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“Capture the sound, feel and quirks of one of history’s favourite combos”: Origin Effects promises ‘50s Fender amp tones for your 'board with the Deluxe55 Tweed Recreation

A friend with Tweed is a friend indeed...

MusicRadar · Nov 12, 2024

“I get paid, so why not?": Sting says he’s fine with other artists interpolating and sampling his music, and that Every Breath You Take hasn’t been “tainted” for him

"I never object because I always learn something about the song that I hadn’t known or anticipated," he says

MusicRadar · Nov 12, 2024

2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nominees Announced

Explore the diverse 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees from various music genres and eras.

Top News · Nov 12, 2024

“I told Ibanez, ‘You make wonderful instruments, but you have nothing original.’ They said, ‘That’s why we’re here’”: How George Benson helped take Ibanez to the next level in the late-’70s

With multiple Ibanez signature guitars under his belt, the Breezin' guitarist shares the story of how his relationship with the Japanese guitar brand came about

Guitar World · Nov 12, 2024

“It gives people an opportunity to feel what it's like to hold a Golden Era 000-45”: Martin brings a unicorn vintage acoustic back to life with stunning $19,999 recreation of Joe Bonamassa’s 1941 000-45

Pre-War mojo off the charts, but you’d better act fast – the blues superstar’s signature acoustic is limited to just 45 instruments

MusicRadar · Nov 12, 2024

Maud The Moth shares video for haunting new single Siphonophores

Experimental progger Maud The Moth will release her new album The Distaff in February

Louder · Nov 12, 2024

“My custom-made classical guitar with the synth module was stolen while we were on tour. I got it back thanks to some people who worked with Joe Bonamassa”: Steve Morse on gear-buying, his ‘FrankenTele’ and why he needs four pickups – no more, no less

A gearhead through and through, the Dixie Dregs and ex-Deep Purple guitarist reveals some of his follies and lessons learned along the way

Guitar World · Nov 12, 2024

The Corrs review – family folk-poppers surprise with grit, grunge and gothic drama

The Irish band rip their wispy image apart with thunderous drums, crunchy guitars and full-throated vocals from an energetic Andrea Corr

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2024

“Was that open-string a mistake or pure brilliance? Who cares? It’s a masterpiece”: Did bass maestro Willie Weeks miss a note on this Donny Hathaway classic?

Willie Weeks is best known for his storied bass solo on Hathaway’s 1972 Live album, but the disc also features what may be his baddest bassline

Guitar World · Nov 12, 2024

“He said, ‘Simon, Duran Duran are the last of the great British R&B bands.’ ‘R&B?’ I said. He said ’yes, you know what I mean - like, Beatles, Rolling Stones”: Simon Le Bon thinks that the “golden era” of the band is over

“Now, could you say who’s the top band in the world?”

MusicRadar · Nov 12, 2024