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The Worst First Guitar Ever? Here’s Why I’ll Never Sell it

Like many, your first guitar isn't anything special. I didn't think that mine was, but years later, here's why mine is the most special in my collection.

Weird Covers of Well-Known Songs: Hit or Miss?

These weird covers of chart hits will leave you questioning why they bothered. Are these versions musical genius, or should they have left the original alone?

Best Bridge Sections: Bringing New Vibes to the Track

Bridge sections are where songs evolve. Let's find out how they make tracks unforgettable, helping to get listeners hooked.

Margo Price Gibson J-45: Cherry Sunburst Signature

This Margo Price Gibson J-45 is the Nashville country singer's new signature model. With a thinner mahogany body, what else makes it so special?

Ashdown SO-1200: System Of A Down Levels of Bass!

The Ashdown SO-1200 has been created with Shavo Odadjian. With a 9-band EQ offering unrivalled precision, let's see what else makes this thing thump.

Spotify Streaming Report 2024 Reveals: 50 Million Songs With No Listeners – 175 Million Under 1000 Streams

Over 202 million songs on the Spotify streaming service - but 87% of them have not even reached 1,000 streams. What does that mean for the music industry?

Acoustic Covers: 5 Lighter Takes on Rock Classics

Experience rock classics reimagined with acoustic covers, offering stripped-down, soulful renditions that highlight the essence of each song.

Best Guitar Covers: Unique Takes on Great Tracks

Guitar Covers exist pretty much everywhere thanks to growing social media platforms. Let's look at some notable uploads

Influencers or Signed Artists: Who Dominates in Talent and Skill?

Influencers and signed artists aren't that far apart in 2024. Is fame and fortune down to luck or outright talent?

George Harrison Futurama Guitar to Fetch Big Bucks at Auction

One of George Harrison's earliest guitars is to be sold in Nashville on 17th October and hopes to sell for close to $1,000,000!

40 Years of Purple Rain – Prince and his Gear

Purple Rain turns 40! We take a look at Prince as a guitar player and the gear and techniques used in the creation of this timeless masterpiece.

Pay to play: DJs to pay €5000 for gig at festival in Ibiza

A renouned festival in Ibiza is asking potential DJs to pay quite the hefty fee, if they want to perform - is pay to play the new normal for DJs?

Gibson J-180: Everly Brothers Signature Acoustic

The Everly Brothers pioneered early Gibson acoustic guitars. You may lack the solid harmonies, but now you can get hold of this Gibson J-180.

Sheeran by Lowden: Acoustic Guitar Deal at Thomann!

The Sheeran by Lowden S02 is ready for any studio or stage. Built in cooperation with Ed Sheeran, check out this awesome deal.

Ed Sheeran Looper Pedals in collaboration with HeadRush

Ed Sheeran has used looper pedals for well over a decade. Now, fans will be able to sample two new looper pedals bespoke to Ed's own specs.

Stadium Edition – Limited Edition Ed Sheeran Replica

The Stadium Edition boasts high-level craftsmanship and explicit attention to detail. Will collectors and players pay the premium?

Murder On The Dancefloor: Why is this 00s dance hit going viral?

Murder On The Dancefloor was a hit for Sophie Ellis-Bextor back in 2001. It's back and bigger than ever. Why the sudden rush for this disco bop? 

Larry Carlton Interview: Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton and many more!

We're thrilled to bring you this Larry Carlton Interview, a legendary session guitarist who's worked with the biggest names in history.

Beatport acquires Ampsuite, with solutions for artists and labels

Having been busy this past year, Beatport acquires Ampsuite with plans to offer complete solutions for artists, labels and retailers.

Polyend Tracker Artist Editions: more than limited edition funky paint jobs

I originally thought these were just custom paint jobs to liven up the serious look of the Polyend Tracker but actually, there's something quite cool going on.

PreSonus introduces Studio One 5.2 with many new features

PreSonus has updated Studio One to version 5.2. The update brings many improvements, including better handling of articulations and sound variations and new scoring and performance features.

June Ball Family Reserve Collection: Ernie Ball Music Man reveals all

Offered in limited runs, June's Ball Family Reserve Collection has 3 guitars with some creative finishes and nice tone woods; all are based on existing models from the company's catalogue.

Boss Nextone-Artist and Nextone-Stage: The next big thing in combo guitar amps?

Boss has just announced two new amps, the Nextone-Artist and Nextone-Stage. Both combine tube amp modelling and useful features with a light-weight combo design that should be easy to transport.

NAMM 2018: Nita Strauss – First female Ibanez Signature Artist!

From The Iron Maidens to holding down lead guitar for Alice Cooper, Nita Strauss is one seriously gifted guitarist and this year finally gets her own signature Ibanez!