Features Pro Audio Chick Corea: an improvised life story by Daniel Croft Chick Corea was a true musical scientist, exploring the limits of creativity and achieving the nuclear breakthrough of fusion jazz. Chick Corea’s long career of musical innovation fairly earned him…
Music News Vinyl ‘All Things Must Pass’ by George Harrison reissue with unheard music by Daniel Croft George Harrison took no time to rest after the end of The Beatles. All Things Must Pass was lightning in a bottle that was eager to get out. George Harrison’s…
Features Pro Audio Laurie Anderson: ‘O Superman’ and beyond by Daniel Croft With her work over the last half-century, Laurie Anderson has proven herself as one of the great architects of modern performance. With a love for the avant-garde, Laurie Anderson took…
News KHDK Electronics joins Trivium to create the Ascendency Overdrive by Daniel Croft KHDK continue their band collaborations, this time uniting with US metal group Trivium to create the Ascendency Overdrive. The latest from KHDK Electronics is the Ascendency Overdrive, an overdrive pedal…
News The Prince Estate shares previously unreleased track ‘Born 2 Die’ by Daniel Croft Written in response to a critique of his music, Born 2 Die is a funk-fuelled jam that doubles as a love letter to Curtis Mayfield. Ahead of the release of his…
News Pro Audio Orange Amps gets into the guitar game with the OE-1 by Daniel Croft With the OE-1, Orange has attempted to capture the perfect snapshot of vintage tone and styling, sprinkled with modern luxuries. Revered British amp company Orange has entered the world of…
News Pro Audio Roger Hawkins of The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section dies aged 75 by Daniel Croft Roger Hawkins was a drummer who danced around the empty space, playing only when necessary, emphasising the contrast between silence and solid grooves. Roger Hawkins, best known for his session…
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…
Features Pro Audio Bitwig Studio: redefining the capabilities of a DAW by Daniel Croft Bitwig Studio is one of the new combatants in the DAW wars, yet old-school synthesis technique is a central pillar of its workflow and identity. The Bitwig story isn’t one…
News Pro Audio The SSL UC1 plugin controller brings a legendary workflow to your DAW by Daniel Croft SSL is revered for its consoles but has been on a mission to bring that workflow in the box. The latest instalment: the UC1 plugin controller. Following up their recent…
News Pro Audio The voice behind Milli Vanilli, John Davis, dies aged 66 by Daniel Croft John Davis was heard but not seen for far too long. His voice will leave an imprint on the music world forever. John Davis, prominently known for being the real…
Music News Pro Audio The Notorious B.I.G. – ‘Ready to Die’: Why It Mattered by Daniel Croft With Ready to Die, Biggie Small’s crafted the gold standard of East Coast rap, the echoes of which hit you hard in the chest even today. Ready to Die is one…
Music News Oasis announce documentary marking 25 years since Knebworth by Daniel Croft Both Liam and Noel Gallagher will be executive producers for the new documentary, which will show never before seen footage of the gigs. 25 years since their iconic Knebworth gigs…
