Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event Sánchez accuses X owner of inciting hatred as country marks 50 years since start of its return to democracy The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
“The tonal character and responsiveness of all four pedals is indeed quite tubular”: Vox Valvenergy Fuel Injector, Tone Sculptor, Power Burst and Smooth Impact review Compact pedals with real tubes and real tube energy – are these the missing link between your guitar and amp? We give the Valvenergy 2nd Series pedals a test run Guitar World · Jan 2, 2025
Spain’s socialist leader has defied expectations. Are there lessons for Starmer? Pedro Sánchez has remained a rare bulwark of social democracy in an increasingly right-leaning continent The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024
“Could this be the most impressive tube amp under $700? For simpler needs, we definitely think it’s up there”: Blackstar TV-10 B combo amp review The British amp wizards once again succeed in making boutique tones affordable Guitar World · Dec 7, 2024
Kash Patel’s bizarre conspiracy theories haunt quest to become Donald Trump’s FBI director Nominee to lead federal law enforcement agency once called on Republicans in Congress to arrest Attorney General Merrick Garland The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024
“Once modded, it can take you from delicately sparkling cleans to ferociously thrilling crunch”: The Watkins Westminster Mk II is the affordable vintage tube amp you can turn into the best little Marshall you’ve never heard It's old, British and cool, and you might even be able to pick up one for 500 bucks. But with its edgy Vox, underpowered Marshall voicing, this lesser-celebrated tube amp might just be the studio powerhouse you've been waiting for Guitar World · Nov 28, 2024
“John, Paul, George, Ringo, the first time they ever performed together in the Cavern Club, this amp was what they used”: Hear the amp said to be John Lennon’s first Vox put through its paces – with Noel Gallagher’s Les Paul The storied 1962 Vox AC15 is expected to fetch between $127,132 and $254,265 at tomorrow's auction Guitar World · Nov 14, 2024
“I took over where Billy Gibbons left off and did my half of the solo, and it was a very rare thing. My wife loves it. She doesn’t love anything I do...” Brian May, Billy Gibbons and Steve Cropper on how the three guitar icons learned to play together For the latest record from Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour, the Stax legend enlists two equally iconic players. Here three kings of the six-string tell us what went down in Friendlytown Guitar World · Nov 7, 2024
The Mighty Nein animated series is 'definitely more than halfway done', says Critical Role CEO—which'll make not one, but two famous D&D campaigns turned into TV A mighty yes—or ja, as they say in the Dwendalian Empire. PC Gamer · Oct 28, 2024
'They're Liars, Don't Send Them Money!': Mark Cuban On Online People You Should Avoid At All Costs Mark Cuban cautions against influencer-led courses that promise easy wealth, emphasising that success demands hard work, not shortcuts. International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2024
The 'Degrowth' Mentality Promises a World of Poverty and Misery Market-based economies create incentives that unleash human creativity and provide incredible abundance. Reason · Oct 25, 2024
“I got really obsessed with fuzz when I got into stoner rock. I’d never heard a sound like it before”: He’s jammed with Tony Iommi, recorded at Abbey Road, now he’s cooking up hairy stoner riffs with Torus – and Alfie Glass is just getting started Torus’ self-titled debut album is a feast of mammoth riffs, gnarly energy and grooves that will stick in your brain, and one for all you fuzz freaks seeking “a bold, no B.S. rock sound” Guitar World · Oct 24, 2024
The Media Shouldn't Overlook Kamala Harris' Plagiarism The pouncing isn't the point. Reason · Oct 17, 2024
“Arguably one of the most significant Beatles and Lennon artefacts to come to market”: John Lennon’s first Vox amp – used at the Cavern and to record Please Please Me – is headed to auction The Vox AC15 Twin, believed to be the unit purchased by Lennon at Liverpool’s Hessy’s Music, is going under the hammer with an auction estimate of $130,000-$260,000 Guitar World · Oct 17, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024 ‘No care left in the system’: patients on use of locum psychiatrists in Scotland Patients angry at getting contradictory advice, inconsistent care and facing indifference from locums, survey finds
MusicRadar · Sep 27, 2024 "If you’re a perfectionist when it comes to pitch, this tuner is for you": Peterson StroboStomp Mini review One of the most accurate and feature-packed tuners on the market - plus, it fits in your pocket!
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024 The shapeshifter: who is the real Giorgia Meloni? The long read: She’s been called a neo-fascist and a danger to Italy. But she has won over many heads of Europe, including the UK prime minister. Should we be worried?
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024 Europe is in thrall to the far right – that’s the result of appeasement by so-called moderates France is the latest country to capitulate to the demands of a poisonous, populist narrative. We need a progressive fightback, says former prime minister Gordon Brown
Guitar World · Sep 10, 2024 “Both wahs sound fantastic, and it’ll come down to whether you dig a wah with a more vintage quack or an articulate sweep”: Vox V846 Vintage and Real McCoy Wah review Whether you are a Cream fiend and Hendrix fanatic or disciple of the Schenker school, there is a gourmet flavor of wah for you in this retro-accurate wah pairing from Vox
Guitar World · Sep 9, 2024 Boss discontinued the Katana:GO mere months after launching it – these are 4 headphone amps you should try instead With the Boss Katana:GO unexpectedly retiring early, these are the headphone amp alternatives from Fender, Vox, Boss and Positive Grid you should try instead
Guitar World · Aug 28, 2024 Vince Gill and Brent Mason are two of country music's most respected guitarists – and their supreme hybrid picking abilities are key to their success This is a smoking hot introduction to one of Nashville's most important skills
GamesRadar · Aug 14, 2024 Dustborn review: "Almost lives up to its promise as an epic, political road trip saga" Dustborn review: "Almost lives up to its promise as an epic, political road trip saga"
Guitar World · Aug 14, 2024 “I saw Adrian Belew playing fretless guitar with King Crimson and I got hooked. I began wearing out my wooden fingerboards – the glass fingerboards solved that problem”: Fretless glass-necked guitar pioneer Ned Evett on the risks of being a true original Ned Evett has shared riffs with Joe Satriani, John McLaughlin and Sting, and modded a guitar for John Frusciante – but it’s been a brutal journey, and he understands why others haven’t followed him
Guitar World · Aug 12, 2024 “This guitar hasn't been played since Prince last performed with it”: The Vox semi-hollow Prince used for his final electric tour and White House performance is up for auction – and expected to sell for upwards of $350,000 The Vox guitar auction is taking place just a few months after Prince's Cloud 3 sold for a whopping $910,000
Guitar World · Aug 9, 2024 “Marshall crunch, Vox chime, and Fender warmth. Supercharge your rig with a whole studio in your pedalboard”: Quilter’s latest pedal amp crams classic tones into a single stompbox – could it be your ’board’s new best friend? The studio-in-a-pedal is designed to be travel-friendly and goes directly into mixing desks and recording devices, promising huge tonal scope