"You don't have to pretend you're cool": producer Andrew Watt on working with rock's biggest names
The 38-year-old is no household name, but he's won the trust of some of the world's most iconic musicians
Artists
"You don't have to pretend you're cool": producer Andrew Watt on working with rock's biggest names
The 38-year-old is no household name, but he's won the trust of some of the world's most iconic musicians
Kim Gordon and Fender reinvent the Jazzmaster with a Seymour Duncan twist
With a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker at the bridge, an Alnico V single-coil at the neck, this is a super-versatile take on the model
“Our present drummer is atrocious!”: Brian Jones’s 1962 letter to Charlie Watts to be sold at auction
Jones boasted that his band was starting to develop "a very tightly-knit sound”
“This is a song for all the sane people on both shores”: Has Bryan Adams just released the best protest song of 2026?
It’s from his upcoming Canadian concept album
Newly unearthed video shows Amy Winehouse playing acoustic guitar as she demos songs for Back to Black
“While I'm not even probably an adequate guitarist, I'm still always a distinctive guitarist,” she once said
James Walbourne shares the thrill of reimagining Chuck Berry's greatest songs
On new album, Promised Land, His Lordship tackle some of rock ’n’ roll’s foundational blueprints, presenting a new spin on the hallowed work of Chuck Berry
Dave Grohl on how the Foo Fighters poached Taylor Hawkins from Alanis Morissette
"I thank God for Alanis Morissette because she put that amazing band together and really brought Taylor up in the world," says Grohl
Music Tech
"You don't have to pretend you're cool": producer Andrew Watt on working with rock's biggest names
The 38-year-old is no household name, but he's won the trust of some of the world's most iconic musicians
Best Christmas gifts for piano players 2026: the ultimate festive gift guide for pianists, covering all budgets
Treat the piano player in your life this Christmas with our pick of 15 must-have piano items, essential accessories and clever gadgets for every budget
Behringer Kick is a sampler with vibe-coded firmware at its core: Is this really the future we want?
Kick – which is only in the development phase – is the latest hardware product to embrace an open-source approach. Is this the way all music gear is heading?
Akai kicks back? Sample Key teaser lands a day after Behringer's open-source Kick
A 25-key counterpart to the MPC Sample, Sample Key's mod-friendly firmware lets users reimagine what the instrument does
Best laptop for music production 2026: Expert-tested mobile workstations for music-making
We stress-test the latest Mac and Windows laptops with high-track DAW projects to find the ultimate portable production hubs
Apple goes all in on AI with Logic Pro 13, introducing an intelligent assistant that can control your DAW
The update also brings six-part drum separation and a redesigned Browser with AI search and Splice integration
“A versatile, affordable wireless solution for beginners”: the t.bone free 300 HT 823 & PT 823 review
Straightforward wireless performance, flexible transmitter options, and impressive value for money. An accessible upgrade for musicians, Karaoke hosts, and public speakers on a budget
Moog’s new line of instrument amps aim to preserve the unique identity of synths, drum machines and more
Moog’s Model 112 and 210 amplifiers have been designed to preserve the distinctive qualities of electronic instruments, even at high volumes
Massive XL is here: Native Instruments supersizes its flagship soft synth with AI-powered preset generation, custom wavetables and much more
20 years after Massive, NI unveils an extra-large update that turns samples into patches – and there's a free version
Donner Music’s leaked handheld sampler is real - say hello to the battery-powered Sample Boy
Mysteriously appearing on Amazon over the summer, Donner Music has now confirmed that its 32-voice sampler is landing soon
Guitars
Kim Gordon and Fender reinvent the Jazzmaster with a Seymour Duncan twist
With a Seymour Duncan JB humbucker at the bridge, an Alnico V single-coil at the neck, this is a super-versatile take on the model
Boss's new Katana-25 is its most practice-friendly combo yet – and it's just $199
The Katana series comes for your bedroom with a feature-stacked digital combo that packs 60-plus Boss effects and six amps into a compact 1x8 package
Epiphone makes a huge play for metal players as the Prophecy Series returns with serious upgrades
Consider the Prophecy Series duly resurrected, upgraded and expanded, with a baritone Les Paul and a Floyd-equipped Victory in the lineup
"A powerhouse built for modern metalheads": Epiphone Prophecy Victory FR review
An '80s sleeper hit returns as a fully loaded modern shred machine with Fishman Fluence humbuckers and a Floyd Rose
Best Christmas gifts for musicians 2026: 21 affordable festive present ideas for music-makers (which they'll genuinely love)
Shopping for a drummer, guitarist, DJ, producer or content creator? Here’s some Christmas gift inspiration for the muso in your life - including last-minute ideas
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John 5 on the chances of Mötley Crüe making a new album
The guitarist admits “you never know” if or when Mötley Crüe do anything, but he tells MusicRadar that he is certain that they're having “ridiculous” fun on the road
Polyphia's radical guitar gospel according to Tim Henson and Scott LePage
Henson and LePage tell MusicRadar why Be Not Afraid will make you feel like a kid again – but it might freak you out
![Joe Bonamassa [left] wears a blue suit and polka-dotted shirt as he plays his green burst Strat onstage; Eric Clapton plays the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yisSBYgzFdgHvNqgrYpZWo-840-80.jpg.webp)
Guitar Lessons & Tutorials
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Confused by guitar tabs and notation? Use this complete guide to reading music for guitar
Learn to play acoustic and electric guitar in record time with our guide to easy-to-read notation
"Don't play scales just to get faster. Speed is a happy by-product of playing more accurately": Beginner Guitar Lessons - nailing scales
The A major pentatonic, A minor pentatonic and Mixolydian are great places to start and we'll show you how
"There isn't one correct answer": 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
What are the best online guitar lessons in 2026? I’m a professional guitar gear reviewer and these are my highest-rated lessons platforms
My expert pick of the best online guitar courses will supercharge your playing wherever you are, and whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
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
Guitar Tricks is our number one online tuition platform for guitar players
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
Latest Tuition
The MusicRadar recording rulebook
Whether you are new to home recording, or just want to improve your production skills, we've got some top recording mantras for you!
How to set up patch bay alongside your audio interface
Revolutionise your home studio's connectivity and signal paths with a patch bay – here's how
How to connect your audio interface to your computer – for both PC and Mac users
Our simple step-by-step guide to hooking up your audio interface to a laptop or computer
Starting to record at home? Grab these essentials to make life a lot easier
Getting into home recording has never been easier, but apart from a DAW and a mic, what else do you need to record successfully at home? Here’s a list of those value-added extras that you may need!
10 mic tips for recording drums, piano and other instruments in your DAW
Get the right mic in the right place!
How to play a piano with both hands
Here's the simple way to get your left and right hands making beautiful music together
It's time to finally learn music theory – Start here with our basic notation overview
Learning to actually read music can open up many avenues as a musician, and it isn't as difficult as it might look…
Here's everything you need to know about keyboard sizes but were afraid to ask
Looking for the perfect keyboard? Does size really matter? 88, 49, 32?… Here’s the full guide to navigating the keys-world
6 steps for perfectly capturing a real drum performance in your DAW
Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please). It's easier than you think
How to start recording pristine picked acoustic guitar in just three simple steps
You can create a great guitar track using just a single microphone and it's simpler than you think…
10 music theory tricks every producer and songwriter should know
Spruce up your chords and snazz up your scales with these simple but powerful techniques
How to use a mixing console
Faders, knobs, buttons, sliders and sockets explained: Here’s how to find your way around a modern mixing desk
The difference between distortion and saturation and how to effectively get a gnarly sound
Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics
How to use reverb to build impressive-sounding filters, reverses, risers and pads
Create your own reverb effects with our step-by-step tutorial
How to get Radiohead’s resonant National Anthem vocal effect in software
On Kid A, Radiohead went resonant with some severe vocal processing - although complex at the time, the incredible results can now be easily achieved in software
Build your own expressive talkbox with plugins
If you love the sound of the talkbox, but grapple with the practicality of the hardware, we have some top tips for recreating the classic sound with plugins
How to get recognisable pop sounds and effects using only Logic’s stock plugins
If you’ve got Logic, you’re already more than capable of recreating Skrillex’s manipulated reverb, Billie Eilish’s formant shifting and much more…
How to emulate one of Jon Hopkins' signature sonic techniques with plugins
We get creative with an effects chain inspired by Jon Hopkins, and a heavy dose of felt piano
Latest Reviews
“Ticks all the right boxes for budding drummers”: Roland TD-07DMK2 review
Get up and running in no time with Roland’s updated, user-friendly e-kit aimed at beginner to intermediate players
"A powerhouse built for modern metalheads": Epiphone Prophecy Victory FR review
An '80s sleeper hit returns as a fully loaded modern shred machine with Fishman Fluence humbuckers and a Floyd Rose
“A versatile, affordable wireless solution for beginners”: the t.bone free 300 HT 823 & PT 823 review
Straightforward wireless performance, flexible transmitter options, and impressive value for money. An accessible upgrade for musicians, Karaoke hosts, and public speakers on a budget
"It’s often said that limitations breed creativity – is there anything more limited than a one-button synth?": Cyma Forma RND review
A pocket-sized generative synthesizer, RND is a musical slot machine: unpredictable, sometimes frustrating, but capable of surprising you in ways that few other synths can. It's also, quite literally, just a button
“They’re as comfortable as they could ever be at this price point”: Sennheiser IE 100 Pro in-ear monitors review
These comfortable, analytical entry-level IEMs from Sennheiser are the epitome of value for money
“They deliver an experience that feels considerably more ambitious than the price might suggest”: M-Audio Forty Sixty review
M-Audio’s affordable studio monitors deliver impressive scale, power and plenty of value for your dollar
"One of my favourite synths just got a little bit better": Arturia MiniFreak 49 review
Arturia's hybrid poly gets upgraded with full-sized keys, a new touch matrix and improved control layout
“Pairing this with a fuzz pedal is full-on rainbow neon fun”: Electro-Harmonix Pico Shimmer Cosmic Reverb review
EHX’s latest tiny Pico pedal is an affordable Crazy Diamond of a pedal taking us straight back in time.
