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

London's iconic Denmark Street set for redevelopment
By Matthew Parker last updated
Venue, hotel and further music-focussed shop space planned

Guitar lesson: Learn To Play Oasis 'Wonderwall' (TG213)
By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated
And STILL we don't know what a wonderwall is...

Hero worship: Harrison Koisser, Peace
By Matthew Parker last updated
This week Peace frontman Harrison Koisser speaks about his admiration for Mystery Jets guitarist Will Rees

Man finds stolen Rickenbacker… 17 years later!
By Matthew Parker last updated
California musician Wally Welch secures the return of his guitar 17 years after it was taken

Electro-Harmonix announces Crying Bass pedal
By Matthew Parker last updated
US firm brings unique wah/fuzz pedal to market

Fender announces '68 Custom Series amps
By Matthew Parker last updated
New Vintage Modified amps channel late-'60s tones

Wampler unveils pink pedal for Breast Cancer Awareness
By Matthew Parker last updated
US firm donating 100% of pedal's profits to good cause

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

Gibson announces Slash Signature Vermillion Les Paul
By Matthew Parker last updated
After Slash's recently-released signature red Les Paul, comes a signature red Les Paul

TC Electronic unveils TonePrint Editor update
By Matthew Parker last updated
TonePrint Editor 2.0 introduces several new features

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

Electro-Harmonix unveils OD Glove pedal
By Matthew Parker last updated
New stompbox aims to emulate Brit plexi tones

Porcupine Tree 'Bonnie The Cat' video exclusive!
By Matthew Parker last updated
Total Guitar (and a bunch of our sister-mags), in conjunction with Roadrunner Records, is very pleased to present the world-wide premiere of Porcupine Tree's 'Bonnie The Cat' video.

Help TG pick the BEST GUITAR RIFFS of the decade!
By Matthew Parker last updated
We want your help picking the top guitar riffs of the Noughties. Frankly, we're bored of wheeling out 'Smoke On The Water' and we think the time has come to find a new set of classic riffs...
Free Track Friday: Free MP3 downloads from High On Fire, Of Montreal and more
By Matthew Parker last updated
All sorts of bands for all sorts of fans!

Gibson Guitar days kick off this Saturday
By Matthew Parker last updated
Gibson Guitar is holding a special 'Gibson Day' at guitar stores all over the UK this Saturday (25 June) and the last Saturday of every month throughout 2010.
Free Track Friday: MP3 downloads from Clutch, 65DaysOfStatic and The Empire Shall
By Matthew Parker last updated
All sorts of bands for all sorts of fans

Radiohead album in 2010 says Guitarist Ed O'Brien
By Matthew Parker last updated
According to guitarist Ed O'Brien, we could well hear a new Radiohead album before the end of 2010.
Free Track Friday: The week's best free MP3 downloads
By Matthew Parker last updated
This week we've got free MP3 downloads (with guitars in!) from Alice Cooper, Kula Shaker, Tommy Lee's Methods Of Mayhem, Black Mountain and Lavotchkin.

New Zakk Wylde song! Black Label Society unveil 'Parade Of The Dead'
By Matthew Parker last updated

CLOSED TG203 Competition: WIN 1 of 10 BandCentral memberships!
By Matthew Parker last updated
Take the hassle out of the hustle! Win one of 10 six-month Pro passes for BandCentral.com - a new online platform that help bands to keep themselves organised.

Download 2010: Photo Gallery – The best-dressed festival goers
By Matthew Parker last updated
Being fans of rock music, Total Guitar can appreciate a theatrical costume or two, here are our favourite pictures of the colourful crowd at Download Festival 2010.
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