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"A great drummer whose innovative patterns helped shape our songs": Rick Buckler of The Jam dies aged 69
By Daniel Griffiths published
The drummer, alongside Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton was the essential power behind the 1970s pop/punk/new wave 'fire and skill' triumvirate

Don't know where to start with virtual instruments? We're here to help
By Andy Jones published
In today's world of music production, pretty much everything you can dream of will have a virtual counterpart. Let's explore

Spitfire Audio's latest instrument captures the sound of the Radiophonic Workshop, the hugely influential BBC department "purely for making bonkers noises"
By Matt Mullen published
BBC Radiophonic Workshop VST features a vast collection of recordings of vintage gear, tape loops, found sounds and archive material from the Workshop's four-decade history

“Meeting your heroes can be disappointing, but not with Bon”: Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott pays tribute to AC/DC legend Bon Scott
By Paul Elliott published
Leppard opened for AC/DC on the Highway To Hell tour

“I want to continue to have something that’s not microwavable in a world today where our attention span is pretty much lost”: Kendrick Lamar officially becomes the world's biggest hip-hop artist
By Andy Price published
Following a globally acclaimed half-time show at the Super Bowl earlier this month, interest in Kendrick Lamar has surged to record-breaking levels

Soma Laboratory's FLUX is a theremin on steroids
By Matt Mullen published
Flux uses magnetic "bows" held in each hand to offer multi-dimensional control over pitch, modulation and synth parameters - without ever touching the instrument itself

Inspired by the stars, co-designed by the Queen guitarist, Gibson unveils Brian May SJ-200 12-String
By Jonathan Horsley published
Just look at those stunning agoya shell star inlays and that planetary-themed pickguard

“You know I’m putting my heart and soul into new music”: Madonna teases new music as Confessions Pt.2 becomes a reality
By Daniel Griffiths published
New social posts show the superstar back with producer Stuart Price for a 20-years-later sequel
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