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Elvis Costello explains why he never sued Olivia Rodrigo's team for interpolating one of his guitar riffs
By Janelle Borg published
Rodrigo credited Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff, Hayley Williams, and Josh Farro as co-writers after fans noted similarities between tracks on her debut album, SOUR, and songs and riffs by those artists

This Taylor Swift-signed guitar was smashed at auction and went viral – now it has been sold at an even higher price
By Janelle Borg published
Texan Gary Estes insisted that the guitar smashing move was just a joke, whereas later reports suggested it was an obvious political statement

Texas man reportedly pays $4,000 for guitar autographed by Taylor Swift – and immediately smashes it with a hammer
By Matt Parker published
Reports suggest the purchase and destruction of the instrument was politically motivated, following Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris

Gibson reveals Taylor Swift’s go-to guitars during her Eras tour and hopes for a signature model
By Janelle Borg published
Gibson’s Vice President of Product, Mat Koehler, discusses working with Swift’s team to execute her vision, delves into her J-180 love story, addresses the possibility of a signature model, and sets the record straight on the true color of that viral acoustic

Taylor Swift gifted custom Gibson acoustic guitar to celebrate breaking Michael Jackson's 36-year-old record
By Janelle Borg published
The turquoise and black acoustic appears to be a J-45, one of the models Swift has favored throughout her Eras Tour

Taylor Swift finds out why wireless in-ear and guitar packs shouldn’t touch – in the middle of a stadium show
By Janelle Borg published
Swift was due to start the next song when she experienced “awful” static in her monitors

Dave Grohl seemingly claims Taylor Swift’s band doesn’t play live
By Matt Owen published
Swift appeared to address Grohl's dig during her next live performance at London's Wembley Stadium

Patti Smith on her controversial first gig – and why rock belongs to the people
By Janelle Borg published
The punk poet laureate continues to inspire generations of artists

Steve Vai answers the question ‘Is guitar music dead?’
By Janelle Borg published
Steve Vai offers his take on whether the guitar is still a relevant instrument in contemporary music

“Hi Swifties! Let us know what you think”: DragonForce drop outrageously shreddy Taylor Swift cover
By Phil Weller published
Taken from forthcoming album, Warp Speed Warriors, the extreme power metal band have put their spin on Wildest Dreams, and – shock horror – Herman Li isn’t holding anything back
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