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Denon’s Prime 4 G2 is a uniquely expressive DJ setup that borrows a few tricks from Akai’s MPC range

Denon DJ has released its latest all-in-one DJ system, the Prime 4 G2, a four-channel device that includes some intriguing ...
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“He turns up 20 minutes before the gig - ‘Alright, what’s the catering like?’”: Liam Gallagher missed the final rehearsal before opening night of the Oasis reunion tour

According to the Daily Mirror, Liam Gallagher missed the final rehearsal before the band’s opening night of their 2025 tour ...
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“I always wanted to write with Bob Dylan. A crazy idea. Why would he pay attention to a peanut like me?”: Gene Simmons recalls how he ended up writing a song with …

That 2004 solo album also included the song Simmons wrote with Dylan. He tells Michael Moynihan: “I always wanted to write ...
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“He helped define the format with landmark videos and live concert recordings”: Billy Joel announces death of bandmate and collaborator

Small went on to become a renowned video director and incredibly he and Joel patched up their friendship. In fact, the videos for two of Joel’s signature hits, Uptown Girl and Tell Her About It, were ...
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“The very day when I'm supposed to go into the studio to record this song, I hear that he's passed away. Immediately I thought, ‘This song has to be a memorial for Steve ...

Brian May has revealed how a guest appearance on a track by Steve Cropper turned into a tribute from one legendary guitarist ...
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“We could do more to realise the full potential of talented creators”: Arts Council England launches fund for up-and-coming musicians and artists

The key word there is ‘established’. The Music Creators Growth Fund isn’t for absolute beginners. It’s open to artists, ...
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“I hate it, and I wrote it – this was the only time we HAD to turn out a single whether we wanted to or not”: How this chart-angled Depeche Mode cut signalled the band ...

After the departure of Vince Clarke, Depeche Mode had to grow up, and their first single with new member Alan Wilder caught ...
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“Show more compassion and wisdom as we move forward in life. Use my sister’s life as an example for tolerance and respect to towards others”: Stella Parton urges peo…

Dolly Parton’s younger sister has issues a plea on social media for people to “show more compassion”. It seems that since ...
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“A dude with an enormous heart that could always put a smile on my face”: Rocker and wrestler Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams dies after bout in Pennsylvania

Tributes have been coming in for Andy ‘The Butcher’ Williams, rhythm guitarist with the metalcore band Every Time I Die and ...
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Universal Audio's Topline Vocal Tune is now available for Apollo and UAD hardware

Based on the vocal tuner from UA’s Topline Vocal Suite, the “ultra-low-latency” plugin adds Elastic and Sustain controls and ...
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"I was with Eric Clapton and said, ‘Why don’t you come to the studio and play on this song?’ He said, ‘Oh, no – I can’t do that. Nobody’s ever played on a Beatles ...

While My Guitar Gently Weeps is one of the best-loved songs on the White Album and generally considered to be George Harrison ...
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“I said, ‘This guy has had 18 top 10 singles. He’s a great writer.’ But there was something not quite there”: Drumming legend Carl Palmer recalls how an eccentric …

Four famous musicians came together in 1981 to create one of the most successful supergroups of all time, Asia. But things ...