“I got to know her music pretty well, Houdini and the like. I just think she’s great and it was such a great thing to get up with her. The band were fantastic – they played it really well”: Neil Finn on how his unlikely duet with Dua Lipa came about
AI-BBA – Björn Ulvaeus is using AI to write a new musical: “It usually comes out with garbage, but sometimes there is something in it that gives you another idea”
“The baritone Tele was made uniquely for me, and Paul’s mandolin has been with him for decades. We’re heartbroken”: Someone just stole Heart’s gear on the eve of their comeback tour
in Artists, Bands “This is the new rock ’n’ roll Metallica. The riffs are greasier, bluesier, dirtier”: How the heavy metal heroes shook things up with Load
in Artists, Bands “We’re heartbroken, and we’re asking for their safe return”: Nancy Wilson says two “irreplaceable” instruments have been stolen ahead of Heart’s tour
in Artists, Bands “Nobody ever asks Pet Shop Boys if they can play the piano”: Pop masterminds Saint Etienne have great news for anyone who can’t play an instrument
in Artists, Bands, Gigs & Festivals “When we first opened, we never imagined that we’d still be in London three years on”: Abba: Voyage just got four new songs to mark its third anniversary
in Artists, Bands “He was a master of the cryptic instruction. He’d say, ‘This song, can you loosen its tie a little?’”: How The Strokes created the most influential rock song of the early 21st Century
in Artists, Bands “Each time I pressed Enter on the Akai S1000 I saw my life changing”: Air’s Nicolas Godin reveals the secrets of their Sexy Boy
in Artists, Bands “As far as we’re concerned, the band never really broke up”: Are Talking Heads about to announce a reunion 50 years to the day since their first gig?
in Artists, Bands “It’s always a guy… It’s like, we’re playing with wireless. Are you an idiot?”: Haim hit back at keyboard warriors who accuse them of not playing their instruments live on stage, and the rock establishment’s refusal to accept them
in Artists, Bands “We’d gone backwards. We still enjoyed playing, but I did wonder how much longer the band would last”: Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray on the highs and lows of the band’s 50-year odyssey
in Artists, Bands “I really like the end of And She Was with that distorted guitar. I thought it sounded like Neil Diamond’s Cherry, Cherry”: Jerry Harrison on the outtakes and off-brand inspirations behind Talking Heads’ Little Creatures
in Artists, Bands “We’ll see each other on tour. Or rather, you’ll see me – I’ll hardly be able to see you in the audience”: Former Oasis bassist reportedly confirms his involvement in the band’s highly-anticipated reunion tour
in Artists, Bands “No reason was given. I’m not angry, just a bit shocked and disappointed”: Foo Fighters have parted ways with Josh Freese – and will explore “a different direction” with their next drummer
