Articles by Jason Shadrick
Album Spotlight: Joe Robinson’s Undertones
April 16, 2019
Shelve the John Mayer comparisons. This Australian virtuoso establishes his voice and makes the best album of his career.
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PG Jams: The Infamous Stringdusters
April 12, 2019
Andy Falco and Andy Hall team up to rip through some bluegrass classics and discuss their latest album, Rise Sun.
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Bill Frisell and Thomas Morgan: “Mumbo Jumbo” Song Premiere
April 11, 2019
An amazingly exploratory performance that ties together a lost colleague, a fabled basement club, and some breathtaking improvisations.
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Quick Hit: Becos CompIQ Pro Compressor Review
March 29, 2019
If you crave control and nuance, then this might be the squish box for you.
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Quick Hit: Friedman Golden Pearl Review
March 3, 2019
The amp guru for heavyweights like Steve Stevens and Jerry Cantrell debuts a low-gain dirt box.
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PG Jams: Adrian Legg
February 26, 2019
The lauded fingerpicker visits our HQ to play some tunes and share details about his unorthodox technique, his one-of-a-kind guitar, and his expansive pedalboard.
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Jeff McErlain feat. Robben Ford “It’s Your Groove” Premiere
February 15, 2019
Check out the first track from McErlain’s forthcoming album that hearkens back to Ford’s early fusion days.
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Quick Hit: Bogner Ecstasy Blue Mini Review
February 3, 2019
A wildly useful distortion that stretches far beyond the company’s hard-rock roots.
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NAMM '19 - Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal Demo
January 29, 2019
The Latvian mad scientists have created another ear-twisting filter that is incredibly deep.
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NAMM '19 - Chase Bliss Audio Automatone Series Preamp Mk II & Blooper Demos
January 29, 2019
Born out of collaboration with Chris Benson, the updated preamp includes presets, fuzz, automation, and more
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NAMM '19 - Beetronics Swarm Fuzz & Harmonizer Demo
January 29, 2019
Listen to a wildly interactive octave/fuzz/harmonizer inspired by a forgotten classic.
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NAMM '19 - Electro-Faustus Simulacrum & Photo Theremin Demos
January 29, 2019
Samples, triggers, and faux-theremin tones outline the New York-based pedal builder's offerings.
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NAMM 2019 Editors' Picks Day 4
January 29, 2019
Music is Win's Tyler Larson joins the gang to wrap up this year's show by discussing new stuff from PRS, Coppersound, Chase Bliss, Benson, Ruokangas, and more.
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NAMM '19 - Rainger FX Drone Rainger & Dr. Freakenstein Chop Fuzz Demos
January 27, 2019
David Rainger unleashes two new stomps—a dreamscape drone machine and an update on his chopped-up fuzz.
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NAMM '19 - Kemper Kabinet Demo
January 27, 2019
Listen to the digital giant's new full-range cab and check out their long-awaited preset editor.
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NAMM '19 - Framus Diablo II Supreme X Demo with Stevie Salas
January 27, 2019
Famed sideman Stevie Salas walks us through a chic new model that includes some features from his signature Idolmaker.
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NAMM '19 - Mooer GE300 Demo
January 27, 2019
Listen to the company's new all-in-one multi-effects unit that features amp modeling, IR support, a polyphonic synth engine, and more.
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NAMM '19 - Mattisson Bass Janek Gwizdala Master Built & Standard Series Signature Bass Demos
January 27, 2019
Virtuoso bassist Janek Gwizdala jams on his brand-new namesake collaboration with luthier Anders Mattisson.
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NAMM '19 - Dwarfcraft Devices Body Mod & Treeverb Demos
January 27, 2019
Noted noisemaker Ben Hinz demos a spacy modulation machine and a shoegaze-friendly reverb.
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NAMM '19 - L.R. Baggs Align Series Chorus & Delay Demos
January 27, 2019
A smartly-designed chorus and feature-packed delay are the last effects in the company's Align series.
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