“In the late ’70s, I would write on guitar and we would track bass last. As a result, some of the note choices would define ...

Because higher action doesn't just affect how hard your guitar is to play. If your action is low it can highlight uneven frets that can cause the dreaded fret buzz, or even choked notes where the ...

We've all been there. Or worse still, you're playing, all is well, and then the mind goes blank. Here, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, ...

Trying to choose 15 songs from Quincy Jones' illustrious career in music is a steep challenge, but you can't go wrong with ...

For the Story Behind the Song, NSAI's Bart Herbison talks with British songwriter Tony Macaulay about his hit "Love Grows ...

Hoodoo Gurus frontman Dave Faulkner explains how their beloved 1984 debut, 'Stoneage Romeos,' started life as a rebellion against being meaningful.

Bratty yet mature, fun-loving yet vulnerable, clear-eyed yet dreamy, 'Sniff More Gritty' is an album that’s delightfully ...

One of the best surprises came in 2023 when Ville Valo released Neon Noir, his premier solo album containing the tracks from the EP Gothica Fennica Vol. 1 (2020) and more. Valo may stand as an icon of ...

To rock snobs, art-school students, and dads everywhere, the Velvet Underground are the cornerstone of rock and roll.

The collective’s first release, “The Notorious Memphis Rains,” came out last month, with Marz joined by Skid Row’s Scotti ...

For me it’s the best of the Police,” guitarist Andy Summers says. “There are a lot of other great tracks, but I’ve always ...