Books Music News America’s Band finally unveil their official autobiography: The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys by Tammy Moir Calling all Beach Boys fans – The love letter you’ve always craved has arrived straight from the band themselves For those who have been eagerly awaiting a deep dive into…
Books Music News Metallica, Fall Out Boy, Def Leppard and more to turn their songs into new graphic novels by Tom Disalvo Members of Metallica, Fall Out Boy, Def Leppard and The Beach Boys have announced their involvement in an upcoming graphic novel series, under an imprint titled Headshell. The forthcoming series…
Features Pro Audio Capitol Studios: where cutting edge sound was born by Dan Shaw Located in a striking Hollywood tower, Capitol Studios doesn’t just embody the glamour of the record industry, it’s also a place where pivotal innovations in audio were born. Recorded audio…
Music News Watch Jimmy Page in a Hawaiian shirt play a surprise gig with The Beach Boys in 1985 by Happy Is that you, Jimmy Page? Behold as a mysterious shredder, clad in a top-shelf Hawaiian shirt, tears it up with The Beach Boys in 1985. Jimmy Page, legendary session guitarist,…
Lists Pro Audio Embark on a world tour of 12 iconic recording studios by Borna Crvelin From the world-famous to venues you’ve never heard of – get your backpack on and take a tour of 12 of the most unique recording studios around the globe. Its…
Features Pro Audio P is for perfection: the tale of the Fender Precision Bass by Josh Clarke The Precision Bass was truly the first of its kind. Its low-end power and ergonomic design made the electric bass a rock band essential. The Fender Precision Bass is one…
Features Pro Audio Carol Kaye: The most prolific bassist you’ve never heard of by Emily Suine Have you ever listened to The Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Sonny & Cher or Simon & Garfunkel? Then chances are, you’ve heard Carol Kaye. Meet the woman who Brian Wilson…
Features Pro Audio Fender Offsets: a lasting innovation of shape and facility by Pinky Latt Born from a radical zeal for innovation and the pursuit of commercial success, Fender offsets cast an imposing and asymmetrical shadow over the history of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s a…
Features Nostalgia and the Now: the anatomy of a perfect Splendour In The Grass lineup by Jayden Collins In an incredible turn of events, electropop legends Gorillaz will be headlining next year’s Splendour in the Grass. While previous headliner Flume will be missed, the inclusion of Gorillaz as…
Features Pro Audio Romanticism to Radiohead: the unlimited potential of string instruments by Josh Davies String instruments are some of the oldest and most popular instruments in history. Ranging from traditional Asian instruments, like the Erhu from China and Koto from Japan, to the electric…
News The Beach Boys might be reuniting for a 60th anniversary tour by Kayla McNicoll While current music news is flooded with cancelled and rescheduled gigs and festivals, The Beach Boys might soon announce a tour. 2021 could see the surviving members of the Beach…
Features Pro Audio From Ringo to Rich: the power of Ludwig drums by Dan Shaw From humble beginnings, Ludwig has established an unrivalled pedigree in percussion. With their swagger, sound and soul, these drums continue to resonate. Ludwig—a brand of percussion instruments that is still…
Features Pro Audio Session players online: the rise of remote studios by Dan Shaw Session players, of course, have been a thing for a long time. When you think about it, they’ve been around for hundreds of years. What is a symphony orchestra, but…
