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“There is no question that there’s enough quality audio here to cater for every musical taste and presents a massive amount of editing options”: Alesis Strata Club review
By Tom Bradley published
Alesis continue to expand its BFD-powered Strata range with this stripped-back, 4-piece e-kit

Line 6 debuts all-new AI tech as it supercharges its amp modelling platform with the Helix Stadium
By Jonathan Horsley published
The Helix Stadium and Stadium XL Floor units feature an 8" touchscreen, a vast range of tone-shaping features – including amp and effects capture – and take Line 6's modelling to new heights

“A true gentleman and a great artist”: Tributes paid to Nitzer Ebb frontman Douglas McCarthy
By Will Simpson published
Vocalist has died suddenly, aged 58

10 underrated Air tracks you absolutely need to hear
By Andy Price published
The beloved French duo behind Sexy Boy and All I Need have a deep well of spellbinding music every bit as superb as their most well-known tracks

Tom Petty keyboard player Benmont Tench says that being produced by Rick Rubin was like solving a puzzle
By Ben Rogerson published
“You need to simplify,” Rubin kept telling him

“The world mourns a genius today”: Bandmates, friends and stars pay tribute to Brian Wilson
By Will Simpson published
Dylan, Elton, Sting and many others mourn his passing

A music professor breaks down the theory behind Sly & The Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
By Ethan Hein published
Following Sly Stone's passing, we explore how one of the funk icon's most enduring grooves turns minimal harmony into maximum impact

“The recording of Appetite For Destruction cost $365,000”: Guns N’ Roses’ former manager on the band's classic debut
By Paul Elliott published
“Axl sounded like he had overdosed on helium at certain points”
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