Daniel Griffiths
Daniel Griffiths is a veteran journalist who has worked on some of the biggest entertainment, tech and home brands in the world. He's interviewed countless big names, and covered countless new releases in the fields of music, videogames, movies, tech, gadgets, home improvement, self build, interiors and garden design. He’s the ex-Editor of Future Music and ex-Group Editor-in-Chief of Electronic Musician, Guitarist, Guitar World, Computer Music and more. He renovates property and writes for MusicRadar.com.
Latest articles by Daniel Griffiths

“Understand your genre and use some suitable references”: Cleaning up muddy recordings
By Daniel Griffiths published
The best methods to make those swamped, boxy recordings pristine

Why Oasis’ Definitely Maybe was recorded twice
By Daniel Griffiths published
The Sawmills Studio team have shared memories of the sessions that became the band’s dynamite debut

“The fact is that for 2024 and beyond, digital is the way to go”: Want to build an affordable home studio? Start here
By Daniel Griffiths published
Your one-stop essential guide for creating your own studio - It’s faster, easier and cheaper than you think

“The more money you spend, the more options you’ll get in return”: New to audio interfaces? Start here
By Daniel Griffiths published
A basic guide to getting sound in and out of your computer

Freddy Wexler talks songwriting, producing, discovering Lady Gaga and restarting Billy Joel’s fire
By Daniel Griffiths published
“I told some very powerful people, ‘I found the next Madonna’. Four months later, she changed her name to Lady Gaga and the rest was history”

“He was not happy about the situation…”: Neil Finn talks Fleetwood Mac and stepping into Lyndsey Buckingham’s shoes
By Daniel Griffiths published
Plus the one Fleetwood Mac classic that the Crowded House frontman couldn’t play…

Pink Floyd are in the Money as they seal their back catalogue deal for £400 million
By Daniel Griffiths published
Sony Music have parted with the big bucks for the band’s music and imagery but the deal excludes publishing rights

“The Sound of Silence came from some place that I didn’t inhabit”: Paul Simon tells all in a new documentary
By Daniel Griffiths published
The master singer songwriter is back and despite losing his hearing in one ear, is determined to keep making music

"I’ve tried persuading her recently": David Gilmour talks carpentry, trousers and the live return of Kate Bush…
By Daniel Griffiths published
The guitarist is promoting a new tour and album and answering fans' questions

"With Andy not being here, it’s impossible to have a reunion of The Smiths”: Mike Joyce scotches Smiths reunion rumblings
By Daniel Griffiths published
While the drummer reveals that he’s made up with Marr, rejoining The Smiths remains an unlikely prospect

How to buy and sell gig tickets (and when to run a mile)
By Daniel Griffiths published
Venue giants O2 dish their tips for ticketing triumph while calling for new anti-scalper legislation

"Tell me how this works then?": Coldplay cause Ticketmaster meltdown, leaving fans furious again following Oasis dynamic pricing fiasco
By Daniel Griffiths published
Tickets for the band’s Wembley-battering summer 2025 dates went on sale this morning. And the scalpers are in Paradise…

“It was one of the best experiences of my life”: Ian Gillan talks performing naked in a see-through poncho
By Daniel Griffiths published
The Deep Purple frontman went the extra mile to save the day at a rain-soaked gig

“The bloody government tricked people into a bad vote”: Sir Elton John talks touring post-Brexit in new book
By Daniel Griffiths published
The superstar bemoans how politics have left the European touring industry in “a logistical nightmare”

Serato celebrate 25 years of scratch with a new limited edition Scratch Live control vinyls
By Daniel Griffiths published
A limited-edition reissue of the system’s iconic control discs will be available from 1st October

It’s official: Everyone’s favourite British group of the 21st century is… Coldplay*
By Daniel Griffiths published
*At least according to new PPL figures revealing the UK TV and radio’s most played artists

Questlove is making a new documentary on funk, soul and disco legends Earth, Wind & Fire
By Daniel Griffiths published
The new movie comes on the heels of his exec movie producer roles and Academy Award-winning Summer of Soul doc

"Watch how he walks onto the stage, plants himself at the mic, one tattooed fist halfway down the stand, the other resting on top of the mic, immobile, massive, male": Josh Homme, Chrissie Hynde, and more line-up for Mark Lanegan tribute concert
By Daniel Griffiths published
The December 5th gig will take place on what would have been the Screaming Trees frontman’s 60th birthday

“I appreciate that you don’t give a f*ck”: Dave Navarro calls out a fan for wearing a Taylor Swift shirt to a Jane’s Addiction gig
By Daniel Griffiths published
But the guitarist’s response to the Swiftie’s choice of heavy rock apparel may take you by surprise…

Lily Collins didn't realise that the songs that father Phil had played to her as a child were actually famous
By Daniel Griffiths published
The drummer's daughter names her favourite Phil track… But can’t name a single Genesis number…

Pearl Jam guitarist Josh Klinghoffer to be charged with Manslaughter today
By Daniel Griffiths published
The former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist hit and killed a pedestrian while driving in March 2024

“Tony has done his thing on it”: Robbie Williams and Tony Iommi just made a record
By Daniel Griffiths published
The Black Sabbath guitarist is just one component of Williams' new “guitar rock” musical direction

Hallelujah! Now you can holiday in Jeff Buckley’s former home in Memphis
By Daniel Griffiths published
Lover, You Should Have Come Over (instead of shooting selfies and video outside)
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