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French duo Eihwar are one of the funnest and most unique things to hit the alternative music scene in recent years
When Keith Emerson tried to blag a £55,000 synth for free
The keyboard genius’ relationship with engineer Robert Moog may have had a shaky start, but it paid dividends to both men – and countless followers
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell's cancer has returned, but he's refusing to live in fear
"There's only been one time that I felt it was gonna kill me"
“He’d got rid of Lemmy and it was me next”: Civil war left Dave Brock as captain of Hawkwind
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Cool new prog from Lonely Robot, Eivør, Colin Moulding, Cult Of Luna and more in Prog's brand new Tracks Of The Week
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Why Mystery sound like Pink Floyd, Genesis and Marillion
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Enslaved share transcendent new single, Solar Will, as they announce new album, Mið
Norwegian prog metal trailblazers Enslaved will release their latest album, Mið, in October
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Audio-Technica AT-ERP5 earplugs review: absurdly transparent gigging earplugs from an audio tech titan
These swanky gigging earplugs from Audio-Technica are remarkably clear and eminently attenuative
Amazon Stir It Up by spinning up to 30% off one of my favourite House Of Marley turntables
There’s a chunky saving on the House of Marley Stir It Up Lux, plus there's another excellent record player deal complete with a pair of speakers on both sides of the Atlantic
Best headphones for vinyl 2026: Do justice to your records with my selection of headphones from AKG, Beyerdynamic & more
Buying guide Get intimate with your record collection all over again – and spare the neighbours – with the best headphones for vinyl
Brighten up your music room with the colourful and eye-catching Majority Stylo and Folio turntables
Available at a budget price and ready to rock in a variety of colours, these two new record players are ready to be snapped up right now
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Audio-Technica AT-ERP5 earplugs review: absurdly transparent gigging earplugs from an audio tech titan
These swanky gigging earplugs from Audio-Technica are remarkably clear and eminently attenuative
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J.J. Cale's most famous songs were made famous by others, but Okie's laid-back charm is enticing in its own right
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Castle Rat have barely played a dozen gigs in the UK, but pulled a massive crowd for their early afternoon slot at Bloodstock
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Judas Priest's Bloodstock set is a triumphant homecoming: review
Rob Halford confirms Judas Priest are working on a new album as they bring some of heavy metal's greatest anthems home to Bloodstock
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Weezer will release their movie starring Keanu Reeves next year
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