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The one guitarist Linda Ronstadt called “God to all of us”

  • Linda Ronstadt revered guitarist James Burton’s influence and skill.
  • Burton was a leading figure in rock and country guitar.
  • His work with Elvis Presley cemented his reputation.

The article focuses on James Burton, the guitarist whom Linda Ronstadt reportedly described as “God to all of us”. It presents the remark as recognition of Burton’s exceptional influence and technical ability, particularly among musicians who regarded his playing as a benchmark for rock and country guitar. Burton…

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Trusselina – “Gastro” & “Trusselina Archimboldi”

  • Hello Mary and Bleary Eyed alumni form new duo Trusselina
  • Debut single "Gastro" / "Trusselina Archimboldi" blends folk with glitchy electronics
  • Trusselina play New York's Night Club 101 on 17th September

Mikaela Oppenheimer (formerly of Brooklyn emo band Hello Mary) and Hayden McGarvey (formerly of Philadelphia shoegaze act Bleary Eyed) have formed a new duo called Trusselina, releasing a two-song single that marks their effective debut after a quietly issued live recording last year. The pairing matters as a…

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Pain of Truth announce new LP (new single & exclusive vinyl)

  • Pain of Truth’s second album arrives on 25 September.
  • Lead single “Unforgiven” is out now.
  • Multiple limited vinyl editions are available.

Long Island hardcore band Pain of Truth have announced their second album, a self-titled LP due on 25 September via DAZE Records, and released its lead single, “Unforgiven”. The announcement marks the follow-up to their 2023 debut, *Not Through Blood*, while the new song is presented as a…

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Key Principles for Ethical AI Use in Music Creation

  • Lawyer proposes ethical principles for AI music licensing deals
  • Calls for mandatory artist/songwriter consent and fair compensation
  • Cites UMG-Spotify opt-in deal as a positive model

A lawyer specialising in entertainment law has set out principles for ethical use of artificial intelligence in music creation, arguing that licensing deals between rightsholders and AI firms must be built on artists' consent, fair pay and transparency. Writing in an opinion piece, John Meller of Manatt, Phelps…

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Wild Pink – “500 Is The New 250”

  • Wild Pink release new single "500 Is The New 250"
  • Third track from album Still Coming Down, out 21 August
  • MJ Lenderman contributes to the record

Wild Pink have released a new single, "500 Is The New 250," the third track shared from their forthcoming album Still Coming Down. The song and album continue in a musical vein reminiscent of MJ Lenderman, who also contributes to the record, lending the release added credibility given…

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Kacey Musgraves Brings the Heat in Steamy “Mexico Honey” Music Video

  • Musgraves releases steamy video for "Mexico Honey" from new album
  • Video features romantic scenes and a nude moment
  • She begins a North American tour, ending in Seattle in October

Kacey Musgraves has released the music video for "Mexico Honey," a fan-favourite track from her latest album, Middle of Nowhere. The video follows Musgraves on a romance-tinged adventure with a mysterious man, featuring a car journey, an intimate hotel-room scene and a flirtatious club encounter, and includes a…

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Origami Angel – “Play Around The Crit” & “Compound Eyes”

  • Origami Angel release new single "Play Around The Crit" and B-side "Compound Eyes"
  • Single title references a Pokémon game attack move
  • Both songs written and produced by singer Ryland Heagy, out via Counter Intuitive

DC emo duo Origami Angel have released two new songs, "Play Around The Crit" and "Compound Eyes," continuing a steady stream of output since their acclaimed 2024 album Feeling Not Found. The pair have been touring extensively since that record and issued the standalone track "Back To Life"…

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The 2002 album that saved Rush from prog-rock oblivion: “An uncertainty”

  • Vapor Trails restored Rush after Neil Peart’s personal tragedies.
  • Peart initially doubted he could return to music.
  • The album and tour reaffirmed the band’s future.

Rush’s 2002 album Vapor Trails marked the band’s return after drummer and lyricist Neil Peart suffered the deaths of his daughter and wife in 1997 and 1998. The article argues that the record saved the group from an uncertain future by turning Peart’s grief and recovery into new…

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Oasis Break Beatles’ Chart Record, Return To Hot 100, Inspire Travis Scott’s New Sound

  • Oasis's Morning Glory? overtakes Beatles as UK's top studio album
  • "Wonderwall" re-enters Hot 100 via England World Cup anthem status
  • Travis Scott cites Oasis as an influence on his new musical direction

Oasis's 1995 album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? has been named the biggest studio album in UK chart history, overtaking the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, according to a new list marking 70 years of the Official Charts Company. The milestone reflects the band's ongoing reunion…

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Travis Scott Teases ‘Amazing’ New Album: ‘Pushing Myself … to Make Something I Haven’t Made Before’

  • Travis Scott teases new album, his first since "Utopia" in 2023
  • Cactus Jack signs first-look deal with Paramount Pictures
  • Scott still chasing a Grammy, hopes an Oscar may come first

Travis Scott has revealed he is working on a new album, his first since 2023's "Utopia", telling Variety he is "pushing myself to push the sonics" and trying to make something he hasn't made before. The rapper, currently enjoying a career high after appearing in Christopher Nolan's "The…

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