
Matthew Parker
Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.
Latest articles by Matthew Parker

Squier celebrates a big birthday with 40th Anniversary Gold Collection
By Matthew Parker last updated
Going for gold with ten new models split between two editions

AIR Studios announce guitar recording masterclass
By Matthew Parker last updated
Renowned recording brand AIR Studios has revealed that it will be opening its Lyndhurst Hall facility in Hammersmith, London to the public for a guitar recording masterclass on 26 to 27 November.

Marshall Amps Headphones: First look!
By Matthew Parker last updated
Marshall Amps is moving into the world of headphones and has unveiled a sneak preview of its first design. Though as you can see, it pretty much gives the game away. Click through for a larger image.

Motörhead unveil rock-focussed 'Motörheadphönes'
By Matthew Parker last updated
Range born out of frustration with bass-heavy options

Classic interview: Buddy Guy – "If people come see you, I think you should give them every damn thing you’ve got"
By Matthew Parker published
From his childhood on a plantation to being discovered by Muddy Waters and inspiring Clapton; a blues legend looks back

Korg unveils TMR-50 Tuner Metronome Recorder
By Matthew Parker last updated
Firm expands tuner range

Riff lesson: Arctic Monkeys – Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair
By Matthew Parker last updated
Learn the heavy riff from Arctic Monkeys' 'Suck It And See' stomper 'Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair'.

Gretsch unveils new Tim Armstrong signature guitars
By Matthew Parker last updated
Two newies in 'Man Salmon' pink

Keith Urban announces signature guitar brand
By Matthew Parker last updated
Country magnate partners with the Home Shopping Network

Fender unveils 9 new Vintage Hot Rod guitars
By Matthew Parker published
Check out the selection of Strats, Teles and basses heading to stores

Moog unveils five affordable Minifooger stompboxes
By Matthew Parker published
The US synth whizzes get serious about the guitar market

Dave Mustaine unveils signature Cleartone strings
By Matthew Parker published
Guitar strings reportedly far louder and much longer lasting than conventional sets

Record Store Day 2013: 40 exclusive releases
By Matthew Parker published
From Dylan to Disclosure, Sub Pop to Earache, we take a look at some of the palpitation-inducing vinyl available for this year's Record Store Day

Musikmesse 2013: Yamaha announces DTX502 Series electronic drum kits
By Matthew Parker published
Four new electronic kits and a brand new module in the form of the DTX502 make up Yamaha's massive drum announcement

Musikmesse 2013: Jackson unveils eight USA Select 7/8-strings
By Matthew Parker published
Jackson has pulled out all the stops on these high-spec seven and eight-string models

Gibson announces Tom Scholz Collector's Choice Les Paul
By Matthew Parker published
#10 in Gibson Custom's ultra limited Collector's Choice range is this idiosyncratic Les Paul signature model from Boston's Tom Scholz

Musikmesse 2013: Washburn unveils Parallaxe metal guitar range
By Matthew Parker published
Check out the full range of Washburn Parallaxe guitars ahead of their debut at Musikmesse 2013

The 18 best Christmas number 1s of all time
By Matthew Parker published
Your votes have been cast and counted - now find out who's sitting on top of the tree...

Kinsman announces entry-level GFX guitar amps
By Matthew Parker published
JHS has unveiled its new range of affordable guitar and bass amplifiers under the Kinsman banner

In Pictures: Gibson Grabber 3 70s Tribute Bass
By Matthew Parker published
US firm's forgotten classic revived

In Pictures: Epiphone Limited Edition Black Royale Collection
By Matthew Parker published
All in rare Black Pearl finish

16 signature guitar effects pedals
By Matthew Parker published
From Vai's Jemini to Clapton's Crossroads

In Pictures: Fender American Vintage Series
By Matthew Parker published
Detailed shots galore
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