Sheryl Crow has written a song to be used in a striptease scene in a theatre production - and claims to be so impressed by the results, she would even bare all to the sound of the track. More >
Slipknot rocker Corey Taylor has revealed bassist Paul Gray - who died in May - did not get the credit he deserved for his songwriting skills. More >
John Lennon's 70th birthday will be marked by a time-capsule ceremony containing the late singer's post-Beatles recordings. More >
Hip-hop star Drake has revealed he admires Jay Z and Eminem for their ever-loyal fan bases, and thinks Lil Wayne will follow in their footsteps. More >
A variety of musical instruments were on show at the recent National Festival of Music for Youth. More >
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is set to try and break into the trance scene and is recording a video for her dance track with DJ Armin Van Buuren in Ibiza. More >
The Libertines drummer Gary Powell has revealed forming new band The Invasion Of. was a ''leap of faith''. More >
Indie rockers Arcade Fire always create a vinyl copy of their albums because it makes the recording process feel more ''artistic''. More >
Billy Corgan put his Fender Stratocaster to good use during a recent Smashing Pumpkins gig. More >
A Yamaha scholarship scheme has paid off for one of this year's Mercury Prize nominees. More >
Radiohead drummer Phil Selway has spoken about the process of recording a solo album. More >
Rihanna has revealed the reason she felt so connected to Eminem's 'Love The Way You Lie' lyrics was because they reminded her of her own experiences of domestic violence with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. More >
The BRIT Awards will move to London's O2 Arena next year, following a 13-year run at the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre. More >
Fans of classical guitar music will be heading to Somerset in August. More >
A new record featuring remastered Elvis Presley classics is to be released in November to mark what would have been the legendary singer's 75th birthday. More >
Praise has been given to the USB Midi Keyboard. More >
D12 rapper Bizarre has revealed the group's upcoming mix tape is not an official ''comeback'', but more of a ''warm-up'' for a new album. More >
British rapper Tinchy Stryder has been getting advice from music mogul Jay-Z, and always pays attention to his words of wisdom. More >
Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has revealed his band were ''always destined'' to headline festivals, as they feel so comfortable performing to large crowds. More >
Pendulum are planning ideas for their next album and are hoping to go back to their ''raw and aggressive'' roots. More >
The XX are to begin writing their new album as soon as they finish touring. More >
Praise has been given to the Korg Kaossilator Pro Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. More >
A new pilot scheme is encouraging children on the Isle of Man to become more interested in musical instruments. More >
The drummer in The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things has spoken about recording with his Yamaha Oak Custom kit. More >
Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo has revealed his new album 'Libra Scale' was inspired by the creativity of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. More >
Some of the most famous players of guitars have received nods in the Mercury shortlist. More >
N.E.R.D have revealed while new album 'Nothing' is primarily about women, it doesn't mean men won't enjoy it. More >
Learning to read music and play a musical instrument can help a child to grow mentally More >
AmpKit LiNK is a high fidelity iPhone, iPod touch* and iPad interface for electric guitar, bass, or any line level source, with an output that can be connected to headphones, powered speakers or a PA. More >
'Harry Potter' actor Tom Felton has landed a record deal with indie label Six Strings Productions. More >
Sheryl Crow didn't think her smash hit single 'All I Wanna Do' would be a popular song, and almost scrapped it from her debut album altogether. More >
Slash has spoken about his love of collaborations. More >
Slash has spoken about his love of collaborations. More >
A talented guitarist is to show off his musical skills in Yorkshire later this year. More >
Tom Jones says he's ''baring his soul'' on his new album, 'Praise & Blame', as the songs mean something to him. More >
A single from drum player Stuart Cable's former band is set to be released for charity. More >
French children from disadvantaged backgrounds have been taught to play musical instruments. More >
Jupiter is to launch a repairs manual aimed at users of its musical instruments. More >
Take That are reportedly planning a family-friendly tour, enabling them to take their wives and children on the 52-date event next summer. More >
'Ride' singer Ciara has revealed collaborating with Justin Timberlake on hit single 'Love Sex Magic' last year taught her how to be ''humble''. More >
Children and teenagers are increasingly opting to play the drums, keyboards and electric guitar, a report has found. More >
A guitar player is on his way to the big time after graduating from street performing to playing festivals. More >
Pink Floyd rockers Roger Waters and David Gilmour are to reunite for a one-off gig following the success of their recent collaboration for the Hoping Foundation in Oxford last weekend. More >
Recovering soldiers are being offered the chance to play a Yamaha Pacifica guitar. More >
Grime rapper Wiley has revealed he gave away 203 of his songs on the internet for free because knowing people couldn't hear his music was making him ''feel sick''. More >
Chris Martin has given guitar lessons to wife Gwyneth Paltrow. More >
The Strokes' frontman Julian Casablancas has revealed while writing and recording the band's fourth album has been ''a labour'', it is going to be ''fantastic''. More >
A musical celebrating the Fender Stratocaster will be back on stage next month. More >
A musical celebrating the Fender Stratocaster will be back on stage next month. More >
Wu-Tang clan legend Raekwon has revealed he and 'Lose It' hitmaker Eminem have been ''scheming and plotting'', and hope to collaborate on a new track. More >
Chris Wolstenholme - bassist for 'Uprising' rockers Muse - has likened writing a song for the new 'Twilight' soundtrack to ''selling his soul''. More >
Guitar band Iron Maiden have announced details of their new video. More >
Influential guitar group Gang of Four have announced details of their new album. More >
Laney Prism P20 & P65 combo amps have been praised in this month's issue of Guitar & Bass Magazine with the P20 scoring an impressive 82% and the P65 scoring 80%. More >
Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn was snubbed by Sex Pistols legend John Lydon, who turned down an offer to appear on the animated band's 'Plastic Beach' album. More >
Political activist Bob Geldof has revealed he was terrified he couldn't pull off Live Aid and while he didn't care if he looked ''a prat'', he didn't want to let people down. More >
Hip hop star Soulja boy has explained he wasn't aware of how good the tracks on his new album 'Dre' were until he got the official stamp of approval from the likes of Kanye West and Jamie Foxx. More >
1970s guitar band The Pop Group are to reform for a string of shows. More >
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has hinted that there is another collaboration with fiddle player Alison Krauss in the pipeline. More >
Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has hinted that there is another collaboration with fiddle player Alison Krauss in the pipeline. More >
Simon Neil - frontman of 'Mountains' hitmakers Biffy Clyro -thought he had broken his leg when he landed awkwardly after jumping off a speaker at Glastonbury festival. More >
Guitarists who want to learn how to play the songs of The Proclaimers can download a new app. More >
Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz has revealed while he was initially lost when his former band announced their indefinite hiatus, he is now pleased he can focus on something new. More >
People planning to buy a new musical instrument may wish to donate their old one to a charity appeal. More >
Robbie Williams is set to rejoin Take That for a new album and a 2011 tour. More >
Dizzee Rascal's tastes have refined as he has become more of a mainstream pop star, and he no longer thinks of ''pop'' as a ''dirty word''. More >
Robyn hated being pigeonholed by the music industry and was delighted to break off from the mainstream. More >
Sting says he will never reform The Police again because he thought their last reunion tour lacked ''energy''. More >
A musician who works with Terry Wogan has paid a visit to Yamaha's head office. More >
A musician who works with Terry Wogan has paid a visit to Yamaha's head office. More >
Plan B will release his new album on his own after his record label rejected his return to rap. More >
Drummer Phil Selway has praised his Radiohead bandmate Thom Yorke. More >
Dance pop trio Chew Lips have revealed they expect their set at this year's GlobalGathering festival to be ''vomit inducing''. More >
Demetri Martin has revealed he only discovered his musical talent at the end of his 20s. More >
Mark Ronson admits singing on his new 'Record Collection' album was a challenging experience, he thinks he did a pretty good job. More >
A new album is being released to help support the Jail Guitar Doors initiative. More >
Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has penned the soundtrack for new movie 'Submarine'. More >
Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft has revealed the band are unlikely to reform as a band, as they have nothing left to achieve. More >
The popular BOSS DS-1 Distortion Pedal is now available on your desktop, thanks to Roland's give-away. More >
The Mystery Jets have revealed their songwriting has matured to the extent that new album 'Serotonin' is their best record yet. More >
A bass guitar player has stated that Lady Gaga is a very talented musician. More >
Lady Gaga wowed her fans at her sell-out show at Madison Square Garden in New York last night (06.07.10), the first of three sell-out homecoming concerts. More >
Kate Nash has attacked the music industry for what she sees as a ''sexist'' attitude towards female artists. More >
Paolo Nutini has encouraged youngsters to pick up a musical instrument. More >
'Unfinished Sympathy' hitmakers Massive Attack have revealed their new album is likely to be ''completely different'' to 'Heligoland' and more instrumentally-based. More >
Young musicians have had the chance to play on a Yamaha grand piano. More >
The strengths of the Fender Telecaster have been outlined by Graham Coxon. More >
Steinberg has announced the release of two new USB audio interfaces, CI1 and CI2+. Together with last year's released CI2, all three portable units make up the CI series. More >
Kylie Minogue has revealed she plans to hold a series of small gigs in London to air the tracks that didn't make it onto her new album 'Aphrodite'. More >
'Milkshake' singer Kelis has admitted while she would love to work alongside British group La Roux, she was oblivious about the work of Cheryl Cole until recently. More >
Muse's drummer has said the band want to top their Glastonbury performance when they play Wembley Stadium later this year. More >
British girl band The Saturdays have revealed their new eight-track album 'Headlines' will be similar to their previous material. More >
Kasabian are to play two gigs in Belfast and London next month. More >
Rock group The Darkness are reforming after brothers Justin and Dan Hawkins ended their long-running feud. More >
Photos charting the career of guitarist Joan Jett have been put together in a new book. More >
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rupert Everett, Hugh Dancy and Jonathan Pryce are reportedly in talks to star in a movie about the origin of the vibrator. More >
Bassist Pete Wentz is involved in a new project. More >
Singer Enrique Iglesias has revealed a secret desire to duet with Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino from MTV reality show 'Jersey Shore'. More >
Kasabian's songwriter and guitarist Serge Pizzorno is attempting to educate music fans about the ''rock'n'roll'' way. More >
The solo songs of John Lennon are to be rereleased. More >
Former Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan's new track has been leaked online on music producer Charlie Holmes' MySpace page. More >
Arcade Fire are to perform in London next week. More >
Leading manufacturer of microphones and headphones launches initiatives to ensure customers get the best service from retailers. More >
Peavey is making its highly respected, high-gain 6505 Series amplifier available for the first time in a 1x12 combo-amp configuration. More >
Kid Rock has collaborated with rapper T.I. in the hope of taking the hip-hop star's music in a ''very different direction''. More >
Deftones frontman Chino Moreno has revealed seeing Depeche Mode play live made him ''want to make music''. More >
Van Halen have been credited with coming up with the greatest guitar album of all time. More >
Liam Gallagher has revealed the only way he would ever reunite will the full Oasis line-up is if he is ''f***ing skint''. More >
A piano owned by Elvis could fetch more than $1 million ($645,000) at a forthcoming auction. More >
Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris has revealed he thought about ending the band when singer Bruce Dickinson quit in 1999. More >
The Epiphone Hummingbird has inspired a new signature guitar designed by Dave Navarro. More >
Guitarists can learn how to play some Beatles songs with relative ease, it has been suggested. More >
'Tik Tok' hitmaker Kesha has revealed she hopes to collaborate with a country musician in the future More >
British band Klaxons claim now they are sober they are much ''stronger'' when they perform live. More >
Three new categories have been added to this year's Q Awards ceremony to recognise new musical talent within the UK. More >
Indie rockers Interpol have revealed they ''aren't afraid'' to continue making music in the absence of former bassist Carlos Dengler. More >
Gibson is to link up with the Rainforest Alliance. More >
Zildjian is launching an online cymbals library. More >
Buying a musical instrument could be the first step to improving IQ levels, it has been suggested. More >
Users of Yamaha Pocketrak audio recorders have the chance to watch free tutorials via YouTube. More >
British rapper Tinchy Stryder has revealed his upcoming album 'Third Strike' is a lot ''deeper'' than his past records. More >
Kings of Leon abandoned a concert in St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday night (23.07.10) after bass player Jared Followill was hit in the mouth with pigeon droppings. More >
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has revealed his solo efforts are ''nothing like'' his former records, as the tracks came about much more ''naturally''. More >
Johnny Marr says one of his proudest achievements is The Smiths' 1985 album 'Meat Is Murder' inspiring many of their fans to go vegetarian. More >
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has revealed he has ''no memory'' of collapsing while performing in Florida on Wednesday night (21.07.10). More >
British rapper Dizzee Rascal has revealed he believes he contributed to the success of artists such as Tinchy Stryder and Tinie Tempah by making grime more mainstream. More >
The XX are to begin writing their new album as soon as they finish touring. More >
British band The Libertines are to perform an intimate gig at London's Forum venue as a warm-up to their appearances at this summer's Reading and Leeds festivals. More >
The drummer in The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things has spoken about recording with his Yamaha Oak Custom kit. More >
Iconic group The Beach Boys are set to reform for a one-off show to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band's formation. More >
Bloc Party's Kele Okereke has revealed taking a break from his bandmates to record his first solo album 'The Boxer' was a ''liberating'' experience. More >
An acoustic guitar player from Bristol has beaten 150 other acts to win a prestigious music prize. More >
'Golden Skans' hitmakers Klaxons have revealed they worried they would be one-album wonders and would never make music again. More >
A rock star has decorated his American Special Telecaster with a Union Jack. More >
The KSM42 and KSM44A mark the pinnacle of Shure advancements in microphone development, delivering world-class sound reproduction from advanced design and technology. More >
Robbie Williams' father Pete Conway thinks rejoining former band Take That may help him to conquer the crippling stage fright which led to part of the singer's 2006 solo tour being cancelled. More >
U2 have been named as the world's highest-earning musicians. More >
Former Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker is to feature on legendary British crooner Tony Christie's new album in a rework of the theme from iconic gangster movie 'Get Carter'. More >
A talented guitarist is to show off his musical skills in Yorkshire later this year. More >
A rock star has spoken about his collection of Fender guitars. More >
Hip hop star Lil' Kim has revealed she is to appear on rap legend Dr Dre's upcoming 'Detox' LP. More >
A single from drum player Stuart Cable's former band is set to be released for charity. More >
Welsh crooner Tom Jones has revealed he has been in talks with 'Mr Brightside' hitmakers The Killers about the possibility of collaborating in the future. More >
A member of the Heartbreakers has spoken about the importance of his Gibson Les Paul to Tom Petty's latest record. More >
Grace Jones closed proceedings at the Lovebox festival in east London last night (18.07.10), singing hits including 'Slave to the Rhythm' and 'Nightclubbing' and performing a hula-hoop inspired dance. More >
Sheryl Crow - who has two adopted sons - thinks being a parent has made her a better musician. More >
Children and teenagers are increasingly opting to play the drums, keyboards and electric guitar, a report has found. More >
Bisexual Blue singer Duncan James has admitted he can't wait to tour with the group because he wants to get more attention from men and women. More >
Former Sex Pistols rocker John Lydon has revealed he can only come to terms with the death of his father when he performs live on stage, where he finds ''peace'' with the situation. More >
Take That - who announced Robbie Williams had rejoined the group yesterday (15.07.10) - are to play a 54-date arena tour, which will see the band perform for three million fans and net an estimated £15 million each. More >
Pop singer Eliza Doolittle has revealed she gets the inspiration for the majority of her songs while she is in the shower. More >
Guitarist Johnny Marr has been in Los Angeles to perform at the Inception premiere. More >
Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable is to be remembered with a charity single, which is to be released by his most recent band Killing for Company. More >
Fans of Roland's musical equipment have the chance to get a first look at its new product range next month. More >
British rock band Muse have revealed they are set to take a break when their current world tour comes to an end in December, but will begin recording a new album next year. More >
Black Eyed Peas rapper Will.I.Am has revealed he doesn't care if people don't consider him to be a hip hop artist, as he will ''win'' by branching out into the pop sector. More >
Imprisoned rapper Lil Wayne has revealed he has been writing new material while behind bars, which he describes as beyond ''amazing''. More >
People who are learning to play a guitar must be persistent, it has been said. More >
Guitar band Iron Maiden have announced details of their new video. More >
Gibson guitar player Marcus Bonfanti has played a session in London. More >
Professor Green has praised pop star Lily Allen for supporting him through his rise to fame, and admits the first time they performed their new song 'Just Be Good to Green' was the ''maddest day'' of his life. More >
Muse plan to be playing their new tunes through studio monitors sometime next year. More >
1970s guitar band The Pop Group are to reform for a string of shows. More >
Singer and guitar player Richard Ashcroft has discussed the theme of his new single. More >
New York electric guitar band Interpol have announced details of their new single. More >
Jay-Z is planning to help JLS launch their music in the US and thinks they have a great chance of cracking America because they have a fantastic sound. More >
'Numb' rockers Linkin Park have admitted they don't think it matters what the songs on their new album 'A Thousand Suns' sound like as long as the band likes them. More >
David Gilmour and Roger Waters have performed together for charity. More >
Katie Price has revealed she is going to tour her new single 'Free To Love Again', starting with a live performance at London's G-A-Y club. More >
Users of acoustic and bass guitars will have the chance to attend two new conferences next year. More >
'It's My Life' rocker Jon Bon Jovi tore a calf muscle while performing with his band Bon Jovi in New Jersey on Friday night (09.07.10), but continued to the end of the set. More >
British singer-and-actor Plan B believes people find him ''unapproachable and intimidating'' because of his hardman movie roles. More >
Jimi Hendrix is to be inducted into the Fender Hall of Fame. More >
British indie rockers The Futureheads have appealed to fans to request their favourite songs to feature on a new a cappella album. More >
Drummer Phil Selway has praised his Radiohead bandmate Thom Yorke. More >
Casio believes its digital piano range will continue to grow in popularity, it has been suggested. More >
Lil Wayne will be more ''focused'' than ever once he leaves prison, according to fellow rapper Fat Joe. More >
A film star is to learn the violin. More >
British rapper Plan B has revealed although he has become a ''role model'' since topping the UK album charts, he thinks if he becomes too ''responsible'' his music will pay the price. More >
Demetri Martin has revealed he only discovered his musical talent at the end of his 20s. More >
A proposed Yamaha Music and Technical Skills Centre is Darlington is reliant on a change of heart from the local council. More >
A new album is being released to help support the Jail Guitar Doors initiative. More >
A proposed Yamaha Music and Technical Skills Centre is Darlington is reliant on a change of heart from the local council. More >
The creator of the Peavey company has recalled how he got the firm off the ground. More >
A charity is helping to organise a special musical workshop in Huntingdon. More >
Recording the follow-up album to 2007's 'Neon Bible' was challenging for Arcade Fire because they are so compulsive about getting everything right. More >
Ray Davies has been working with Mumford and Sons. More >
Music lovers in Birmingham will have the chance to attend a guitar conference at the NEC next year. More >
50 Cent has blasted rap rival P. Diddy calling him an ''ugly b***h'' and accusing him of sucking ''the life'' out of people. More >
Cheryl Cole's second studio album has been scheduled for release in October, after the next Girls Aloud record was pushed back until 2011. More >
Prince has claimed playing the electric guitar has prevented him from going bald. More >
'Swagga Like Us' hitmaker M.I.A has revealed she has the ''perfect song'' to produce for hip hop artist Jay-Z. More >
Iron Maiden took only six weeks to record The Final Frontier, guitarist Dave Murray has said. More >
VoiceLive Touch is the first vocal processor to feature an ingenuously integrated mic stand mount and interface. Now every vocalist can take control of their sound, no matter where they are. More >
Iron Maiden took only six weeks to record The Final Frontier, guitarist Dave Murray has said. More >
Rapper Lil' Kim has hinted a collaboration with singer Rihanna could happen in the near future. More >
OutKast rapper Big Boi has admitted while he doesn't have a lot left to prove to the industry, he wishes the focus would be taken away from musicians' personal dramas and brought ''back to the music''. More >
Robert Plant is tour the UK later this year in support of his new album. More >
The Strokes' lead singer Julian Casablancas has admitted the band's new album is only halfway finished and so its release will be delayed until at least March 2011. More >
Joe Strummer inspired Sharleen Spiteri to play a Fender Telecaster. More >
Scissor Sisters' frontman Jake Shears has revealed he stills feel under pressure to prove himself to people who bullied him in the past. More >
Condoleezza Rice is to showcase her skills on the piano alongside Aretha Franklin. More >
Iconic rocker Slash was ''flattered'' Rihanna impersonated him in her video for 'Rockstar 101', as she is ''all round better looking'' than him. More >
Bassist Pete Wentz is involved in a new project. More >
'Back to Black' singer Amy Winehouse is reportedly set to form a new band with The Roots drummer ?uestlove and guitarist Raphael Saadiq. More >
Kings of Leon have played a headline show in Hyde Park. More >
The solo songs of John Lennon are to be rereleased. More >
Scissor Sisters' lead singer Jake Shears thinks Lady Gaga is ''wonderful'' and believes she has made pop more exciting. More >
Arcade Fire are to perform in London next week. More >
The first MI Retail Conference & Expo has been hailed as a success by attendees, exhibitors and organisers. More >
Boutique synth manufacturer Elektron have demonstrated their trilogy of revolutionary synths at Sonar Festival 2010, including the much anticipated Octatrack, More >
A rereleased Bruce Springsteen album will be out in time for Christmas, guitarist Steven Van Zandt has revealed. More >
Katie Melua feels a bit like an ''alien'' and is unsure whether she is even human. More >
Lostprophets and Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro picked up prizes at the Relentless Energy Drink Kerrang! Awards last night (29.07.10). More >
Irish band The Script have revealed while they find comparisons with U2 ''humbling'', the only similarity between the two groups is their shared nationality. More >
Veteran rocker Rod Stewart was joined on stage by his four-year-old son Alistair last night (28.07.10) while performing a string of his hits at London's O2 Arena. More >
Girls Aloud are reportedly set to reform next year without Nadine Coyle, who has been left out of the plans. More >
Mac users now have more reasons to invest in a Roland V-Studio 20. More >
Badly Drawn Boy is taking his acoustic guitar on the road this October. More >
Line 6 XD-V systems will be exhibited at a forthcoming conference in London. More >
Madonna has been road-testing dancers for her upcoming six-month tour, which is set to be the pop superstar's ''most unexpected'' performances to date. More >
French DJ David Guetta has been revealed as the most downloaded dance artist in history in a new study by Nokia's Ovi Music Store. More >
Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn has admitted the reason the cartoon band's performance at this year's Glastonbury festival did not work is because the set ''lacked human interaction''. More >
US rapper DMX is set to return to jail after violating the probation conditions of his 2002 conviction for reckless driving. More >
Manic Street Preachers guitarist James Dean Bradfield has revealed having former Guns N' Roses rocker Duff McKagan appear on the band's upcoming album was an ''awe-inspiring'' experience. More >
Bobby Gillespie's new band Silver Machine - which included his Primal Scream bandmates Andrew Innes and Barrie Cadogan, former Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock and drummer Zak Starkey - performed at the 1234 festival in London's Shoreditch Park on Saturday (24.07.10). More >
The achievements of Les Paul are to be celebrated next month. More >
'House' actor Hugh Laurie is to release a New Orleans-inspired blues album with the help of Grammy-winning producer Joe Henry. More >
The Saturdays have a stylist who helps them look ''uniform but individual'', but they would never wear anything they were not happy with. More >
Queens of the Stone Age are preparing to work on a new album, which frontman Josh Homme has promised will be filled with ''explosions''. More >
Boyzone's Shane Lynch thinks Robbie Williams will benefit from the Take That reunion not only on business terms, but also as a ''human being''. More >
British girl band The Saturdays have chosen to go for a new direction with their music, as they don't want to ''bore'' their fans. More >
Praise has been given to the Korg Kaossilator Pro Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer. More >
Jordin Sparks was initially unsure about releasing a dance track, but really enjoyed making new single 'S.O.S (Let the Music Play)'. More >
A new pilot scheme is encouraging children on the Isle of Man to become more interested in musical instruments. More >
Sir Elton John has cancelled a concert in Arizona, stating he is too ill to sing after contracting food poisoning. More >
Some of the most famous players of guitars have received nods in the Mercury shortlist. More >
An acoustic guitar player from Bristol has beaten 150 other acts to win a prestigious music prize. More >
Learning to read music and play a musical instrument can help a child to grow mentally More >
Across Europe, IK Multimedia's AmpliTube for iPhone has become the app of the week in Europe and Australia. More >
A rock star has decorated his American Special Telecaster with a Union Jack. More >
Paul Weller and Corinne Bailey Rae are hoping to work together, but are struggling to find the time to fit in a collaboration. More >
U2 have been named as the world's highest-earning musicians. More >
Dizzee Rascal, Paul Weller and The xx are among the nominees for this year's Barclaycard Mercury Prize. More >
A rock star has spoken about his collection of Fender guitars. More >
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has said he is ''ready to rock'' and will not let last week's motorcycle crash get in the way of appearing in the band's upcoming tour of North America. More >
'Like A Star' singer Corinne Bailey Rae has revealed she would rather find her feet and perform on her own than collaborate with other artists. More >
French children from disadvantaged backgrounds have been taught to play musical instruments. More >
Jupiter is to launch a repairs manual aimed at users of its musical instruments. More >
Roland have announced the release of Mac compatible drivers for the highly regarded Cakewalk V-Studio 20. More >
A member of the Heartbreakers has spoken about the importance of his Gibson Les Paul to Tom Petty's latest record. More >
Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has admitted he hated the group's name because it was ''twee''. More >
A guitar player is on his way to the big time after graduating from street performing to playing festivals. More >
Veteran singer Tom Jones, 70, has pledged never to retire because he doesn't want to regret not achieving even more before he dies. More >
Recovering soldiers are being offered the chance to play a Yamaha Pacifica guitar. More >
'You've Got the Love' singer Florence Welch broke down in tears on stage last night (15.07.10) as she announced she would taking a break from performing to work on new material. More >
Chris Martin has given guitar lessons to wife Gwyneth Paltrow. More >
Guitarist Johnny Marr has been in Los Angeles to perform at the Inception premiere. More >
Fans of Roland's musical equipment have the chance to get a first look at its new product range next month. More >
Leading online musical instrument retailer Gear4music.com has lowered the prices across several pieces of equipment in its range. More >
Mark Ronson is fed up with being seen as just a celebrity DJ and wants to be taken more seriously as a musician. More >
Footballer Ashley Cole played the violin while at school, it has been reported. More >
Footballer Ashley Cole played the violin while at school, it has been reported. More >
Gibson guitar player Marcus Bonfanti has played a session in London. More >
People who are learning to play a guitar must be persistent, it has been said. More >
Influential guitar group Gang of Four have announced details of their new album. More >
'Stone Cold Sober' hitmaker Paloma Faith has revealed performing at this year's Isle of Wight festival was the most ''moving'' experience of her career to date. More >
Rapper Snoop Dogg has admitted he doesn't think many aspiring artists will be able to follow in his musical footsteps, as walking in his shoes is ''hard''. More >
Muse plan to be playing their new tunes through studio monitors sometime next year. More >
New York electric guitar band Interpol have announced details of their new single. More >
Singer and guitar player Richard Ashcroft has discussed the theme of his new single. More >
Kylie Minogue has become the first solo artist in UK chart history to have four number one albums in different decades, after her latest offering 'Aphrodite' topped the charts on Sunday (11.07.10). More >
Guitarists who want to learn how to play the songs of The Proclaimers can download a new app. More >
David Gilmour and Roger Waters have performed together for charity. More >
Users of acoustic and bass guitars will have the chance to attend two new conferences next year. More >
People planning to buy a new musical instrument may wish to donate their old one to a charity appeal. More >
British electronic duo the Hurts have revealed they shot their 'Wonderful Life' video for just £20 with the help of a dancer they found in a Post Office. More >
British pop star Diana Vickers admits she has ambitions to make it in Hollywood as an actress. More >
Jimi Hendrix is to be inducted into the Fender Hall of Fame. More >
Kelly Rowland has admitted she cried the first time she heard 'When Love Takes Over', as she immediately knew she wanted to collaborate with dance legend David Guetta. More >
Casio believes its digital piano range will continue to grow in popularity, it has been suggested. More >
Pendulum guitarist Peredur ap Gwynedd selects custom range of Peavey's HP Special guitars for the band's latest tour. More >
Korg's long awaited budget analog mono synth has been picking up plaudits ahead of its delayed release in a couple of weeks. More >
A film star is to learn the violin. More >
White Stripes star Jack White believes he is more of a ''director'' than a musical artist as he works on so many varying projects. More >
The Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme has revealed the rockers' new album is ''all about wiggling hips''. More >
The creator of the Peavey company has recalled how he got the firm off the ground. More >
British rock band The Who will tour in spring 2011 and have promised to incorporate their famous rock opera 'Quadrophenia' into their set. More >
Liam Howlett - frontman of The Prodigy - is annoyed his band keep being compared to fellow electronic group Pendulum. More >
A charity is helping to organise a special musical workshop in Huntingdon. More >
Ray Davies has been working with Mumford and Sons. More >
Music lovers in Birmingham will have the chance to attend a guitar conference at the NEC next year. More >
Recent pictures show John Lennon and Frank Zappa playing an Orange Amp during legendary performance. More >
A bass guitar player has stated that Lady Gaga is a very talented musician. More >
Paolo Nutini has encouraged youngsters to pick up a musical instrument. More >
Prince has claimed playing the electric guitar has prevented him from going bald. More >
Young musicians have had the chance to play on a Yamaha grand piano. More >
An accolade has been given to the SpongeBob SquarePants ukulele. More >
The popular YAS275 saxophone from Yamaha has been the choice of music teachers for many years, and has recently been praised in the industry magazine. More >
An accolade has been given to the SpongeBob SquarePants ukulele. More >
The strengths of the Fender Telecaster have been outlined by Graham Coxon. More >
Electric guitar player Slash has been honoured at a recent awards ceremony. More >
Robert Plant is tour the UK later this year in support of his new album. More >
Kasabian are to play two gigs in Belfast and London next month. More >
Duff McKagan's Loaded will start recording their new album in August after writing material for the past few months. More >
Dave Rowntree has said his love of drumming is undiminished. More >
British rockers Muse picked up the 02 Silver Clef Award at the annual Nordoff Robbins 02 Silver Clef Awards in London today (02.07.10). More >
Billy Corgan played the ukulele at a recent show. More >
Billy Corgan played the ukulele at a recent show. More >
Former Fall Out Boy bassist has revealed that he has started his own electro-pop group called Bl4ck C4rds. More >
Kings of Leon have played a headline show in Hyde Park. More >
Rap star Lil Wayne has been sentenced to three years probation, after pleading guilty to drugs possession charges. More >
A famous face is lending her support to Casio's Piano for Schools campaign. More >
A famous face is lending her support to Casio's Piano for Schools campaign. More >
Peavey Electronics, a renowned innovator in power-amplifier design for more than 30 years, introduces the new IPR Series of ultra-lightweight and efficient power amplifiers. More >
Kings of Leon performed four new songs from their upcoming album during their sell-out gig in London's Hyde Park last night (30.06.10). More >
Hitmaker Macy Gray believes her music is an ''art'' and thinks music should not be valued on how much money it can make. More >
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