Latest articles by Matt Parker
Many guitars, particularly electrics, just do not lend themselves to seated practise. Performaxe aims to challenge this perception by creating an attachable leg rest
In conversation with the YouTube star and songwriter
G-Suit, a new startup from Tel Aviv, Israel, is proposing a solution for protecting your guitar’s strings and fretboard without resorting to the nightmarish inconvenience of rehousing it in its case
The ’59 Sound producer on The Gaslight Anthem, personality and the importance of honesty
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has announced a sale of 20 guitars from his own collection, including the initial prototype of his Signature Fender Tele Deluxe
Famed US guitar dealer Norman Harris of Norman's Rare Guitars has announced he's selling off a number of guitars from his personal collection that were previously owned by Tom Petty
This month our sonic safari takes in Starcrawler, Wess Meets West, Teenage Wrist, Mint Field, Black Light White Light and Bearfoot Beware, all roaming the, er, sound savanna...
This month's selection of six-string spins includes Hamish Anderson, Freak, Moaning, Robert Earl Thomas, Vundabar and Lovebites
The frontman on smashing six-strings and the importance of “dashes of flash”
This month we check out Shame, Aiming For Enrike, Austin Gold, Rain, Hey Charlie and Salad Boys...
The guitar disruptor on working with Beefheart, Buckley and universal blues
The rapidly rising country guitarist discusses his playing evolution and taking flak for speaking out
We take Glorious Sons, Charlotte Carpenter, Rews, Eera, Sect and Island for a spin...
The innovative guitarist and songwriter talks alternate tunings, gear and creativity
This year sees us spoiled for choice when it comes to breakthrough guitar talent. Here’s our rundown of the best new players we've heard so far...
The producer discusses working with Chris Cornell, Brad Paisley and more on Johnny Cash: Forever Words
This month: Kris Barras, The Contortionist, Steve Hill, Cassels, Delphina Kings and Lullaby...
Meet Charlie Cunningham, the innovative singer-songwriter making bold steps forward and channeling one of the world’s most ancient and dynamic guitar styles in the process
The 4AD-signed 12-stringer on collaboration, new noises and looper wizardry
This month we check out Fangclub, Toska, Voyager, Upcdownc, Protomartyr and Goodbye June...
This month we spin Barns Courtney, Leprous, Ex-Easter Island Head, Real Terms, Big Brave and InHeaven...
We check out Chris Buck, A Blaze Of Feather, Yonaka, Katie Von Schleicher, DeWolff and Charly Bliss
Sam Beam, AKA Iron & Wine, returns to his acoustic roots, tapping into his animal self in the process on his sixth record, Beast Epic
