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 be a sign? Oasis is a band largely defined by…
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 instrument is more popular than you know. Generally, a standard…
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 is how it was made. Lay down your mind, relax,…
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 tracks that make a hero of the harmonica. The harmonica…
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 tale behind this idiosyncratic instrument? The Mellotron is an instrument…
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 to music around the world. The first time you saw…
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. The Beatles discography is full of sounds and tones that…
Music News Music producer Phil Spector dies while serving life sentence for murder by Jasmine Kassis Former music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector passed away from COVID-19 at 81 years old. The Wall of Sound creator Phil Spector was diagnosed with Covid-19 nearly four weeks…
Film and TV Music News Mary McCartney is directing a documentary on Abbey Road Studios by Phil Hanlon In honour of the legendary studio’s 90th birthday, Mary McCartney is releasing a documentary on Abbey Road Studios stacked with behind-the-scenes footage and in-depth history. Titled If These Walls Could…
Film and TV Music News Peter Jackson releases unseen footage from upcoming Beatles documentary by Jasmine Kassis Set for release in August 2021, Peter Jackson’s Get Back sifts through 55 hours of footage and 150 hours of recordings to deliver a rare look into the life of The Beatles….
Music News First journalist on the scene recounts the day of John Lennon’s death, 40 years on by Phil Hanlon As many around the world remember John Lennon on the 40th anniversary of his death, the first journalist on the scene recounts the tragic day one of the most inspiring…
Music LISTEN: Billie Eilish – ‘Something’ (The Beatles cover) by Jasmine Kassis Billie Eilish has offered up a smooth cover of George Harrison’s 1969 Beatles song, Something, during a SiriusXM Alt Nation performance, along with acoustic versions of her own songs Everything…
Features Pro Audio The charm of the chime: the colourful characters and history of the VOX AC30 by Samantha Hughes One of the most widespread backline fixtures from the late 50s onwards, the VOX AC30 continues to rack up popularity points worldwide. Read on to discover a little about its…
