Matthew Parker

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

Another embattled axe for your inspection

Me And My Guitar: Barroné, Fearless Vampire Killers

By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated

On his blood-stained Washburn KC-LTD

Guitarists
Pictured left to right: Vox AmPhones Lead, Twin, Bass and AC30

Vox announces AmPhones headphone-amp range

By Matthew Parker last updated

Integrated AmPlug allows direct guitar connection

Guitars
The new British Racing Green finish is available for a limited time on Vox's AC15, AC30 and AC4 C1 amps

Vox unveils British Racing Green AC amp finish

By Matthew Parker last updated

Limited edition covering revealed

Guitar Amps
There are four models in total: the guitar-focussed StompLab IG and IIG (black) and the IB and IIB (red) for bassists.

Vox unveils StompLab multi-fx models

By Matthew Parker last updated

High-quality, compact build the aim

Guitar Pedals
The Rolling Stones at Hyde Park, June 1969

New Rolling Stones documentary, Crossfire Hurricane, due November

By Matthew Parker last updated

Career-spanning film on the way

Artists
The alt rocker on his custom-built First Act

Me And My Guitar: Mike Duce, Lower Than Atlantis

By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated

The alt rocker on his custom-built First Act

Guitarists
BCC go for the late-90s boy band look...

Black Country Communion confirm new album, Afterglow

By Matthew Parker last updated

See the tracklist, artwork and trailer here

Singles And Albums
Peavey Hollywood will showcase the firm's top-of-the-line gear

Peavey opens Hollywood showroom

By Matthew Parker last updated

Gear firm gets swish West Coast pad

Guitars
The new pedal will feature the same pressed-steel box and gloss powder coating as its predecessor

Rotosound reissues iconic Vintage Fuzz pedal

By Matthew Parker last updated

Legendary stompbox returns

Guitar Pedals
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VIDEO: Flight Of The Conchords return for charity single

By Matthew Parker last updated

Bret and Jemaine team up with school kids

Artists
Head down to the London branch on 22 September to get your gear valued

Get your memorabilia valued at the Antiques Rockshow!

By Matthew Parker last updated

Event returns to London this September

Our Magazines
Sale also includes in-app purchases

Get 50% off AmpliTube for iPhone and iPad

By Matthew Parker last updated

App on sale until 30 August

Software & Apps
The AlumiSonic Extreme Custom

AlumiSonic shows off the Extreme Custom

By Matthew Parker last updated

More switches than a flight-deck

Guitars
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Jackson announces two new JS Series Kelly Bird basses

By Matthew Parker last updated

Affordable four-strings for metal lovers

Bass Guitars
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TC Electronic releases metal-themed TonePrint pack

By Matthew Parker last updated

New presets from Mastodon and Anthrax

Guitar Pedals
The new EHX 'Car-wah'

VIDEO: Electro-Harmonix wah tested to destruction

By Matthew Parker last updated

Will the pedal survive being run-over?

Guitar Pedals
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VIDEO: Fender and Gibson 2012 USA Standards demo

By Matthew Parker last updated

Strat, Tele and Les Paul side-by-side

Guitars
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Me And My Guitar: Scott Gorham, Thin Lizzy

By Matthew Parker last updated

On his battle-worn 1957 Gibson Les Paul

Guitarists
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Squier unveils two Vintage Modified Telecaster basses

By Matthew Parker last updated

Two new affordable four-strings on the way

Bass Guitars
Dark Burst finish

Gibson unveils 1959 Les Paul Factory Burst

By Matthew Parker last updated

Only 200 set to be produced

Electric Guitars
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Mark Tremonti Q&A on Twitter - now finished

By Matthew Parker last updated

Alter Bridge man online from 7-8PM UK time

Acoustic Guitars
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VIDEO: Lynyrd Skynyrd on new song Something To Live For

By Matthew Parker last updated

Band explain politically-motivated tune

Singles And Albums
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DiMarzio announces Steve Vai Gravity Storm pickups

By Matthew Parker last updated

Shred legend gets new signature 'buckers

Guitar Pickups
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Michael Schenker for 2013 UK tour dates

By Matthew Parker last updated

Former UFO man heading this way in April

Gigs & Festivals
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First look: Prototype Waghorn Alex Hutchings guitar

By Matthew Parker last updated

See the unusual one-off model here

Guitars
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