“I was like, "I'm not happy. I am tired”: How being alone in snowy Aspen inspired Fleetwood Mac’s sleeper hit
Landslide Is back in the charts due to Stranger Things
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“I was like, "I'm not happy. I am tired”: How being alone in snowy Aspen inspired Fleetwood Mac’s sleeper hit
Landslide Is back in the charts due to Stranger Things
“It does not have the right to be on the top list”: Sweden bans AI-generated song from its charts
Jag Vet, Du Ar Inte Min was credited to ‘Jacub’
Producer Ryan Tedder on the classic '00s drum sound and Omnisphere preset he used in Tate McRae's Greedy
“I used to do these beats all the time because I was signed to Tim for two years,” he explains
“An obscure song with no drums or bass”: Moby is happy and “surprised” his 1995 album track has gone viral
So he’s recorded a new version of it
“I took inspiration from Iron Maiden. And for the lyric, David Bowie’s Space Oddity”: A rock band’s global No.1 hit
“We were thrown into this weird pop world – it was madness”
Peter Capaldi on how he found Doctor Who’s “junk shop” Yamaha electric guitar on Denmark Street
What better guitar for a time-travelling Time Lord to play than a cult electric nicknamed the Flying Samurai...
“I just was not expecting the look on people’s faces”: The controversial Tori Amos song that her record company hated – before a remix hit No.1
And was this song really an attack on Courtney Love?
![TNAG Global founder/CEO Ben Montague [left] and Norman Harris [right] point to each other as they are photographed on the shop floor at Norman's Rare Guitars.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cEDtqNEsZXKAjPKWKwEFUM-840-80.jpg.webp)
Joe Bonamassa gives his blessing as Norman Harris sells Norman’s Rare Guitars and says the future of his iconic LA store has been secured
TNAG Global, which owns Carter Vintage Guitars, is the buyer, and under CEO Ben Montague, it promises to preserve the soul and grow the business of one of the world's most-loved guitar stores
Music Tech
“It does not have the right to be on the top list”: Sweden bans AI-generated song from its charts
Jag Vet, Du Ar Inte Min was credited to ‘Jacub’
“No AI, no loops, no MIDI”: Celemony’s Tonalic puts a world-class session player in your DAW that intelligently adapts to your arrangement
NAMM 2026: This hybrid of virtual instrument and session player combines the organic feel of live performance with the flexibility of DAW-based editing
Clavia unveils Nord Electro 7 with fully-fledged synth section, redesigned interface and much more
NAMM 2026: Nord's Electro 7 stage keyboard promises to be the most versatile model in the Electro line to date
MusicRadar deals of the week: It's all about guitars with hundreds slashed off Gibson, Fender, Strandberg, and more
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Casio, Gretsch, Universal Audio, and more
Korg Kaoss Pad V reimagines a beloved effects powerhouse with dual-touch control, vocal processing and expanded connectivity
NAMM 2026: This long-overdue update makes the Kaoss Pad an even more powerful tool for creative sound design and live performance
“You’ll smile broadly at the ease with which you can land on astonishing results”: Native Instruments Absynth 6 review
The trailblazing soft synth that we’d all but given up hope on has made a glorious comeback, but how does Absynth fit into a changed music production landscape?
Best budget studio headphones 2026: Cheap headphones to tackle every studio task
Expert buying advice, plus our pick of budget studio headphones for music-makers from just $49/£39
Korg’s Liano Live! makes livestreaming your piano performances as easy as smashing that like button
NAMM 2026: Simple 88-note portable keyboard comes with a built-in mixer, mic and one-touch sound effects
Korg’s new interface is also an analogue filter – and you might be tempted even if you don't need the I/O
NAMM 2026: The microAUDIO 22 and 722 also pack onboard dynamics DSP and come bundled with Korg's new filter plugin
“Musicians are vital members of our communities, our culture, and our social fabric”: Bandcamp has banned AI music
Any music “wholly” or in “substantial part” AI-generated is not permitted, it says
AlphaTheta’s RMX-Ignite is a multi-band effects processor and sampler designed to bring DJ sets to life
NAMM 2026: RMX-Ignite combines rhythmically-focused effects with a looping sample player
“Our goal was simple: let’s design a mic that creators would reach for every day”: AKG unveils new C-Series condenser mics inspired by studio classics
NAMM 2026: The entry-level C104, C114 and C151 promise to balance professional performance with user-friendly design, flexibility and sustainability
Guitars
MusicRadar deals of the week: It's all about guitars with hundreds slashed off Gibson, Fender, Strandberg, and more
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Gibson, Casio, Gretsch, Universal Audio, and more
Peter Capaldi on how he found Doctor Who’s “junk shop” Yamaha electric guitar on Denmark Street
What better guitar for a time-travelling Time Lord to play than a cult electric nicknamed the Flying Samurai...
Joe Bonamassa gives his blessing as Norman Harris sells Norman’s Rare Guitars and says the future of his iconic LA store has been secured
TNAG Global, which owns Carter Vintage Guitars, is the buyer, and under CEO Ben Montague, it promises to preserve the soul and grow the business of one of the world's most-loved guitar stores
Boss tackles budget rivals head-on with feature-packed entry-level GX series multi-fx pedals for guitar and bass
NAMM 2026: The GX-1 and GX-1B have hi-res displays, assignable footswitches, AIRD tech and the all-new Gear Suite feature for super-easy amp and effects settings
“There’s only two of these on the planet”: Myles Kennedy bassist Tim Tournier on the EVH bass Wolfgang Van Halen gave him
Tournier's prototype Wolfgang bass was is a dual-humbucker doozie, masterbuilt by Chip Ellis, and it is being road-tested hard. But will EVH Gear ever release it?
"Like a good valve amp, it responds to your pick attack and guitar volume with proper character": Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive pedal
The Californian pedal experts ditch digital in favour of a distinctive voiced all-analogue drive
Has Martin redefined the workhorse acoustic? Legendary brand announces blockbuster refresh of its Road Series
NAMM 2026: The Road Series might be Martin’s mid-priced lineup but these upscale Retro Plus models with their torrefied spruce tops are too fancy to be anyone’s “workhorse”
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
How Tom Morello used his guitar to drill into the off-limits domain of the turntablist
The Rage Against the Machine axe-man’s most memorable moment saw him emulate a DJ scratch breakdown using a trick that few have fully mastered
With a massive 89% discount, $99 for a year's worth of Guitar Tricks online lessons is the best way to upgrade your guitar playing this Black Friday
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My pick of the best online guitar courses will get your playing up to speed from the comfort of your own home, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
Ignite your inner guitar god for just 27 cents a day with TrueFire’s July 4th sale - save 60% on online lessons
With over 84,000 lessons at your disposal, this is one of the best value guitar tuition subscriptions online right now
Can you fix your guitar's frets yourself? We try three innovative approaches from MusicNomad to investigate how they might conquer a major cause of fret buzz
Uneven frets are a common issue with our guitars, but MusicNomad has come up with different ways to empower players to deal with it themselves
How to play like George Harrison on The Beatles' Abbey Road
Learn the guitar style of the most expressive and accomplished playing The Beatle would ever commit to tape
How to play guitar like David Gilmour: Bluesy diads, slides, quarter-tone blues curls and more
Tackle the expressive phrasing and minor pentatonic tricks of one of rock's finest guitarists, David Gilmour
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How close listening to Chic can teach us about the integral relationship between the kick and bass
If you want to add more punch to your production, start at the foundation of your track, with the kick and bass
How to emulate the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW
How unquantizing your tracks can make them stand out from the AI-dominated crowd
If your music is sounding a little mechanical, maybe it deserves a sprinkle of organic nurturing. We invite you to un-click the quantize!
Stuck for ideas? Here's how to create fresh basslines and melodies with Ableton Live 12’s MIDI tools
In our latest video tutorial, we explore how to use Live generative MIDI tools and hardware-inspired sequencers to create riffs and patterns
7 great house and techno tips from Don’t Be Afraid label boss Semtek (aka DJ Persuasion)
The producer, DJ and founder of one of the UK's most respected underground labels revisits a 2012 release to explore what he's learned in 15 years of releasing house and techno
Four big-name guitarists spill their recording secrets
With insight from Paul Gilbert, John 5, Adam Dutkiewicz and Marty Friedman on their approaches to the recording process
37 heavyweight bass production tips
More than three dozen priceless nuggets of bass recording and production wisdom
Creating chords for electronic music: 3 ways to generate more interesting progressions in Ableton Live 12
Let’s explore how Live’s MIDI effects can help us write better progressions
25 recording tips and tricks everyone should know
Get better takes in the studio and on the stage, with our essential advice for producers and DIY music-makers
Produce better music with our ultimate compression cheat sheet
Confused about where to start with compressors and dynamics effects? We'll guide you through the essential features and settings
Ever wondered how a microphone really works?
If microphone terminology confuses more than it helps, this guide will illuminate the microphone basics
How to stress test a laptop for music production in any DAW - and why every producer should do it
Get the most out of your machine and find out how far your laptop can really take your recordings
Never miss a MusicRadar thing: Google has made it easier to keep us in your feed
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Why imposing hard limitations could be the secret to finishing more music
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5 creative ways to use distortion in Ableton Live: From punchier drums to dub techno delays
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How to think like a human drummer when building software beats
Ditch the repetitive loops and unlock more dynamic rhythms
10 tips for recording perfect drums
Essential information for anyone who wants to capture a kit
Latest Reviews
“You’ll smile broadly at the ease with which you can land on astonishing results”: Native Instruments Absynth 6 review
The trailblazing soft synth that we’d all but given up hope on has made a glorious comeback, but how does Absynth fit into a changed music production landscape?
"Like a good valve amp, it responds to your pick attack and guitar volume with proper character": Strymon Fairfax Class A Output Stage Drive pedal
The Californian pedal experts ditch digital in favour of a distinctive voiced all-analogue drive
“As much as a sterling job Arturia has done, there are some unfortunate casualties in the downsizing”: Arturia AstroLab 37 review
The AstroLab line has a new entry in its ranks. Can the baby of the group hold its own, or will it wilt under the seismic pressure of its otherworldly siblings
“A one-stop shop for almost everything a guitarist might need”: Universal Audio Paradise Guitar Studio review
Universal Audio curates a wide selection of its renowned amp models and effects to create a plugin that is a near-complete guitar studio
"Where this guitar truly shines is under the fingers of a blues or folk picker": Epiphone Blues King Studio review
Epiphone takes a swing at a regal pint-sized parlour, but unfortunately, there are some QC issues
"Its simplicity is a selling point": Funny Little Boxes Caught By The Fuzz review
A UK-built, two-knob fuzz for under a hundred bucks? We're listening...
“A solid upgrade, offering new features and streamlined controls”: Arturia KeyStep Mk2 review
A hardware sequencer can be a highly creative tool and this updated affordable option should have plenty to offer
"It isn’t just a collection of cool features; it’s a tool designed to make your recorded guitar sound better, right out of the box": Gretsch Limited Edition Abbey Road RS201 Studiomatic review
Gretsch packs the legendary studio magic of Abbey Road into a guitar that's also pleasantly playable, and competitively priced
