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
Peavey Ampkit Link HD shipping in Europe
By Matthew Parker last updated
New Ampkit Link offers sparkliest tone yet, or at least twice the fidelity of its predecessor, anyway…
TC Electronic releases free TonePrint Editor software
By Matthew Parker last updated
TonePrint pedals have always had the ability to download custom settings from TC Electronic. Now the firm is giving users the chance to make their own - for free!
Musikmesse 2013: Roland unveils two digital pianos
By Matthew Parker last updated
Roland has announced two new digital pianos, the home/travel-friendly FP-50 and the pro-level FP-80
On the radar: Night Moves
By Matthew Parker last updated
Meet the trio behind one of the year's best debuts
Seymour Duncan announces 7/8 string Pegasus pickup
By Matthew Parker last updated
Firm say new humbucker will help high-gain, low-end progressive players to retain warmth and clarity
Musikmesse 2013: Roland announces BK-9 Backing Keyboard
By Matthew Parker last updated
Roland upgrades its live performance keyboard to offer USB recording, iOS compatibility and a 16-track sequencer
Musikmesse 2013: Roland unveils RC-505 'hands-on' looper
By Matthew Parker last updated
New Roland looper aims to corner the beatbox market. We think it might succeed.
Musikmesse 2013: Palmer unveils Mutterstolz distortion pedal
By Matthew Parker last updated
Palmer's latest is an overdrive, distortion and boost pedal wrapped up in one
North West Guitar Show returns next month
By Matthew Parker last updated
The UK's longest-running guitar show returns to Haydock Park on Sunday 19 May and is set to be the biggest yet
Epiphone announces 'Thunderhorse' Explorer Outfit
By Matthew Parker last updated
Limited edition Brendon Small signature guitar named after Dethklok song
Musikmesse 2013: Orange to give-away four amps
By Matthew Parker last updated
Four high gain heads due to find new homes during Musikmesse
Gibson buys TEAC for $52 million
By Matthew Parker last updated
Following it's purchase of Onkyo last years, Gibson adds Tascam pro audio and TEAC consumer ranges to portfolio
Musikmesse 2013: Orange unveils new Crush amps
By Matthew Parker last updated
Three new amps, the CR60C combo, CR120C combo and CR120H head to make their debut at next week's event
Gibson announces Tom Scholz Collector's Choice Les Paul
By Matthew Parker last updated
#10 in Gibson Custom's ultra limited Collector's Choice range is this idiosyncratic Les Paul signature model from Boston's Tom Scholz
Queen talk first gig and band early days
By Matthew Parker last updated
Brian May and Roger Taylor talk Queen's roots at plaque unveiling
Foo Fighters' Nate Mendel on his signature Fender P-Bass...
By Matthew Parker last updated
We discuss his reputation as the Foo Fighters lynch-pin, his current tour rig and find out all about the design, spec and history of his new signature Fender P-Bass
Mikey Way talks bass heroes, 'Bowie moments' and his signature Squier
By Matthew Parker last updated
We caught up with Mikey Way, bassist for US alternative rockers My Chemical Romance and what inspired him to pick up the instrument, what made him stick with it and how he buys a bass...
Foo Fighters' Nate Mendel: fights and Sunny Day Real Estate
By Matthew Parker last updated
Part one of our in-depth interview with Nate Mendel sees the Foo Fighters bassist discuss the 80s punk scene, why Sunny Day Real Estate are done and the fraught sessions behind, One By One.
Gibson's Min-Etune – the basics
By Matthew Parker last updated
What is the Tronical Min-Etune system? What can it do? And will it be worth the money?
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