Culture & Society
Joan Sebastian Would Have Turned 75: Here Are 10 of the Best Covers of His Hits
Valentín Elizalde, Pepe Aguilar and Moderatto are some of the acts that have paid tribute to the Mexican singer-songwriter by covering his songs.
Michael Jackson biopic reshoots cost $15million, removed all mention of child abuse allegations
The film is due for release on April 22
PlayStation wants you to star in its games
Winners of the new Playerbase contest could appear in ‘Gran Turismo 7’ and more
"There isn't one correct answer": 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
Eric Johnson on guitar pick's importance to sound
Your guitar pick, the material it's made from and how you use it are "the beginning of the whole thing," says the Texan virtuoso
Aubrey Plaza expecting first child
The news comes just over a year on from the death of her former husband Jeff Baena
Report: Noizii summary of Lindsay Buckingham attacker's charges
The Fleetwood Mac star reportedly filed a restraining order against her in 2024
Lady Gaga and Doechii Unveil New Song “Runway” in Devil Wears Prada 2 Trailer
Gaga will also make a cameo in the long-anticipated sequel
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Lil Nas X Battery Charges to Be Dismissed With Continued Treatment
The rapper was arrested in 2025 after allegedly charging at police officers
Muse Group says musicians have ‘clear boundaries’ on AI usage
Muse Group is the parent group of Ultimate Guitar, Hal Leonard, MuseScore and Audacity, so it’s got a sizeable community of musicians. The post is from Music Ally.
“He said, ‘Yeah, you know, it’s kind of harder to play that way’, but he just loved the way it sounded”: Eric Johnson on why pick choice and picking style are fundamental to your playing – and how his favourite jazz player got his sound by using his thumb
Your guitar pick, the material it's made from and how you use it are "the beginning of the whole thing," says the Texan virtuoso
After Cox ruling, Supreme Court wipes out Grande Communications’ $47M music piracy verdict
The Supreme Court vacated the 2022 judgment and remanded the case to the Fifth Circuit for reconsideration in light of Cox v. Sony Music. Source
Miles Gersh promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Records
Gersh, who joined the company in 2019, is best known for working with country artist Zach Bryan Source
Lindsay Buckingham’s alleged attacker accused of throwing substance at him to face seven criminal charges
The Fleetwood Mac star reportedly filed a restraining order against her in 2024
“Japan was part of the zeitgeist - we were on the BBC, in the tabloid newspapers and part of culture”: We speak to Japan and Porcupine Tree synth polymath Richard Barbieri
From glam rock novice to sonic architect, Richard Barbieri’s latest album, Hauntings, explores a memory-soaked sound world
Aubrey Plaza expecting first child with partner Christopher Abbott
The news comes just over a year on from the death of her former husband Jeff Baena
"He started trying to play chords on it and he said ‘Malcolm! Bob! What’s wrong with this instrument? It only plays one note at a time!’": Dissecting the musical magic of Superstition, the song Stevie Wonder just couldn’t let go
“He played it to Motown, and they said, 'No way is Jeff Beck getting this song, it's too good’”
Iceage Releases New Album and Single
"There is no affectation or prescription to this record – no palette of curated influence or sought sound"
New Additions to Xbox Game Pass in April 2026
‘Hades 2’, ‘Modern Warfare’ and more are coming to the service
Gen Z Prioritizes Physical Merchandise, Australian Study Finds
"Love Song” surveyed 5,692 Australians, including 1,411 Gen Z respondents, for a glimpse at how young people engage with culture, navigate fandom, and prioritize live experiences.