Gigging Advice
It’s Art, Dude, Not Sports
Pete Thorn on that time when the need for a raw, emotional connection kicked vapid, self-indulgent music to the curb.
Why Do So Many Posers Play “Offset” Guitars?
True or False: To distract from the fact that they couldn’t play their way out of a paper bag.
The World Is What We Make It, So Make it Something Good
Oliver Ackermann (Death By Audio, A Place to Bury Strangers) shares his mantra for better music, better pedals, and a better life.
Jol Dantzig’s Esoterica Electrica: Why I Don’t Like Taster’s Choice
On bearded baristas, boutique guitars, and the parallels they share.
Question & Obsession: The Process
YUNGBLUD, aka Dominic Harrison, joins us in discussing how to work through creative dry spells.
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It’s Art, Dude, Not Sports
January 1, 2020
Pete Thorn on that time when the need for a raw, emotional connection kicked vapid, self-indulgent music to the curb.
Why Do So Many Posers Play “Offset” Guitars?
December 31, 2019
True or False: To distract from the fact that they couldn’t play their way out of a paper bag.
The World Is What We Make It, So Make it Something Good
December 29, 2019
Oliver Ackermann (Death By Audio, A Place to Bury Strangers) shares his mantra for better music, better pedals, and a better life.
Jol Dantzig’s Esoterica Electrica: Why I Don’t Like Taster’s Choice
December 23, 2019
On bearded baristas, boutique guitars, and the parallels they share.
Question & Obsession: The Process
December 19, 2019
YUNGBLUD, aka Dominic Harrison, joins us in discussing how to work through creative dry spells.
State of the Stomp: It’s All About Wonder and Liberty
December 17, 2019
Columnist Philippe Herndon on gear, freedom, and finding joy in making music.
Bass Bench: Four on the Wall, or a Bird in Your Hands?
December 12, 2019
Before putting a budget instrument on the bass bench, ask yourself: Am I going to make it play, or am I lipsticking a piglet for wall art?
Tone Tips: Stuck in a Rut?
December 11, 2019
If your playing is feeling stagnant, there are cures for that.
Tuning Up: Be Your Own Freaking Decluttering Diva
December 8, 2019
You don’t have to follow some social-media megalomaniac to clean up your rig. Here are some ideas, sans the photoshopped B.S.
Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Healthy Hands, Helping Hands
November 26, 2019
Take good care of your two most important pieces of digital gear.
Tone Tips: How to Learn Songs Smart and Fast
November 21, 2019
If you’re heading into some intense woodshedding, why not make it easier?
Last Call: Will Sell Out, Make Offer
November 19, 2019
The dichotomy of artistic freedom and selling out, and the difference between making a living and making a life.
State of the Stomp: Do I Need a Loop Switcher on My Pedalboard?
November 18, 2019
Tone suck or lifesaver? Here’s how to decide if you can bear the cost—both economic and sonic—of this fancy technology.
Tuning Up: Satan, Schmatan—All Hail Gorgoroth!
November 7, 2019
Yes, their shtick/supposed beliefs are silly, but the Norwegian black metal vets are some of the most legit song crafters in heavy music.
Silver and Black: Tips for Buying Vintage Fender Amps
November 5, 2019
The literal ins and outs of getting the right amp at the right price.
Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Fretboard Follies
November 4, 2019
Feeling good about your setup always means feeling better about your guitar.
State of the Stomp: Give It to Me Straight
October 22, 2019
When experimenting, keep your endgame in mind.
Tone Tips: Don’t Lose the Spark
October 21, 2019
Inspired while on the road? These devices can help.
Last Call: Following Van Halen on a Quest for Power Control
October 17, 2019
Early on, Eddie discovered Variacs allowed him to adjust the electrical voltage output to his amps. Here’s a way to do it if you’re on a budget.
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