The Atlantic
A Guide to Escaping the Algorithms and Your Own Musical Ruts
A guide to escaping the algorithms and your own musical ruts.
9 min |
April 2016
Billboard
How Halsey Became the Voice of Her Generation
The 21-year-old singer/songwriter/social media sensation has an out-of-nowhere hit album and a surprising sold-out show at Madison Square Garden, but that hasn’t kept her from (over)sharing every detail of her life with her hyper passionate followers, from her history of mental illness to her love of boy bands and Bernie Sanders: “I talk to them like real f—ing human beings”
10+ min |
March 19, 2016
The Atlantic
The Resurrections of David Bowie
What made him one of rock’s most potent lyricists.
7 min |
April 2016
Billboard
The Re-Education of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
How do two white guys from Seattle atone for coming out of nowhere to commercially dominate hip-hop? As Macklemore & Ryan Lewis return after a turbulent four-year absence, they’re determined to speak out on race — and, perhaps, sacrifice mega-success entirely.
10+ min |
March 12, 2016
New York magazine
Gwen Stefani Proves the Value of Public Insecurity
With her new solo album (and new relationship), Gwen Stefani proves the value of public insecurity.
5 min |
March 7 - 20, 2016
New York magazine
DJ Khaled Talks Snapchat Stardom
The hip-hop producer turned Snapchat self-help sensation.
6 min |
February 22 – March 6, 2016
Maxim
Alesso - The DJ King of Las Vegas
In a city where the nights are ruled by music, a twentysomething Swede is running the show.
6 min |
February 2016
NYLON
Sound Check With DJ Mia Moretti
Mia Moretti is making noise on the path to legendary DJ stardom.
3 min |
February 2016
NME
A Letter From Lana
Back in September, we optimistically emailed Lana Del Rey a bunch of questions about life, love, Twin Peaks, Courtney Love and “intergalactic possibilities”. Three months later the answers turned up. Interrogation by Al Horner. Introduction by Dan Stubbs.
10+ min |
December 11 2015
Maxim
Heart And Soul With Leon Bridges
Texas crooner Leon Bridges went from dishwasher to musical superstar practically overnight.
2 min |
November 2015
Maxim
The Hunt For Lewis, Indie Rock's Most Elusive Antihero
Randall Wulff, a.k.a. Lewis, made a fortune on Wall Street, partied with models and musicians, and recorded one of the most beguiling albums of the 1980s. Then he vanished.
10+ min |
August 2015
Bloomberg Businessweek
Can SoundCloud Be The Facebook of Music?
Can SoundCloud be the Facebook of music?
10+ min |
July 13 - July 19 2015
New York magazine
Lady Gaga Goes To The Middle
The woman who made pop weird is now playing around with being normal. Or her version of it.
10+ min |
July 13–26, 2015
Guitarist
On Record
Recording acoustic guitars at home can be frustrating and rewarding in equal measure - Michael Watts shares some hard-won advice
4 min |
January 2025
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AMPLIFIERS
Valves continue to deliver delectable tone in this line-up of world-class heads and combos
1 min |
January 2025
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DRIVE EFFECTS
Modern evolutions of classic gear dish the dirt this year
1 min |
January 2025
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MARY KAYE STRATOCASTER
Mary Kaye models are probably the most desirable of all 1950s Fenders, so the very first one made must be the ultimate vintage Strat
6 min |
January 2025
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BITS 'N' PIECES
Some of the best custom builds can almost happen by chance, believes Dave Burrluck, as he attempts to turn some disparate parts into a valid guitar. What could possibly go wrong?
5 min |
January 2025
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Making History
Alex Bishop takes a trip to Oxford to indulge in the beauty and craftmanship of guitars from centuries past
3 min |
January 2025
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All Aboard
Reading a manual to find out how to connect your acoustic guitar to Bluetooth might deter some traditionalists, but there is treasure to be found for the adventurous
5 min |
January 2025
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Affordable Flight
With plenty already in the line-up, Gretsch has released a new range of both Electromatic and Streamliner Jets that appear modern- aimed and very affordable. What's new?
4 min |
January 2025
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The King's Head
The bombastic benchmark of the 'brown' sound has been channelled through a singleended EL34 power section and hybrid preamp, with significant volume and price savings
4 min |
January 2025
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Go Getter
Blackstar's palm-sized audio interface is a godsend for players who want better audio on their phone-recorded videos
2 min |
January 2025
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Fuzz King
Electro-Harmonix revives the classic three-transistor Tone Bender and evolves it for more sonic variety
2 min |
January 2025
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MODDING & UTILITY
Top-class additions to your rig to keep you sounding your best
1 min |
January 2025
Guitarist
Winding Firebird Pickups
People do occasionally ask me to make pickups, but I'm not in the pickup business as such.
6 min |
January 2025
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Fretbuzz
A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most
2 min |
January 2025
Guitarist
STEVE STEVENS
Best known as Billy Idol's collaborator of 40-plus years, Steve Stevens transcends the punk-rock guitarist mould, taking in flamenco, jazz-fusion, prog and classical styles – and he remains as excited about guitar today as he was when he first picked one up
8 min |
January 2025
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Bold Strokes
PRS has ignored its existing signature artists during most of its 40th Anniversary year, but finally we get two new artist models that illustrate huge diversity and prove PRS does indeed make guitars for us players
7 min |
January 2025
Guitarist
DELAY & MODULATION EFFECTS
Electro-mechanicals revisited, analogue modulation refined and esoteric ambiences combined
1 min |