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David Bowie would have failed in today’s cut-throat music industry, says Nile Rodgers

Chic frontman said no label would give the artist time to produce a global hit record after early career struggles

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

"People thought we were begging for money": How Patreon saved Ne Obliviscaris from falling apart in the face of threats, wildfires and loss

Marc "Xenoyr" Campbell of Australian prog metallers Ne Obliviscaris explains the band have overcome a lot to release new album Exul

Metal Hammer · Dec 12, 2023

There’s no beating the Boss: Reverb reveals its best-selling guitar pedals of 2023

From an orange classic to Josh Scott’s fake-it-til-they-make-it hit, here are the stompboxes that shifted over the last year

Guitar World · Dec 12, 2023

Watch Mark Lettieri demonstrate the simple genius of his ‘Tiny Chords’ approach to rhythm guitar

Lettieri’s Tiny Chords are simple way to slim down your rhythm playing to complement bigger sounds in the mix, and he is teaching them in an online lesson offered via Brett Papa

MusicRadar · Dec 12, 2023

“A harmonious blend of vintage tones, contemporary technology and sonic possibilities”: Stone Deaf FX redefines octave fuzz pedals for a new generation with the Rise & Shine

Featuring an innovative new Octapulse tremolo/vibrato feature – which is customizable for endless subdivisions and momentary capabilities – the Rise & Shine marks the UK firm's return to the digitally controlled analog pedal market

Guitar World · Dec 12, 2023

Rob Reed and Les Penning release new Christmas song The Lonely Goatherd

Robert Reed and Les Penning have just released new EP The Goat Of Christmas Past

Louder · Dec 12, 2023

“Even John Paul Jones, Geddy Lee, Sting, and Steve Harris dig this guy”: Cordell Crockett of Ugly Kid Joe reels off 5 albums that shaped his sound

Ugly Kid Joe’s long-term bassist reflects on Sgt. Pepper, and why Michael Anthony had the “hardest gig” supporting Eddie Van Halen

Guitar World · Dec 12, 2023

“Charles Manson actually stole one of my Martins years ago and I never, ever got it back”: The Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine on his musical regrets, favorite guitars, and the acoustic that got away

Jardine on his custom-made Fender Strat, love of Super Reverbs and the joy of playing the late Carl Wilson’s solos on tour

Guitar World · Dec 12, 2023

Bearcubs: "Your musical ideas aren’t precious creatures. It’s OK to completely mangle and destroy a sound"

Jack Ritchie tells us about the analogue synths, effects plugins and production techniques that inspired the production of his latest EP, Watching People Play Tennis Out The Window

MusicRadar · Dec 12, 2023

"The memories and experiences...I wouldn't trade for the world." Jay Weinberg shares new statement following departure from Slipknot on what would have been his ten year anniversary with the band

Jay Weinberg has shared a statement reflecting on his ten year tenure as Slipknot's drummer

Metal Hammer · Dec 12, 2023