Matthew Parker
Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.
Latest articles by Matthew Parker

VIDEO: RGT Preliminary Grade Rock - Picking lesson (TG229)
By Matthew Parker last updated
How you target your pick is crucial

Me And My Guitar: Rob Stephens, Hawk Eyes
By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated
Guitarists we like on the gear that they love

The Creamery unveils Baby '71 Standard Wide Range pickups
By Matthew Parker last updated
Handmade in Manchester

In Pictures: Gibson Grabber 3 70s Tribute Bass
By Matthew Parker last updated
US firm's forgotten classic revived

Fender unveils new Machete and Super-Sonic heads
By Matthew Parker last updated
Two heads and two cabs on the way

Me And My Guitar: Barroné, Fearless Vampire Killers
By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated
On his blood-stained Washburn KC-LTD

In Pictures: Epiphone Limited Edition Black Royale Collection
By Matthew Parker last updated
All in rare Black Pearl finish

Vox announces AmPhones headphone-amp range
By Matthew Parker last updated
Integrated AmPlug allows direct guitar connection

Vox unveils British Racing Green AC amp finish
By Matthew Parker last updated
Limited edition covering revealed

Vox unveils StompLab multi-fx models
By Matthew Parker last updated
High-quality, compact build the aim

New Rolling Stones documentary, Crossfire Hurricane, due November
By Matthew Parker last updated
Career-spanning film on the way

Me And My Guitar: Mike Duce, Lower Than Atlantis
By Matthew Parker, Total Guitar last updated
The alt rocker on his custom-built First Act

Black Country Communion confirm new album, Afterglow
By Matthew Parker last updated
See the tracklist, artwork and trailer here

Peavey opens Hollywood showroom
By Matthew Parker last updated
Gear firm gets swish West Coast pad

Rotosound reissues iconic Vintage Fuzz pedal
By Matthew Parker last updated
Legendary stompbox returns

VIDEO: Flight Of The Conchords return for charity single
By Matthew Parker last updated
Bret and Jemaine team up with school kids

Get your memorabilia valued at the Antiques Rockshow!
By Matthew Parker last updated
Event returns to London this September

Get 50% off AmpliTube for iPhone and iPad
By Matthew Parker last updated
App on sale until 30 August

In Pictures: Fender American Vintage Series
By Matthew Parker last updated
Detailed shots galore

AlumiSonic shows off the Extreme Custom
By Matthew Parker last updated
More switches than a flight-deck

Jackson announces two new JS Series Kelly Bird basses
By Matthew Parker last updated
Affordable four-strings for metal lovers

TC Electronic releases metal-themed TonePrint pack
By Matthew Parker last updated
New presets from Mastodon and Anthrax

VIDEO: Electro-Harmonix wah tested to destruction
By Matthew Parker last updated
Will the pedal survive being run-over?
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