Ben Rogerson
I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it.
Latest articles by Ben Rogerson
Smashed Taylor Swift-themed guitar flipped for more than than it sold for when it was still in one piece
By Ben Rogerson published
Seller also attempts to scotch rumours that the signature wasn’t genuine
"She’s the coolest”: Billie Eilish on her new-found appreciation of a ‘00s pop-punk icon
By Ben Rogerson published
She also admits that there were times when she thought smash hit Birds Of A Feather was her “worst song”
How Prince’s final, legendary guitar performance on SNL was saved by a quick-thinking audio engineer
By Ben Rogerson published
His 8-minute medley from 2014 is considered one of the greatest musical spots in the show’s history
Pino Palladino on getting the call from Rick Rubin to play bass for a “young British artist"
By Ben Rogerson published
“She’s a good laugh, Adele,” he says
Thomann Black Friday deals 2024: Get the lowdown on how to make the most of this year's discounts from the German retail giant
By Chris Barnes last updated
Just like previous years, we're expecting massive deals on music gear and software. This is where you'll find all the latest info and pre-Black Friday savings
“That sarcasm became the song”: Pharrell Williams says his mega-hit Happy isn’t as joyful as you think
By Ben Rogerson published
“There's nothing that he or anyone else could do to ever make me feel differently about what we did together and what I wish for him. Nothing”
Olivia Rodrigo guitarist Emily Rosenfield spills her Guts World Tour secrets
By Ben Rogerson published
Fellow guitarist Daisy Spencer and bassist Moa Munoz have also been talking gear and tone
Jon Batiste takes Für Elise to unexpected places as he previews his Beethoven Blues album
By Ben Rogerson published
A different kind of Ludvig van jam
Black Friday plugin deals 2024: Everything you need to know including shopping advice, early deals, and more
By Matt McCracken last updated
Get ahead of the game with my top tips on how to get the most out of your plugin deals shopping
Olivia Rodrigo sparks intense speculation that she’ll be headlining Glastonbury 2025
By Ben Rogerson published
They fall right after the weekend of the festival
Billie Eilish talks “shredding on the guitar” and performing with a full band for the first time on her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour
By Ben Rogerson last updated
“Imagine writing something that meant so much to you and then an entire arena of people is, like, shouting it back at you. It’s amazing”
JHS Pedals’ Josh Scott on praising his rivals and seeing his stomps being used by the stars
By Ben Rogerson published
“I've still never met Noel - probably don't want to - but Radiohead, they're sweet guys”
Careless Whisper guitarist Hugh Burns on George Michael’s “remarkable talent”
By Ben Rogerson published
A 40th anniversary Careless Whisper EP is about to be released
Chaka Khan hits the heights with Sheila E as they perform I’m Every Woman at the AMAs 50th Anniversary Special
By Ben Rogerson published
Plus, Jennifer Hudson honours Whitney Houston by singing I Will Always Love You
Pharrell Williams thinks that his falsetto vocals on one particular song sound like Mickey Mouse
By Ben Rogerson published
"Not sexy - just regular Mickey Mouse,” he confirms
The Struts’ frontman Luke Spiller says that he and Taylor Hawkins lost out to Billie Eilish on the No Time To Die Bond theme
By Ben Rogerson published
Of his chances of securing a Bond theme in the future, he says: “I’m waiting for the call because I know it’s going to happen”
Sabrina Carpenter songwriter Amy Allen on why she doesn’t listen to other contemporary pop hits
By Ben Rogerson published
“What’s current now is not going to be current by the time anything I write comes out”
Sabrina Carpenter claps back and confirms that she sings “live every show 100%”
By Ben Rogerson published
She’s working late, and she’s definitely singing
Best iPad for musicians and producers 2024: My pick of Apple tablets for all levels of music maker
By Ben Rogerson last updated
Apple's iPads can now comfortably handle every music production task, but which is most suited to your needs? I put the whole range under the microscope
Jack Antonoff explains that unusual key change in Sabrina Carpenter’s Please Please Please
By Ben Rogerson published
"It’s A to C - it’s not a typical place you would lift to - and we were just all like ‘whoa’”
Kathy Sledge explains why Sister Sledge didn't get to hear We Are Family right up until they recorded it
By Ben Rogerson published
“They believed in spontaneity,” she says
Here’s when you can watch Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts World Tour concert special on Netflix
By Ben Rogerson published
And the good news is that you don’t have long to wait
John Williams recalls the first time he played the Jaws theme for Steven Spielberg in new documentary
By Ben Rogerson published
Music by John Williams is coming soon to Disney+
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