Books Film and TV Music News The Beatles’ failed attempt at a ‘Lord of The Rings’ film by Lara Dee The Beatles were reportedly knocked back by J.R.R Tolkien after trying to create their own “Lord of The Rings” film….
News The secret message that John Lennon left for Ringo Starr on a lost demo by Happy Many years after it was recorded, Ringo Starr discovered that John Lennon had left a message for him on one…
Arts News Behold George Harrison’s psychedelic 1966 selfies from India by Jacinta Rets Using naught but lens, angle and exposure without effects, editing or adjusting, George Harrison’s 1966 selfies have a natural psychedelic…
Features Lists Music Ringo Starr: his 11 top moments as a drummer, singer, and actor by Tim McArtney We all love Ringo Starr, so we have compiled a list of his top moments both in his career, life…
Features Pro Audio Chandler Limited: Abbey Road tones for the modern studio by Borna Crvelin Chandler Limited authentically recreates some of the most revered equipment from EMI Abbey Road, perfecting them for the modern studio….
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…
News Pro Audio Noel Gallagher checks cupboard for Oasis music and finds some Beatles covers by Daniel Croft Even over a decade after their breakup, Noel Gallagher seems to be finding more and more Oasis music. Could it…
Lists Pro Audio Short scale bass: the sound, the science, and the stars by Tim McArtney The short scale bass has been holding down the bottom end for decades. Let’s see why this short-in-stature yet larger-than-life…
Features Pro Audio Tape loops and studio abuse: how The Beatles recorded ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ by Steven Schouten The Beatles’ Tomorrow Never Knows was a feat of studio wizardry that, in 1966, had seldom been seen before. This…
Features Pro Audio 8 tracks that make a hero of the harmonica by Happy The harmonica can cut through any mix with brilliant tone and sound redolent of the human voice. Here are 8…
Features Pro Audio Sounds of the psychedelic: the tale of the Mellotron by Claudia Schmidt Melancholic and mysterious, the Mellotron belongs perfectly to its time, and yet still carries a lasting legacy. What was the…
Features Pro Audio 8 iconic tracks that showcase the melodica in all its glory by Dave Stano It might look like a toy, but as these tracks show us, the humble melodica has made a sizeable contribution…
News Pro Audio New to Spitfire’s Originals series: the iconic Mrs Mills piano by Daniel Croft Continuing their work of recording all of Abbey Road, Spitfire Audio have released samples of the renowned Mrs Mills Piano….