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John Frusciante: “There’s an appreciation of the chemistry I can’t say I had last time – when you get so used to something, you sometimes take things for granted”
By Michael Astley-Brown published
One of the most influential guitarists of his generation on what prompted his return to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and how a deep-rooted playing philosophy fueled their explosive comeback album, Unlimited Love

Flea reportedly set to appear in upcoming Star Wars spin-off show, Obi-Wan Kenobi
By Matt Owen published
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist will swap his Fender four-string for fantasy firearms in the hotly anticipated Disney+ show, which arrives May 27

Flea: “I think about playing bass as like a river. I can unleash it however it needs to go – like violent rapids, or a calm, still pool”
By Joel McIver published
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album, Unlimited Love, is a showcase for Flea’s irrepressible talents, but as he explains, he’s always looking to improve

Watch Flea perform a fuzzed-up rendition of the US national anthem at an LA Lakers game
By Sam Roche published
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist dialed in extreme levels of fuzz before the Lakers played the Denver Nuggets on Sunday

Flea reveals he changed his long-serving bass amp setup for Red Hot Chili Peppers’ latest album
By Matt Owen published
The Gallien-Krueger loyalist opted for a new bass rig on Unlimited Love – and liked it so much he'll be taking it on tour later this year

Red Hot Chili Peppers dial back the tempo on dreamy new ballad, Not the One
By Jackson Maxwell published
The third single from the band's forthcoming album, Unlimited Love, shows John Frusciante's textural side

Watch Flea jam with Warren Ellis and Nick Cave on the Bad Seeds‘ We No Who U R
By Matt Parker published
The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist dropped in for a guest spot with the Bad Seeds icons at their recent LA show

Red Hot Chili Peppers share footage of new John Frusciante and Flea studio jam
By Michael Astley-Brown published
A new single is expected any day now from the LA funk-rock titans

Alain Johannes digs out another Anthym demo from 1980, featuring pre-Red Hot Chili Peppers Flea, Hillel Slovak and Jack Irons
By Matt Owen published
The Rush-flavored cut, taken from an early eight-track recording session, is the second demo to be shared from the RHCP founding member’s high school band
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