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With up to 60% off in Thomann's Spring Sale now is the time to give your pedalboard a spring clean - here are my 8 pedal choices starting at only £9.60!
By Daryl Robertson published
For a limited time, you can score substantial discounts on a host of pedals from the likes of IK Multimedia, Hotone, MXR, Digitech and more

“George didn’t want it to be so overtly serious”: The story of the Traveling Wilburys, the supergroup that made it all look fun
By Beth Simpson published
Their first single was recorded in Bob Dylan’s garage

“This ease of use is rare in such a small practice amp that covers so much tonal ground, and is the reason the Prism-Mini is worth considering as your desktop companion”: Laney Prism-Mini review
By Pete Emery published
Laney targets the practice amp market with a versatile range of tones and effects, all in an easy-to-use, diminutive package

Kevin O’Toole recalls the Bee Gees’ reaction to N-Trance’s ‘90s cover of Stayin’ Alive
By Ben Rogerson published
The group also had a huge hit with rave anthem Set You Free

We tried to vibe code a custom looper pedal with Polyend Endless – here's what happened
By Si Truss published
Polyend founder Piotr Raczyński explains the tech behind the company's eye-catching effects pedal and its text-to-code assistant Playground

The Cure’s Robert Smith gushes over Olivia Rodrigo, and says that they’ve been in the studio together
By Ben Rogerson published
Rodrigo, meanwhile, says that her new album is 70% done

Relive the golden era of the DX7, Jupiter-8 and Prophet V with this mega-pack of free '80s synth samples
By MusicRadar published
Recreate the sound of the decade that brought us synth-pop, new wave and glam metal

“People told me they heard it at weddings – with a guy singing it at the organ. Oh God!”: Bryan Adams and the ballad that ate the world
By Paul Elliott published
The Groover from Vancouver’s record-breaking hit
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