Spanish opposition step up Sánchez attacks as PM decides on his future PP leader accuses prime minister of navel-gazing, while Sánchez’s supporters rally in Madrid The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024
Spain’s PM Sánchez could quit after far-right attacks on wife and bid to ‘politically kill’ him Socialist prime minister poised to decide on his future, but some say it’s ploy to survive The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024
Exploring The Best Political Podcasts For Informed Citizens Explore a curated list of popular political podcasts offering diverse perspectives and in-depth analysis. Top News · Apr 19, 2024
“Clyde McCoy was duly paid $500 to endorse a pedal he probably never used”: The wah pedal changed the sound of electric guitar – but was originally intended for the trumpet Among the earliest guitar effects, made famous by Hendrix, Clapton and co, wah has remained a pedalboard staple for decades. This is its story Guitar World · Apr 15, 2024
New Federal Rules for Independent Contractors Will Destroy Freelancers' Livelihoods A similar law in California had disastrous consequences. Reason · Apr 10, 2024
"Songwriting for me, at the time of Rubber Soul, was a bit frightening because John and Paul had been writing since they were three years old": How The Beatles raised their game in 1965 to create a masterpiece that "broke everything open" The Beatles' sixth album Rubber Soul was a colossal creative leap and marked the point at which albums began to be viewed as works of real artistic merit MusicRadar · Apr 8, 2024
“I bought a right-handed Hofner, re-strung it and learned to play like a lefty, which was a nightmare”: How The Bootleg Beatles’ Steve White became a carbon-copy Paul McCartney Think you can play a bit like Sir Paul? It’s not as easy as you think, says Bootleg Beatles bassist Steve White Guitar World · Apr 4, 2024
Own a piece of Rolling Stones history as a Keith Richards stage-played 1972 Fender Telecaster Custom goes up for auction And it will be joined by a battered and bruised Vox wah pedal that Jimi Hendrix used live and in the studio MusicRadar · Apr 3, 2024
Ultravox bassist Chris Cross has died, aged 71 Ultrabox bandmate Mide Ure hails Cross as "the glue that held the band together" Louder · Apr 2, 2024
From optional to essential: the best guitar accessories of 2024 GEAR EXPO 2024: From wooden stands to headphone amps, we round up the must-have additions to your guitar setup MusicRadar · Mar 29, 2024
The essential new electric guitars you need to play in 2024 GEAR EXPO 2024: Classic ranges, major updates, all-new designs... and the Strat is 70 MusicRadar · Mar 27, 2024
The best of the past, the best of the future: the hottest guitar amps and amp pedals coming out in 2024 GEAR EXPO 2024: Amps of all shapes and sizes, with some offering vintage features and others completely futuristic… MusicRadar · Mar 25, 2024
I’ve tried every home practice solution under the sun, but nothing stuck. Then I plugged in a headphone amp – and now I’m playing for hours As a busy guitarist and parent, Boss’ new Katana:GO has been a revelation when it comes to my playing time – but it’s the way it feels that’s got me hooked Guitar World · Mar 22, 2024
Populist parties’ divisions jeopardise chances of setting European agenda Survey shows supporters of nationalist parties hold widely differing views on EU membership, migration and support for Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2024
MusicRadar · Mar 19, 2024 "Not only does this tiny device allow us to beam iconic Boss tones directly into our ears, but the Stage Feel feature delivers an immersive practice experience like no other": Boss Katana:Go review The new Boss headphone amp looks to revolutionise the way you practice at home – but is it worth it?
Guitar World · Mar 4, 2024 “The sleeker design and stellar tones still make this one of the greatest headphone amps on the market”: Vox amPlug 3 AC30 review Vox gives their famous headphone amps a facelift – but how do they stand up to the competition?
MusicRadar · Feb 22, 2024 The redcoats are coming: Vox launches "extremely limited" British amp invasion 'Classic vintage red' livery coming to the Vox AC Custom range very soon
Guitar World · Feb 22, 2024 Vox’s AC Custom amps get a 2024 glow-up with new Classic Vintage Red range Continuing its tradition of releasing its AC10C1, AC15C1, and AC30C2 amps in limited edition colorways, Vox’s latest finish is complemented by black and gold diamond fret cloth and a vintage rectangle Vox badge
Salon · Feb 20, 2024 French cheese on "verge of extinction" Gorgonzola and Roquefort are also at risk of dying out due to a prolonged decline in fungi diversity
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024 Spain’s PP leader shocks party by backing conditional pardon for Carles Puigdemont U-turn ‘stupefies’ conservative party, which has condemned amnesty for those involved in Catalan independence push
Wallpaper · Jan 31, 2024 2024 NAMM Show was a hotbed of new musical innovation and updated classics The best of the 2024 NAMM Show, the music industry’s festival of new gear, new designs and new ideas for making high-fidelity sounds
Guitar World · Jan 31, 2024 “We found the perfect 1963 AC30 and we took it apart and figured out what made it tick”: Vox is making ‘classic’ amps and pedals again, as its Hand-Wired AC Series and Vintage wahs put the firm’s most iconic builds under the microscope We headed to Vox's NAMM booth to hear the results of its most ambitious reproduction process yet
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024 Spain to review museums and enable them to ‘move past colonial framing’ Spain’s socialist-led government vows to fight against arts censorship
Guitar World · Jan 19, 2024 NAMM 2024: “These effects will bring your amp to the next level”: Vox has issued its first Valvenergy pedals in 4 years – and they’re said to be unlike any other stompboxes on the market Vox doubles down on the amp-like overdrives of the original drop while increasing the range's versatility and appeal with some pedalboard problem solvers
Guitar World · Jan 19, 2024 NAMM 2024: “1967 is back!” Vox turns back the clocks with recreations of the first-ever production wah pedals The Real McCoy and V846 Vintage don’t bother with fancy reimaginings – they’re ‘as they were’ builds based on its now-timeless ‘60s invention beloved by Jimi Hendrix