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
VIDEO: Fender and Gibson 2012 USA Standards demo
By Matthew Parker last updated
Strat, Tele and Les Paul side-by-side
Me And My Guitar: Scott Gorham, Thin Lizzy
By Matthew Parker last updated
On his battle-worn 1957 Gibson Les Paul
Squier unveils two Vintage Modified Telecaster basses
By Matthew Parker last updated
Two new affordable four-strings on the way
Gibson unveils 1959 Les Paul Factory Burst
By Matthew Parker last updated
Only 200 set to be produced
Mark Tremonti Q&A on Twitter - now finished
By Matthew Parker last updated
Alter Bridge man online from 7-8PM UK time
In pictures: Gibson Les Paul 60th Anniversary Limited
By Matthew Parker last updated
Only 300 commemorative guitars to be made
VIDEO: Lynyrd Skynyrd on new song Something To Live For
By Matthew Parker last updated
Band explain politically-motivated tune
20 of the fastest guitarists in the world today
By Matthew Parker last updated
Our pick of the first to the finish line
DiMarzio announces Steve Vai Gravity Storm pickups
By Matthew Parker last updated
Shred legend gets new signature 'buckers
Michael Schenker for 2013 UK tour dates
By Matthew Parker last updated
Former UFO man heading this way in April
First look: Prototype Waghorn Alex Hutchings guitar
By Matthew Parker last updated
See the unusual one-off model here
Slash announces 2012 UK tour dates
By Matthew Parker last updated
Brixton Academy and Manchester Apollo gigs
14 albums that inspired Jimi Hendrix
By Matthew Parker, Jacob McMurray last updated
Take a peek at the guitar god's records
Me And My Guitar: Derya 'Dez' Nagle, The Safety Fire
By Total Guitar, Matthew Parker last updated
The guitarist on his Wirebird Contour IV
Italia introduces Fiorano, Modulo and Imola designs
By Matthew Parker last updated
Three shiny new models from Trev Wilkinson
Gibson unveils Tak Matsumoto Doublecut Custom Ebony model
By Matthew Parker last updated
Japanese star gets his SEVENTH signature guitar
G&L unveils the ASAT Classic Alnico
By Matthew Parker last updated
Leo Fender-associated firm beefs up its T-style
VIDEO: Black Country Communion in the studio
By Matthew Parker last updated
See Joe Bonamassa and co. recording their new album
Me And My Guitar: Gus G, Firewind/Ozzy Osbourne
By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated
The Greek metaller on his latest signature model
The Darkness unveil new song Every Inch Of You
By Matthew Parker last updated
Plus! New album to feature Radiohead cover
Jimmy Page "feeling rather hurt" over Olympic snub
By Matthew Parker last updated
Led Zeppelin guitarist left out of ceremony
Bluegrass guitar legend Doc Watson dies aged 89
By Matthew Parker last updated
Pioneering picker passes away
Southbank Centre UK's most prolific live music venue
By Matthew Parker last updated
London site held 422 shows in 2011
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