in Feeds “I wear it as a badge of honour that it was voted the worst song of all time. But that song has paid the rent for many decades”: Bernie Taupin doesn’t regret writing the lyrics for a much-maligned US No 1 hit – but he’s still embarrassed by it
in Feeds Don’t be intimidated by acoustic bluegrass – this lesson is the perfect primer (just watch out for the F6/9!)
in Feeds “I was supposed to walk down the stage with a 50ft cape. There were going to be explosions”: Prince headhunted acoustic virtuoso Andy McKee to open his shows. Then he laid out his outrageous vision
in Feeds “We will keep enforcing our artists’ rights… but it’s becoming an uphill struggle”: Sony Music reveals the number of deepfake AI tracks it’s asked to be removed has doubled in six months
in Feeds “He was a brilliant concert-level classical pianist and also the best rocker you could get, for keyboards. So he was an absolute hero”: Howard Jones on the synth legend who inspired him, and the influence he had on one of his biggest hits
in Feeds “The perfect pop song is by definition the imperfect pop song”: Jack Antonoff on vintage gear, analogue synths and Taylor Swift’s Midnights
in Feeds “Darrell died three weeks after we signed the contract. We’re finally doing what we planned to do – and I’m doing it for Darrell”: The battle to bring Dimebag’s guitar designs to life – the way he intended
in Feeds Fancy recording an EP at the world-famous Real World Studios?: “Our goal is to find talent and provide the facilities and support to let them flourish in a way they wouldn’t be able to otherwise”