Recorded audio has been alive as a medium since the era of the wax cylinder in the late 19th century. It wasn’t until midway through…
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The Beach Boys
If you’re like me then you’re somewhat confused by the nature of baroque pop. What exactly is it? Where did it come from? Everyone I…
Even if you’re scratching your head at who The Wrecking Crew is, you know who they are. If you’re familiar with any classic hits from…
Jimmy Page, legendary session guitarist, member of The Yardbirds and co-founder of Led Zeppelin, found himself at a small loss for what to do in…
As the year, and indeed the decade, winds down to a close we have jumped into the jolly spirit early to collect our 12 favourite…
Each year, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announces the list of artists and songwriters who have been nominated for induction.
This time, the artists nominated…
The Fender Precision Bass is one of those rare instrumental standards that transcends genre – a true mainstay that every bass player can identify by…
The Beach Boys frontman Brian Wilson has postponed a tour due to mental illness.
Brian Wilson, 76, has issued a statement to announce that he would…
It’s a series of guitars that’s shaped rock ‘n’ roll – from ‘60s surf rock to ‘70s punk to ‘90s grunge – not merely musically,…
Jimmy Page, legendary session guitarist, member of The Yardbirds and co-founder of Led Zeppelin, found himself at a small loss for what to do in…
If the 1950s was the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll, then the ‘60s were dedicated to advancement in the form of a tidal wave known…
Just in time for the long hot Aussie summer, The Beach Boys have unearthed a ton of rare live recordings from 1967.
The release will…
Born Lester William Polsfuss in 1915, the artist more widely known as Les Paul is venerated as the godfather of the solid-body electric guitar and…
