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"Right away, I heard the Justice influence, the Franz Ferdinand coolness, The Cure’s vulnerability and softness. We were just an instant match": Lady Gaga on why she quickly gelled with "incredibly gifted" Mayhem collaborator, Cirkut

'His technical proficiency is astonishing but also extremely musical - his musicianship is so well-rounded and rich,' she says

Keyboard Magazine

3 oct., 15:31

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"It becomes very hard to put this guitar down": Strandberg Boden N2 Standard review

The next generation of the Swedish firm's headless guitar design has arrived; is this the guitar to finally convince the cynics to try one out?

Keyboard Magazine

3 oct., 14:47

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“I realised the only way to go about it and get in was to take Bruce Springsteen out of it”: Jeremy Allen White on the challenge of becoming The Boss in Deliver Me From Nowhere

White plays Springsteen in forthcoming biopic

Keyboard Magazine

3 oct., 14:15

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Synth Picnic pop-up events

With more and more traditional music retailers closing their doors, and online-only sales dominating the music industry, Molten Music Technology founder and SOS contributor Robin Vincent has taken it upon himself to offer an alternative solution.

Sound On Sound

3 oct., 14:00

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"I got kicked out of the Grammys one time, when Herbie Hancock beat Kanye for Album of the Year... I was pretty drugged up back then": Mike Dean on being ejected from the Grammy Awards – and why next year could be his year

'I got kicked out of the Grammys one time': Mike Dean on losing Album of the Year to Herbie Hancock

Keyboard Magazine

3 oct., 13:29

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“It was my least-favourite song on the record and I didn’t think it should go on there. It felt throwaway”: How Sheryl Crow learned to love the song that became her breakthrough hit

“It’s this light pop ditty, but it’s about somebody down and out'

Keyboard Magazine

3 oct., 13:19

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“It started off sounding a bit like Prince. I wanted to hear something in my mix so I cut the snare and it changed the whole mood of the track": How George Michael accidentally created the ‘80s smash that inspired Taylor Swift on The Life of a Showg

“It ended up, in my mind, being the most original-sounding thing on the album,” he later said

Keyboard Magazine

3 oct., 12:33

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Akai Pro reveal the MPC Live III

The MPC Live III features Akai Pro's expressive MPCe pads, a dedicated 16-button step sequencer and a new Clip Matrix mode that focuses on real-time performance, as well as boasting a built-in mic and speakers and offering battery-powered operation.

Sound On Sound

3 oct., 11:00

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"Remarkably the DTX Pro is capable of layering up to four individual samples - one more than Roland’s flagship V71 module": Yamaha DTX6K5-M review

The first mesh option for Yamaha’s DTX6 lineup offers larger pads and high quality sounds

Keyboard Magazine

3 oct., 10:01

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Minimal Audio launch Evoke

Minimal Audio’s latest plug-in allows users to transform and harmonise their vocal tracks without the complexity of traditional vocoder tools.

Sound On Sound

3 oct., 08:30

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Mastering the Art of Session Guitar: Tips from Nashville's Finest

I feel a little embarrassed when people ask me about my guitar influences. I can't claim expertise of Hendrix, I haven't spent hours woodshedding Eric Johnson, and I couldn't tell you the first thing about how to play like David Gilmour. My influences are more behind the...

Premier Guitar

2 oct., 22:04

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Lamb of God Return with “Sepsis”

Lamb of God return with “Sepsis”, a visceral, menacing new single out now via Epic Records, marking the GRAMMY® Award-nominated band’s first new original music since 2022’s critically revered album, Omens. Produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, the...

Premier Guitar

2 oct., 20:35

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How a Four-Pickup Vintage Teisco Electric Continues to Inspire

Lately, I’ve been thinking about coaches and teachers—you know, the people in your life that have brought out the best in you. My daughter is now off to college, and my son is entering 10th grade, so I’ve been reflecting on our common experiences. My boy is playing...

Premier Guitar

2 oct., 19:39

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Stompboxtober 2025: StewMac

Stompboxtober is back for 2025! Come back all month long for your chance to WIN daily pedal giveaways. Today's featured giveaway is the StewMac Ghost Drive! Stompboxtober 2025 - Win Pedals All Month Long! Ghost Drive Transparent Overdrive PedalFour years ago, we put our...

Premier Guitar

2 oct., 19:00

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“Enough power to keep you in business for at least the next 10 years”: Apple MacBook Air M4 review

Apple's latest lightweight laptop makes a great case to be the centre piece of your studio

Keyboard Magazine

2 oct., 19:00

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“I was sitting outside playing guitar very badly to myself and he said: ‘Let me show you some shapes.’ I said: ‘Wow, you’re good!’”: When Jeff Beck gave Imogen Heap an impromptu guitar lesson she had no idea who he was

“A week later I got a message from my manager asking: ‘Did you meet Jeff Beck?’”

Keyboard Magazine

2 oct., 18:41

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Sweetwater Rocks Out with GuitarFest Event

This past weekend, Sweetwater had the pleasure of welcoming guitar enthusiasts to our Fort Wayne, Indiana, campus for GuitarFest. The event featured over 70 manufacturer booths, more than 20 world-class guitarists, and numerous industry leaders, all coming together for a...

Premier Guitar

2 oct., 18:29

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Machina Bristronica: Show Round-up

The SOS team went along to Machina Bristronica 2025 to see what’s new, and managed to get some overviews and demos from a handful of the event’s exhibitors.

Sound On Sound

2 oct., 18:00

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Vernon Reid: Gathering Signals from Across the Musical Universe

“Avant-garde, jazz, pop, rock ’n’ roll... if some aspect of the human condition comes through in the music, that’s what animates me,” Vernon Reid says about his approach to sound. “It animated me before I even picked up the instrument. And it has animated me all...

Premier Guitar

2 oct., 17:57

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Sweetwater rock out with GuitarFest

Hosted at the Sweetwater's campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana, GuitarFest brought together over 70 manufacturers, more than 20 world-class guitarists and numerous industry leaders for a day-long celebration of all things guitar.

Sound On Sound

2 oct., 17:48

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