Services’ Anthology to independent clients. The post is from Music Ally.
Billy Joel wishes he’d got the chance to perform with John Lennon, and says Hendrix was "from another planet"
He also praises Steve Winwood: “I thought he was a great keyboard player, great singer"
Danny Boyle on Casting James Bond and a Cancelled Film
“It’s a shame, because it could have been really good”
Danny Boyle backs Jack O’Connell as next James Bond, discusses his cancelled film
“It’s a shame, because it could have been really good”
Japanese Court Rules Voice is Protected by Publicity Rights
Kenjiro Tsuda lost his takedown claim against TikTok, and won something better: Japan's first ruling placing the human voice inside publicity rights. Source
Tokyo court rules that a person’s voice can be protected by publicity rights – a first for Japan
Kenjiro Tsuda lost his takedown claim against TikTok, and won something better: Japan's first ruling placing the human voice inside publicity rights. Source
Steve Stevens on Toning Down Guitar Skills
But he remembered a similar thing happening during punk