Brian Eno, Damon Albarn, Neneh Cherry and many others come together for Palestine
Evening includes moving performances by Portishead and Annie Lennox
Artists
Brian Eno, Damon Albarn, Neneh Cherry and many others come together for Palestine
Evening includes moving performances by Portishead and Annie Lennox
An exclusive paid-for download version of Taylor Swift’s new album has sparked a high-kicking iTunes revival
But don’t worry - she’s not ‘doing a U2’...
“Look for one that says ‘80’s Icon on the case”: Johnny Marr says UPS has lost his guitars
The indie guitar icon takes aim at the courier company on Twitter/X
Did Prince’s "humiliating" Rolling Stones experience inspire his later success?
Producer Andrew Watt recalls what Jagger told him when he happened to be wearing a Prince T-shirt in the studio
“A testament to his courage, wit, determination and talent”: Two Ozzy Osbourne documentaries set for early October
BBC doc now confirmed for October 2
“It’s pretty rancid!”: The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon isn’t a fan of modern pop music
He recorded his new album Abbey Road, but says that "I don’t believe that Syd Barrett’s hand is on your shoulder or John Lennon is guiding your fingers across the piano"
Misha Mansoor teams up with Neural DSP for Archetype plugin that nails his Periphery tone – but does so much more
Neural DSP's most ambitious plugin yet? Archetype: Misha Mansoor X collects three amps, virtual stompboxes, from the everyday to exotic granular and pitch-shifting effects, CabSims, EQs and more
Music Tech
“Clearly the M-10 is not tuned for this type of music”: V-Moda M-10 review
If you like your headphones to be loud and punchy, then this stylish design could be for you
Teenage Engineering leak appears to reveal dub reggae-themed EP-2350 Riddim Supertone sampler and EP-40 mixer
A spin on the EP-133 K.O. II inspired by Jamaican music, the sampler is joined by a 2-channel DJ mixer and Ting FX microphone
Misha Mansoor teams up with Neural DSP for Archetype plugin that nails his Periphery tone – but does so much more
Neural DSP's most ambitious plugin yet? Archetype: Misha Mansoor X collects three amps, virtual stompboxes, from the everyday to exotic granular and pitch-shifting effects, CabSims, EQs and more
“It’s policing black music”: Lizzo speaks out on the ‘racist’ origins of sampling law
“The first time people started sampling was... who? It was rappers in the '80s and '90s. They were sampling records because they didn't have access to big studios"
SampleRadar: 497 free modular percussion samples
Raw and crunchy loops and toplines, wild and wacky percussive FX and semi-modular madness from the Korg MS-20
Daphne Oram's centenary celebrated in compilation featuring previously unheard archival material
The album features original compositions based on samples of Oram's work by Cosey Fanni Tutti, Marta Salogni, TAAHLIAH, Arushi Jain and more
Music studio complex opens in former nuclear bunker in The Hague
Subterra has transformed the Cold War-era bunker into a "cultural hub for upcoming and established musical talent"
Teenage Engineering is giving away a free EP-1320 Medieval sampler to anyone that spends $999 in its online store
"'Cause we live in medieval times"
The making of Enya's Orinoco Flow, the unexpected No. 1 hit that created a New Age superstar
In memory of Enya's longtime producer Nicky Ryan, we take a backwards glance at the ethereal earworm that launched her career
Jon Batiste answers the internet’s piano queries and agrees with one potentially controversial musical statement
Watch him explain how you can improve your practice sessions and sense of feel
Guitars
“Look for one that says ‘80’s Icon on the case”: Johnny Marr says UPS has lost his guitars
The indie guitar icon takes aim at the courier company on Twitter/X
Guitar Center’s massive Guitar-A-Thon sale has landed, and it includes $900 off a special Taylor acoustic and a host of exclusive models from Epiphone, Marshall, and more
The aptly named Guitar-A-Thon sale is the place to go for an epic six-string related bargain
All Rhoads lead to California as Jackson brings one of its most-iconic metal guitars home for a high-end upgrade
A classic Jackson with a Seymour Duncan JB and ‘59 humbucker pairing, the American Series Rhoads RR24 is equally vicious with or without a Floyd, as Brandon Ellis and Jeff Loomis demonstrate...
Misha Mansoor teams up with Neural DSP for Archetype plugin that nails his Periphery tone – but does so much more
Neural DSP's most ambitious plugin yet? Archetype: Misha Mansoor X collects three amps, virtual stompboxes, from the everyday to exotic granular and pitch-shifting effects, CabSims, EQs and more
“Players have asked us to push further – into more adventurous, exploratory delay and reverb”: Source Audio dials up the ambience with the Encounter – six reverbs, six delays, one tricked-out pedal for “deeply immersive soundscapes”
Not your garden variety delay/reverb, Encounter is described as a "fully-loaded vessel of atmospheric discovery" with presents players with presets, tap tempo, deep edits via the app and more
“The notes he didn’t play were more important than the notes he did play”: A salute from one great bassist to another
Glenn Hughes pays tribute to the late, great Andy Fraser of Free
![Joe Bonamassa wears a blue suit and plays his P-90 loaded Epiphone signature Les Paul [left] and BB King cups his hand to his ear to ask for some more from his audience at a 1991 show in Chicago.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pGzJdAHFic3RJjgCi33Ejh-840-80.jpg.webp)
Joe Bonamassa announces all-star album celebrating life of BB King on the King of the Blues’ 100th birthday
BB King’s Blues Summit 100 is out Feb 6 and features guest spots from Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, George Benson, Eric Gales and more
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
Ignite your inner guitar god for just 27 cents a day with TrueFire’s July 4th sale - save 60% on online lessons
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now
Can you fix your guitar's frets yourself? We try three innovative approaches from MusicNomad to investigate how they might conquer a major cause of fret buzz
Uneven frets are a common issue with our guitars, but MusicNomad has come up with different ways to empower players to deal with it themselves
How to play like George Harrison on The Beatles' Abbey Road
Learn the guitar style of the most expressive and accomplished playing The Beatle would ever commit to tape
How to play guitar like David Gilmour: Bluesy diads, slides, quarter-tone blues curls and more
Tackle the expressive phrasing and minor pentatonic tricks of one of rock's finest guitarists, David Gilmour
30 essential acoustic guitar chords, with charts
Massively expand your musical vocabulary and songwriting options with these beautiful acoustic guitar chords
"You owe your guitar the chance to be its best": How to clean and polish your guitar frets a better way
We take a look at two different products that can help you get your frets gleaming and your guitar back to its best for smoother bends and clearer vibrato
Play like Jimmy Page! Exclusive video lesson
Key techniques guitar players can learn from the Led Zeppelin legend
How learning and understanding chord symbols can prove a major benefit for sharing your musical ideas
Chord hieroglyphics can take several forms. We unravel the mysteries of one of the most symbolic and common examples
What are the best online guitar lessons in 2025? I review guitar gear for a living and these are my favourite lessons platforms
My pick of the best online guitar courses will get your playing up to speed from the comfort of your own home, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
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Never miss a MusicRadar thing: Google has made it easier to keep us in your feed
How to make MusicRadar.com a preferred source
Why imposing hard limitations could be the secret to finishing more music
We’re all struggling to fit in music-making between our other time consuming responsibilities. Optimise your process by cutting back on the options
5 creative ways to use distortion in Ableton Live: From punchier drums to dub techno delays
Let's explore how devices including Saturator, Roar and Erosion can help bring a track to life
How to think like a human drummer when building software beats
Ditch the repetitive loops and unlock more dynamic rhythms
10 tips for recording perfect drums
Essential information for anyone who wants to capture a kit
“At certain points in music history it became fashionable to place accents on certain beats”: How to score a drum part
We explore the theory behind beats, and how we score kicks, snares, hats and percussion
10 common electronic drum set issues and how to troubleshoot them
Don’t let annoying gremlins spoil your playing. From no sound to too much noise, most problems can be solved with some simple settings or affordable upgrades - here’s how
The easy guide to recording drums: kit tips, mic placement and setting up your DAW
Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please) playing actual drums!
How to make virtual acoustic drum performances sound like the real thing
If you find that your MIDI recreations of acoustic drum parts are sounding a little robotic, we've got some tips and tricks to bring them to life, along with some great suggestions for acoustic drum plugin suites.
Where to start with a drum kit
Before you start your drumming journey, let’s take a tour of the instrument it’s all about…
6 ways to bring your tracks to life with Ableton Live’s revamped Auto Filter
Let’s explore some sound design tricks and tips using the highlight of Live 12.2 update
How to get famous sounds and effects using only Logic’s stock plugins
If you’ve got Logic, you’re already more than capable of recreating Skrillex’s manipulated reverb, Billie Eilish’s formant shifting and much more…
How to emulate a classic analogue recording system entirely with plugins
It’s entirely likely that you could recreate many legacy analogue set-ups with just a few chained plugins. Here, we’ll show you how to get started
How to use reverb to build impressive-sounding filters, reverses, risers and pads
Create your own reverb effects with our step-by-step tutorial
“Learning how to mix is almost as important as hitting on your original musical idea”: New to the mixing process? Start here
Don't let a brilliant song be swallowed up in a bad mix by following our guide to the central principles of the process
How to master virtually any software synth
Don't let your software arsenal overwhelm you - sometimes the best route to creative success is to mine just one instrument
How to record virtual and live instruments more smoothly by taking stock of your sample buffer
Latency on your plugins and audio recordings can derail a developing musical idea - but if you get a handle on managing your sample buffer you’ll have a much smoother ride
Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: The Wave Warden Odin 2
Hybrid synths offer a wealth of synthesis options and this one is absolutely free. What are you waiting for?
Latest reviews
“Clearly the M-10 is not tuned for this type of music”: V-Moda M-10 review
If you like your headphones to be loud and punchy, then this stylish design could be for you
“It’s clear that the influence of the Custom Shop’s attention to detail is now making its way to the Mexican-made instruments”: Fender Limited Edition Vintera II Jazzmaster Road Worn review
Fender proves it can do tasteful ageing without the Custom Shop price tag
"It's unlike any humbucker I've tried before": Gibson Tony Iommi Signature Humbucker review
Gibson's first-ever signature pickup artist returns with a humbucker that could be a dark horse
“A very capable piece of kit that will see most players a long way into their gigging career”: the t.bone IEM D2.4 review
Budget-friendly and feature-packed – perhaps more than just the perfect introduction to in-ear monitoring
“One of the handsomest guitars around, it plays great, and punches well above its weight in the tone stakes”: Epiphone Inspired By Gibson Custom Hummingbird Deluxe EC review
Epiphone collaborates with Gibson Custom to come up with one of its tastiest acoustics yet
“A fine example of modelling software, providing some really engaging sounds, particularly for the contemporary domain”: Expressive E Soliste review
Expressive E adds MPE to the physically-modelled world of solo strings. We pick up a bow and apply some virtual rosin
“If all you want is the classic T-Pain style heavy Auto-Tune sound, then look no further than the VX5”: HeadRush VX5 Vocal Processing Pedal with Antares Auto-Tune review
A pedal which delivers studio-grade Auto-Tune that ultimately frustrates in all other departments
"A stellar build complements a gorgeous aesthetic, and thankfully, it has the tones and playability to back it up": PRS SE Special Semi-Hollow
PRS throws everything at this new SE model to create the ultimate do-it-all electric guitar
“If you’re looking to turn your guitar or bass into a completely different instrument, there’s no better way to do it than this”: Boss VG-800 V-Guitar Processor review
Boss’ most convincing guitar chameleon yet delivers mind-blowing results – at a price
"The ability to use official Boss stompbox recreations in our DAW is here - and with that comes flexibility in terms of how, and what instruments they're applied to": Boss Effects Pedals plugin review
The first ever official software emulations of Boss pedals are here, but they live under a Roland Cloud…