Will Groves
I'm lucky enough to be MusicRadar's Editor-in-chief while being, by some considerable distance, the least proficient musician on the editorial team. An undeniably ropey but occasionally enthusiastic drummer, I've worked on the world's greatest music making website in one capacity or another since its launch in 2007. I hope you enjoy the site - we do.
Latest articles by Will Groves

The speedy creation of Amy Winehouse's Back to Black - Mark Ronson: “Damn, I wish it did take longer, because I would have more memories”
By Will Groves published
Mark Ronson and more on the making of a classic track, in their own words

Wolfgang Van Halen reveals footage of him shredding EVH's Frankenstein for Eruption tribute
By Will Groves published
Watch Red-hot performance footage unearthed by Wolfgang 45 years after the release of Eruption

Call the Synthbulance!
By Will Groves published
Modular emergency responder rolls up to Knobcon 22

Take in the trash: check out some leading cymbal stacks, plus how to make your own
By Will Groves published
Stacks aren't just for Marshalls

Adding percussion colour to your drum kit - a practical guide
By Will Groves published
What are your options, beyond the basics?

Nevermind: Nirvana wins case over iconic cover image
By Will Groves published
Lawsuit is ‘untimely’, rules US federal judge

Line 6's Spider V modelling amp range revealed
By Will Groves last updated
200+ effects, amps and cabs at your fingertips

Music's energy crisis: the massive bills that could finally kill your local live venue
By Will Groves last updated
300%+ energy costs could finally put the lights out at many clubs and bars, industry bodies claim

Toolroom Infinite: Can this one knob wonder really do it all?
By Will Groves published
Video Check out this quick and easy build-up and breakdown creator in action

Nina, that synth with the motorised knobs, is finally heading your way - almost
By Will Groves published
Melbourne Instruments' 12-voice analog synth available for pre-order

Is this Sweetwater's Reverb and eBay beater?
By Will Groves last updated
Retail giant launches US Gear Exchange second-hand marketplace and It includes the option for zero seller fees

Rave from the grave: Crypto devs host illegal party in Paris Catacombs
By Will Groves last updated
Dead good event shrouded in secrecy - until now

Steve Vai reveals the pedals he couldn't live without, zombie apocalypse or no zombie apocalypse
By Will Groves published
Join us in the maestro's home studio for an exclusive tour of his stompbox collection

Gigs with guns: Does festival cancellation hint at a dangerous future for performers and audiences at major US music events?
By Will Groves last updated
Music Midtown announcement linked to Georgia’s “Guns Everywhere” law

"Then we found the big, space alien glasses": Watch two restored Rolling Stones ‘68 Jumpin' Jack Flash promos
By Will Groves published
Video Now in scary hi-res 4K

Amplitube users: grab IK's Nu-Tron III automatic wah emulation for free in August
By Will Groves published
Classic keyboard sound-sweetener available for zilch to existing and new Amplitube 5 users

Drone alone: Thomann captures an internal fly-by of its German distro centre - and it's absolutely massive
By Will Groves last updated
Retail giant's logistics flex is well worth a watch

Snapchat launches Sounds Creator Fund, worth up to $100k per artist, per month
By Will Groves published
US-based Distrokid users will be eligible for invitation only grants

"If I can inspire one person, then it’s worth it": Guy Chambers launches the 'Sound of Confidence' song contest
By Will Groves published
Three winners, aged 16-25, will get to visit Robbie Williams and Mark Ronson collaborator's London studio

Mooer enters the audio interface fray with Steep I and II
By Will Groves last updated
Chinese firm sets its sights on increasingly competitive market

"I'm learning": Joni Mitchell on relearning to play guitar by watching online videos "to see where to put my fingers"
By Will Groves published
Star reveals all after rapturously received surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival

How Richard Nixon and Moog birthed the Chinese synth industry
By Will Groves last updated
And some of the - to us - weird and wonderful results

Win big with Thomann's #SummerMusicMadness contest
By Will Groves published
Video yourself playing in an 'unusual' place to win
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