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23/10/2018
Paul Smith’s Songwriting Survival Kit
The singer from British indie rock group Maxïmo Park talks us through the items that he can’t possibly live without…
18/10/2018
McGoozer’s Songwriting Survival Kit
When this Scottish songwriter can’t find inspiration in his books and gear, he seeks it out on the open road…
22/09/2018
Emma King’s Songwriting Survival Kit
When it comes to her essential writing gear, this soulful artist from Hull has a secret weapon up her sleeves…
09/06/2018
Enhancia impresses at music start-up contest
Record number of future tech companies battled it out at Midemlab 2018, attempting to win over judges and attract investment…
21/05/2018
Fender celebrates 60 years of the Jazzmaster
The iconic guitar brand commemorates the anniversary with three new, limited edition models in 2018: the ’58, Triple and Classic…
11/05/2018
Orange Amplification invents the Teleport
Rather than the futuristic way to travel, it’s the vintage OMEC brand’s new audio interface for studio recording and gigging…
05/05/2018
IK Multimedia unleashes first analog synth
The Italian mobile music production specialists work with boutique manufacturer Soundmachines to create the UNO, their first hardware synthesizer keyboard…
03/05/2018
Gretchen Peters’ Songwriting Survival Kit
We find out the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee’s indispensable tools of her trade include coffee, naps and solitude…
05/04/2018
The Importance Of The Physical In The Digital Age
We invited the crowdfunding platform Qrates to explain how they are helping to power the future of music on vinyl…
30/03/2018
Frankie Cosmos’ Songwriting Survival Kit
New York indie-pop singer-songwriter, Greta Kline – aka Frankie Cosmos – talks through the items that she can’t do without…
26/03/2018
Harris Paseltiner of Darlingside’s Songwriting Survival Kit
Want to know what the Boston alt-rocker couldn’t write without, then look no further as he reveals their 10 essentials…
01/03/2018
Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
In celebration of World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads and also include several titles that you’ve suggested…
17/02/2018
Will ear training apps make you a better songwriter?
It seems some songwriters have forgotten their craft. But will this app improve your skills? The evidence might surprise you…
05/02/2018
Rebecca Nelson of Faeland’s Songwriting Survival Kit
Fuelled by a cup of cacao, one half of the Bristol group Faeland shares her crucial songwriting kit with us…
05/12/2017
RØDE produces first audio interface
The microphone brand has made its first foray into the making other music production hardware with the AI-1 studio kit…
27/11/2017
Mick Ralphs’ Les Paul gets the replica treatment
Original guitar played by the Bad Company and Mott The Hoople songwriter is replicated in detail by Gibson’s Custom Shop…
15/11/2017
Yamaha updates acoustic electric guitars
The APX600 and CPX600 models keep construction and electronics of their predecessors, but offer enhancements in looks, sound and playability…
06/11/2017
‘The Jacksons: Legacy’ by The Jacksons with Fred Bronson (Book)
With over 1000 pictures contained within, this coffee table book presents the Royal Family of Pop in all their glory…
04/10/2017
Roli reveals new Noise on the Block
The tech brand announces advancements to the Blocks range of modular controllers, including next-generation Lightpad Block and Noise 3.0 app…
11/09/2017
Tascam releases new USB interface
The US-1×2 promises to deliver pro-quality desktop recording for singer-songwriters, podcasters and small home studios with a Mac or PC…
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