Claire Davies
Latest articles by Claire Davies
Access All Areas: On the road with Slipknot
By Claire Davies last updated
Backstage with the Sonisphere 2011 headliners' techs
Access All Areas: On the road with U2
By Claire Davies last updated
Backstage with the Glastonbury headliners' techs
Access All Areas: On the road with The Vaccines
By Claire Davies last updated
Rising indie stars play Reading & Leeds this weekend
How to land your first festival gig #3: Reading & Leeds
By Claire Davies last updated
Find out how a festival line-up is put together here!
Access All Areas: On the road with Bombay Bicycle Club
By Claire Davies last updated
Behind the scenes with the indie stars' tech
Access All Areas: On the road with Bon Jovi
By Claire Davies last updated
Backstage with the stadium rockers' techs in pictures
Access All Areas: On the road with Children Of Bodom
By Claire Davies last updated
Behind the scenes secrets from the Finnish metal band's tech
Access All Areas: On the road with Buckcherry
By Claire Davies last updated
Xavier Muriel's drum tech reveals backstage secrets
Access All Areas: On the road With You Me At Six
By Claire Davies last updated
We hit the festival circuit with the pop punks' tour manager
Access All Areas: On the road with Funeral For A Friend
By Claire Davies last updated
Backstage with the Welsh rockers' drum tech
Welcome to DJ Expo 2013!
By Claire Davies last updated
MusicRadar is proud to present DJ Expo 2013, our two-day online DJ event produced in association with Beatport, the world's largest DJ and electronic community
Rock drumming: stamina, showmanship and set-up (part two)
By Claire Davies, Drum Expo 2013 last updated
In part two, we get up close and personal with each of our four rock drummers: Dean Butterworth, James Heatley, Glen Sobel and Jason Sutter
10 reasons why Jimmy DeGrasso is a drum legend
By Claire Davies, Drum Expo 2013 last updated
From Ozzy and Alice Cooper to Suicidal Tendencies and Wayne's World, Jimmy DeGrasso is a true drumming chameleon
Rock drumming: power, speed and glory (part 1)
By Claire Davies, Drum Expo 2013 last updated
In an exclusive two-part round table interview, Dean Butterworth, James Heatley, Glen Sobel and Jason Sutter discuss the power, sound and performance of rock drumming
Scott Matthews: songwriting tips from an Ivor Novello winner
By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2013 last updated
Plus Jimi Hendrix, acoustic guitar arrangements and more
Unplugged: the stars' favourite acoustic albums
By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2013 last updated
Guitarists choose their favourite acoustic moments
Walk Off The Earth: how to build a YouTube following
By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2013 last updated
Quick fire tips to boost your online presence
Singer-songwriter Top Trumps: legends
By Claire Davies, Lee Kiernan, Acoustic Expo 2013 last updated
In a playful game of Top Trumps, we rate and praise 15 of our favourite legendary singer-songwriters who wield an acoustic guitar.
Corey Taylor: the art (and curse) of songwriting
By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2013 last updated
Guitarists get chatty in a series of exclusive Acoustic Expo 2013 blogs
From folk to indie: bright lights on the acoustic scene
By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2013 last updated
The hottest picks from around the world
The great British folk movement
By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2013 last updated
Guitarists get chatty in a series of exclusive Acoustic Expo 2013 blogs
Will Varley's guide to busking
By Claire Davies, Acoustic Expo 2013 last updated
Folk singer songwriter and Dylan fan Will Varley has performed everything from festival campsite gigs to sold out theatres. Here he shares his tips for rocking the busking scene.
23 feelgood disco, dance and pop basslines
By Claire Davies, Bass Expo 2014 last updated
Classic offerings from the bass players behind Chic, Donna Summer, Kylie Minogue and others
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