For the burgeoning electronic producer, mobile apps are low-cost and low-commitment instruments for developing creativity. And thanks to technology being what it is, there’s a…
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For the burgeoning electronic producer, mobile apps are low-cost and low-commitment instruments for developing creativity. And thanks to technology being what it is, there’s a…
In 2002, freshmen Ben Goldwasser and Andrew Vanwyngarden met at a university in Connecticut and formed what we now know to be MGMT, driven by…
The UK has birthed its fair share of noteworthy guitar amp manufacturers in the last century. However, despite promising starts, some of these have never…
Most musical acts are hard put to maintain both relevance and quality throughout their entire career; Arctic Monkeys, though, have made simultaneous mainstream success and…
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,…
Black Panther was groundbreaking not only in embodying a modern pan-African utopia, but for bringing about, as pronounced by a Marvel press release, the “first…
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…
The theremin, named after Russian physicist/inventor Leon Theremin, is a mysterious and singular contraption that’s proved to be the stealth hit of electronic instrumentation. It…
Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness is the third outing for the Smashing Pumpkins, a dense double-disc concept album centred on themes of mortal sorrow….
Passing away this April, Japanese audio pioneer Ikutaro Kakehashi left behind him a staggering legacy of classic musical inventions and technological advancements. The man behind…
Being a studious musician isn’t especially sexy in this day and age. Still, it’s undeniable that those with solid knowledge of music theory have an…
A few weeks ago we explored the symbiotic relationship between Japanese guitar manufacturers and Western wholesalers. Due to Japan’s lower production costs, both the US and…
