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Micky Dolenz explains Mike Nesmith's "frustration" at being in The Monkees
By Will Simpson last updated
“I knew what he was going through. He was frustrated because he was misled"

A Canadian record shop owner has just unearthed a 15-track version of The Beatles first demo tape
By Daniel Griffiths published
It’s pretty much the holy grail of any possible Beatles recording, and fans are falling over themselves for more

"When we did Live Aid, we could barely play": Pete Townshend says The Who invented stadium rock and then gave it away
By Paul Elliott published
He also prefers ABBA to Queen

Best studio monitors 2025: Studio speakers for musicians and producers on any budget
By Andy Jones last updated
My comprehensive guide to the best studio monitor speakers for home studio recording, whether you’re a beginner or pro producer

“When I came up with the main hook I realised it was reminiscent of a Beatles song”: How The Cars created a rock classic
By Andrew Daly published

How a critical moment on a 1965 single signposted the Beatles’ growing musical ambitions
By Andy Price published
It swung the uptempo single into a more nuanced universe, and perfectly demonstrated Lennon and McCartney’s songwriting partnership

Napster is back - again - in a new deal worth $207 million
By Daniel Griffiths published
Thought you’d seen the back of the file sharing service that almost killed music? Think again

“You can set up amplifiers and drums to your heart’s content”: Gene Simmons defends his $12K ‘personal roadie’ deal
By Paul Elliott published
"Whatever floats your boat," the God Of Thunder says
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