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Jerry Harrison on the outtakes and off-brand inspirations behind Talking Heads’ Little Creatures
By Henry Yates published
If 1985's Little Creatures brought an Americana flavor to the Talking Heads, MTV brought commercial success. Harrison reflects on an art-rock classic and explains why the pressure was fun

Former Oasis bassist reportedly confirms his involvement in the band's reunion tour
By Janelle Borg published
Other Oasis alumni rumored to be joining the spectacle include Gem Archer and Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs

Josh Freese reveals he’s been let go from the Foo Fighters
By Phil Weller published
The move ends Freese’s two-year tenure with the group, after he was drafted in to replace the late Taylor Hawkins

Joe Perry reflects on how Aerosmith’s ’80s misfire, Done With Mirrors, was the making of them
By Andrew Daly published
After a few weird years with replacement guitarists, the Bad Boys from Boston were back and ready to prove themselves. It did not quite go to plan. We’ll let Joe Perry explain the rest…

Matt Stubbs and Cody Nilsen on the resurrection of Boston blues power trio GA-20
By Joe Bosso published
Everyone’s favorite bass-guitar-free, Boston-based blues trio debut a new guitarist and drummer on their latest EP, Volume 2 – but all this change took them back to their roots

Pete Townshend looks back at life on the road as The Who announce farewell US tour
By Phil Weller published
The legendary band will bid farewell in a country where Townshend has always appreciated the “incredible” crowds

Kim Thayil gives an update on whether unreleased band material featuring Chris Cornell will see the light of day
By Janelle Borg published
The recordings were previously the subject of a protracted legal battl between the remaining band members and Cornell's widow, Vicky Cornell

East Bay Ray on why the Dead Kennedys’ chemistry hit its peak on Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables – and why it fell apart
By Mark McStea published
In the year 1980, the Dead Kennedys debut presented a new sound for punk. Here guitarist East Bay Ray tells us how they made Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
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