Latest articles by Matt Frost
Smoke On The Water at 50: The story of Deep Purple Mk II and the most famous guitar riff of all time
Between 1969 and 1973, Deep Purple’s MkII incarnation took on the world then tore itself apart. This is the story of the axe fights, smashed Strats, neo-classical solos and power struggles behind British rock’s most dysfunctional family
Miles Kane: the 10 records that changed my life
Plus the Last Shadow Puppet gives us the lowdown on high-flying new solo album, Coup De Grace
Derek Trucks’ top 5 tips for guitarists
Tedeschi Trucks Band slide king on playing live and storytelling solos
Squeeze’s Chris Difford: the 10 records that changed my life
Genius songwriter on his new solo boxset and top albums
The War On Drugs' Adam Granduciel: "Sometimes it’s hard for me to just be the guitar player and lose myself"
The musical visionary behind the War On Drugs, Adam Granduciel, talks tone and embracing spontaneity on new album, A Deeper Understanding...
Katie Melua: the 10 records that changed my life
From Bob Dylan to The Little Mermaid
Steve Hackett’s top 5 tips for guitarists
Following a year of divisive political upheaval, former Genesis guitar virtuoso Steve Hackett has released arguably his most powerful solo album yet.
David Crosby on his favourite acoustic guitars, alternate tunings and solo album Lighthouse
We catch up with legendary singer-songwriter David Crosby to chat about his new album, his love of alternate tunings and Joni Mitchell’s influence
Michael Rother's 10 tips for guitarists
The former Kraftwerk, Neu! and Harmonia pioneer lifts the lid on Pakistani influences, onstage surprises and why he's never liked the term 'Krautrock'
Divinity Roxx's top 5 tips for bassists
For the past 15 years, Divinity Roxx has been blazing a trail, astounding audiences with her inimitable complex funky basslines and ability to seamlessly rap at the same time.
Jack Savoretti: the 10 records that changed my life
Plus singer-songwriter chats Top 10 album Sleep No More
Superproducer Kevin Shirley: my 12 career-defining records
"I definitely much prefer to work with a band on the floor and have everyone playing at the same time so I can really incorporate the interactions that are happening between them."
Skunk Anansie's Ace: my top 6 tips for guitarists
Plus the ACM tutor talks Skunk's 2017 tour
Slaves' Laurie Vincent: the 10 records that changed my life
Plus the guitarist talks working with ex-Beastie Boy Mike D on Take Control
Graham Nash on his emotional new album, CSN&Y and his incredible guitar collection
"I have Duane Allman's guitar that he played Layla on"
Chris Isaak on First Comes The Night, '56 guitars and '70s punk
"My house is like the home for abandoned guitars!"
KT Tunstall: the 10 records that changed my life
Plus singer-songwriter talks "surprising" new long-player KIN and James Bay duet
Rig tour: City And Colour
Dallas Green and Dante Schwebel show us the gear behind City And Colour's new louder, rockier sound…
Gerry Morgan's roller-coaster success story with James Bay
The sticksman talks his approach, pivotal moments and his love for James Bay's music
Nathaniel Rateliff: the 10 records that changed my life
If you're lucky enough to have caught Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats live, then you'll know what an exhilarating, energy-fuelled show the guys dish out.
Bruce Foxton's top 5 tips for bassists
Plus the ex-Jam legend on working with Paul Weller on Smash The Clock
London Souls' Tash Neal on his favourite guitar moments, Gibson ES-335s and the road to recovery
The London Souls guitar phenomenon Tash Neal has battled more than most to get where he is today. We chat childhood visions, simple tones and how a cab ride nearly cost him his life…
