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The 1975 B-side that accidentally saved AC/DC: “Scored a hit”

  • DJs made ‘Baby, Please Don’t Go’ AC/DC’s early hit.
  • The intended single was an uncharacteristic love ballad.
  • The B-side reinforced AC/DC’s hard-rock direction.

AC/DC’s early breakthrough came from an unintended source: radio stations chose to play the B-side of a single rather than the ballad the band’s label hoped would attract airplay. The decision helped establish the group’s harder blues-rock identity at a financially precarious point in its early career, rather…

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Adwaith’s GWEN Goes It Alone With ‘Achub Yr Iaith’

  • Adwaith's GWEN releases debut solo single 'Achub Yr Iaith'
  • Title translates to "Saving the Language" in Welsh
  • Track comes with a video directed by GWEN and Louis O'Hara

Welsh musician GWEN (Gwenllian Anthony), best known as a member of the acclaimed group Adwaith, has released her debut solo single, 'Achub Yr Iaith' (Welsh for "Saving the Language"). The release marks her first step outside the band, which has built a strong reputation across three albums and…

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Strawberry Hands Announces New Album A Jazz Blessing For The Animal: Hear “Dream Of Water”

  • Strawberry Hands announces new album, out 18 September on Otherly Love
  • New single "Dream Of Water" released alongside the announcement
  • East Coast and West Coast tour dates confirmed for August and September

Philadelphia musician Jacob Brunner, who performs as Strawberry Hands and also plays in Weyes Blood's touring band, has announced his new album A Jazz Blessing For The Animal, due out on 18 September via Otherly Love. It follows his 2020 record I Advance Wearing A Mask and arrives…

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The guitarist Eric Clapton said was out of everybody’s league: “There was no one better than him on this planet”

  • Clapton considered Jimi Hendrix unmatched.
  • He said Hendrix was beyond every rival.
  • The praise underscores Hendrix’s lasting influence.

The article recounts Eric Clapton’s view that Jimi Hendrix was a guitarist beyond comparison, describing him as “out of everybody’s league”. It highlights the significance of this praise because it came from Clapton, himself widely regarded as one of rock’s leading guitarists. Clapton’s assessment centres on Hendrix’s exceptional…

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Tomahawk Play First Show in 13 Years as They Launch Tour with Melvins: Video + Setlists

  • Tomahawk played their first gig in 13 years, in Nashville
  • Set included six live debuts from 2021's Tonic Immobility
  • US tour with Melvins runs through to 15th August

Tomahawk, the supergroup fronted by Mike Patton, played their first live show in 13 years on Saturday, kicking off a US tour alongside fellow rock veterans Melvins at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville. The gig matters because the band had never toured behind their most recent album, 2021's Tonic…

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SULLY ERNA: ‘Saying That MIKE MANGINI Is Overqualified To Play For GODSMACK Is Just Like Saying That SHANNON LARKIN’s Overqualified To Play For The Band’

  • Sully Erna praises new Godsmack members Mike Mangini and Sam Koltun.
  • Mangini debuted live with Godsmack on 12 June 2026.
  • Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola left the band in late 2024.

Godsmack frontman Sully Erna has discussed the band's reshuffled line-up in a new interview, addressing how it feels to perform alongside new drummer Mike Mangini and guitarist Sam Koltun following the departures of long-standing members Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola. The comments matter to fans because they mark…

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Andy Burnham is the U.K.’s New Prime Minister — Here’s What the Music Industry Needs From Him

  • Andy Burnham became UK prime minister on 20 July, succeeding Keir Starmer
  • Industry hopes his music-industry background will shape supportive policy
  • Key asks include streaming and ticketing reform, plus AI licensing protections

Andy Burnham became UK prime minister on Monday 20 July, replacing Keir Starmer, and his long public affinity for music has raised expectations within the industry that the sector will remain high on the government's agenda. Burnham, formerly mayor of Greater Manchester and a Labour MP since 2001,…

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The prog-rock band Jack Black calls timeless brilliance: “There’s a magic to them”

  • Jack Black calls Rush’s catalogue timeless.
  • He values lasting emotional resonance over dated production.
  • Neil Peart’s lyrics are central to Rush’s enduring appeal.

Jack Black has described Canadian progressive-rock band Rush as timeless, arguing that their music retains its appeal long after its original release. The article says this matters because Black sees lasting emotional resonance, rather than contemporary production or trends, as the real measure of musical quality. Black praised…

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Brad Paisley defends marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: “One of the least pretentious weddings that I’ve ever seen or ever will see”

  • Brad Paisley calls Swift-Kelce wedding "least pretentious" he's seen
  • Ceremony held at Madison Square Garden, reportedly cost over $160,000
  • Guests included Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez and Bradley Cooper; Sandler officiated

Country singer Brad Paisley has defended the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, describing it as "one of the least pretentious weddings" he has ever attended, despite public criticism over its reported extravagance. Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end married at Madison Square Garden earlier…

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3 Rock Songs From the 1970s With Melodies That Still Echo Decades Later

  • American Songwriter lists three enduring 1970s rock songs
  • Picks include Pink Floyd, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Eagles tracks
  • Article celebrates melodies and vocals that still resonate today

American Songwriter has published a short feature highlighting three rock songs from the 1970s whose melodies, the outlet argues, remain memorable and influential decades after their release. The piece is a music-appreciation list rather than a news report, reflecting on why these tracks have endured in the classic…

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