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We visit the LA house where Lily Allen made West End Girl, and explore the home studio of Blue May
By Andy Price published
We take a look at the vintage gear-packed home studio of Blue May - the environment where Lily Allen created West End Girl

“Like raising my kids, and honouring my parents”: Brandi Carlile on helping Joni Mitchell return to the stage
By Will Simpson published
Her new album includes a tribute to her friend and influence

“Undoubtedly the most versatile lunchbox amp Victory has ever made”: Victory MKX review
By Amit Sharma published
The British amp specialist unveils its most advanced lunchbox amp to date

The difference between distortion and saturation and how to effectively get a gnarly sound
By Roland Schmidt published
Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics

“The Koala app is amazing”: Shabaka Hutchings on his journey from jazz saxophone to iPad beatmaking
By Danny Turner published
Picking up his saxophone after an extended hiatus, Hutchings expands his musical world with shakuhachi flutes and experimental electronics on self-produced solo album Of The Earth

“I guess I wasn’t surprised”: Pete Tong admits he has to wear a hearing aid these days
By Will Simpson published
DJ has become an ambassador for Boots Hearingcare

Laufey reveals that she suffered a cello malfunction during a Grammys performance with Billy Joel
By Ben Rogerson published
“It’s one thing to be a really good pianist, it’s another thing to be a really good songwriter and another thing to be a really good singer, and he’s all three," she says of Joel

“Fans still love these games. Just start by making a guitar”: There’s a sequel to Guitar Hero on the way
By Will Simpson published
Stage Tour is set to land this autumn
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