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Remembering Steve Albini’s Hilarious Takedown of Tool

After his unfortunate passing yesterday, fans are reminiscing about some of Steve Albini's funniest tirades against other bands, including prog metal titans Tool.We're going to miss Steve Albini a ton. Not only is he responsible for engineering a mini-canon of the last three decade's most important rock albums, but he was also one of the funniest curmudgeons ever.Nobody could escape the wrath of Albini. Most famously, Albini raged against fellow […]

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In Memoriam — Remembering the Remarkable Musicians We Lost in 2023

As the year draws to a close, we’d like to remember the outstanding artists who passed away in 2023   Violist David Johnson Dalton, a student and collaborator of William Primrose, passed away aged 88. Belgian composer Wim Henderickx, who was considered one of Belgium’s leading composers, passed away aged 60. English composer Andrew Downes, the Head of Composition at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, passed away aged 72. The concertmaster […]

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Remembering Shane MacGowan – musical and lyrical genius

SHANE MacGOWAN died last week. An event which we dreaded would happen, perhaps, much sooner than it did, touched the souls of not only those who admired his musical and lyrical genius but of those who recognised that a very special person has been in our midst. What can I say about Shane? The greatest lyricist, a true poet, a punk spirit, a beautiful soul. An inspirational Irish son. At […]

todayDecember 3, 2023 3

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Remembering musician Russell Batiste Jr.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Russell Batiste, Jr. was known internationally for his musical talent. NEW ORLEANS — Russell Batiste Jr. died Saturday at his home in La Place at the age of 57. His family said he died of a heart attack and funeral arrangements are still pending.  Born and raised in New Orleans, Russell Batiste, Jr. was known internationally for his musical talent.  According to David Russell […]

todayOctober 2, 2023 2

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Remembering Ustad Bismillah Khan: A Musical Maestro’s Enduring Legacy

August 21, 2023 marks the 17th Death Anniversary of the legendary musician Ustad Bismillah Khan, and let us honor him today, remembeing  his remarkable contributions to the world of music. Ustad Bismillah Khan, also known as Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan, was a musical virtuoso whose mastery of the Shehnai captivated audiences around the world. Born as Qamaruddin Khan on March 21, 1916, in a small village in Bihar, India, […]

todayAugust 21, 2023 4

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Remembering Surinder Shinda: Legendary Folk Singer who made Kali music mainstream

The Punjabi music industry mourns the loss of one of its most celebrated folk singers, Surinder Shinda, who breathed his last on July 26 after a 20-day-long battle with illness. The 64-year-old artiste had been undergoing treatment at DMC Hospital in Ludhiana before he passed away at 7:30 am on Wednesday. 3 things you need to know Renowned Punjabi folk singer Surinder Shinda passed away at the age of […]

todayJuly 26, 2023 4

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