There were enough warning signs to suggest that the follow-up to La Roux’s self-titled debut album would be a disaster. The five-year wait was hardly the greatest omen, of course, but you could also point to the cancelled live shows, the disquieting rumours regarding an acoustic folk direction, and

Which way? At right angles or stage left? And have you ever tried writing your name or brushing your teeth with the other hand? The human brain, constantly adapting, can face confusion over where it goes, but the results can be complex and colourful. Arguably the greatest rock guitarist of them

A South Korean official handling safety measures at a concert where 16 people died apparently committed suicide hours after the tragedy, authorities said Saturday. The death of the 37-year-old local government official, surnamed Oh, was announced as South Korean police launched an investigation

A group of musicians and artists, including The Doors' Robby Krieger, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe, Iggy Pop and Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, have designed custom Carparelli guitars to benefit War Child USA, an organization that helps children and young people living in areas of armed conflict. The guitars