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The Effects Loop Rachel Joins the Podcast and Checks Out Mid-EpisodeThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/stone-deaf-fx-rise-and-shine-pedal https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/dod-gunslinger-mosfet-distortion-pedal-reissue/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/hudson-electronics-releases-updated-broadcast-apII-ariel-posen-preamp-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/crazy-tube-circuits-hi-power https://www.musicradar.com/news/catalinbread-sinkhole-modulated-reverb https://www.musicradar.com/news/wampler-has-made-a-new-version-of-its-wonderful-tumnus-overdrive-pedal-so-is-this-germanium-version-better-or-just-different https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/kemper-profiler-player-stompbox-amp-modelling-over-100-fx/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/epiphone-joins-gibson-certified-vintage-lineup-to-celebrated-150th-annive...

2024-01-031h 00

The Effects Loop Name Dropping with Dave HillBIG SPECIAL THANKS TO DAVE HILL, buy his new book: https://www.amazon.com/Awesome-Game-Dave-Hill/dp/1637273576/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P7XXCSNNP7F4&keywords=dave+hill+the+awesome+game&qid=1695833264&sprefix=dave+hill+th%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1 https://www.davehillonline.com/ This week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-s...

2023-11-011h 16

The Effects Loop ”I Don’t Trust Fender” w/ the 40 Watt Podcast This week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/how-benson-used-a-chip-used-in-karaoke-machines-to-create-what-could-be-one-of-the-key-delay-pedals-in-a-vintage-year https://www.musicradar.com/news/walrus-updates-its-385-overdrive-pedal-with-a-gainier-mk-ii https://www.musicradar.com/news/eventides-new-riptide-pedal-combines-an-overdrive-with-a-uni-vibe-inspired-modulation https://www.musicradar.com/news/meris-aims-to-shake-up-the-ambient-reverb-pedal-market-with-its-mercuryx-modular-reverb-system https://www.musicradar.com/news/digitech-brings-back-the-sdrums-drum-machine-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/jackson-audio-hour-glass-dual-compressor-pedal https://www.guitarworld.com/news/ashdown-triple-shot-and-pro-di https://www.guitarworld.com/news/schecter-pt-ex-baritone https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-highway-series-acoustic-guitars http...

2023-10-182h 04

The Effects Loop Oooh Tapestries!!!This week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/khdk-electronics-gary-holt-mad-monarch-signature-preamp-drive-pedal-launched https://www.musicradar.com/news/tame-your-gain-with-the-ns-1x-the-first-new-boss-noise-suppressor-pedal-in-35-years https://www.musicradar.com/news/source-audio-vertigo-vs-roger-miller-mission-of- https://www.musicradar.com/news/wren-and-cuff-eye-see-eye-see-78 https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/josh-scott-banned-from-owning-new-poison-noises-pedal-not-for-josh/ https://www.guitarworld.com/news/meet-the-nux-trident-a-next-level-guitar-processor-thats-portable-powerful-and-chock-full-of-modern-and-classic-tones https://www.musicradar.com/news/wampler-reissues-tweed-57-black-65-drive-pedals https://www.musicradar.com/news/keeley...

2023-09-2758 min

The Effects Loop Lunch BreakThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.gearnews.com/way-huge-stone-burner-sub-atomic-fuzz-hot-fuzz/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/jim-dunlop-akira-takasaki-at95-cry-baby-fuzz-wah https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mxr-dookie-drive-2023-billie-joe-armstrong-green-day https://www.gearnews.com/harley-benton-cst-24-range-adds-new-colours-and-left-handed-options/ https://www.gearnews.com/the-cure-bassist-simon-gallup-gets-three-new-schecter-models/ https://www.gearnews.com/fender-limited-edition-mike-kerr-jaguar-bass-orange-and-gold/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/sbc-guitars-thrace-II-hybrid-scale-baritone-guitar https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/guild-new-standard-series-acoustic-d50-revival/ https://www.guit...

2023-08-2344 min

The Effects Loop 6 Months of Easter EggsThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/echo-fix-ef-p2-spring-reverb https://www.musicradar.com/news/tc-electronic-already-has-three-more-ampworx-preamp-pedals-ready-and-theyre-based-on-the-jcm800-5150-and-dual-rectifier https://www.musicradar.com/news/electro-harmonixs-tiny-pico-platform-might-be-the-perfect-excuse-to-add-a-compressor-to-your-pedalboard https://www.musicradar.com/news/sonicake-releases-new-affordable-guitar-multi-effects-pedal-matribox-ii https://www.musicradar.com/news/origin-effects-halcyon-gold-overdrive-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/earthquakerdevices-ledges-tri-dimensional-reverberation-machine https://www.musicradar.com/news/jhs-pedals-resurrects-ross-electronics-five-new-pedals https://www.guitarworld.com/news/g-l-c...

2023-08-161h 03

The Effects Loop Salty Scott and the Deck ScrubbersThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/khdk-electronics-zacky-vengeance-avenged-sevenfold-night-of-the-living-shred https://www.musicradar.com/news/is-milkmans-the-amp-stereo-the-analogue-pedal-platform-youve-been-waiting-for https://www.musicradar.com/news/ehx-pico-pog-polyphonic-octave-generator-micro-pedal https://www.guitarworld.com/news/nardwuar-boygenius-guitar-pedal https://www.chasebliss.com/reverse-mode-c https://www.guitarworld.com/news/knaggs-tyler-tomlinson-keya-j-tt https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-tom-delonge-signature-stratocaster-official-release https://www.guitarworld.com/news/squier-sonic-limited-edition-finishes https://www.guitarwor...

2023-08-0251 min

The Effects Loop Scott’s on Pain KillersThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/strymon-brig-bucket-brigade-delay-pedal/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/electro-harmonix-new-andy-summers-walking-on-the-moon-flanger-pedal/ https://fuzzrociouspedals.com/?product=tyrannochorus https://www.musicradar.com/news/boss-reveals-its-first-new-guitar-synth-pedal-system-in-over-a-decade-the-gm-800-and-gk-series https://www.musicradar.com/news/walrus-audio-sloer-reverb-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/funny-little-boxes-unveils-the-limited-edition-pedal-its-taking-to-the-brighton-guitar-show-inspired-by-the-levellers https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/manson-guitars-limited-matt-bellamy-mb-1-blanta/ https://guitar.com/news/tom-delonge-tiny-signature-strat/ https://www.musicr...

2023-07-2659 min

The Effects Loop Diaz: We dont(sic) need a titleThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.gearnews.com/boss-me-90-premium-sounds-from-compact-stomp-box/ https://www.gearnews.com/thorpy-fx-er-2-uni-vibe-hendrix-on-steroids/ https://www.gearnews.com/cornerstone-colosseum-blues-breaker-and-klon-dual-overdrive/ https://www.gearnews.com/tc-electronic-ampworx-vintage-series-classic-60s-amp-in-a-pedal/ https://www.gearnews.com/review-warm-odd-box-the-ocd-style-distortion-that-brings-the-dirt/ https://www.gearnews.com/review-warm-audio-mutation-phasor-ii-the-groovy-70s-phaser-returns/ https://oldbloodnoise.com/pedals/alternative-colorways?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=64a844197944b77d0a89a947&ss_ema...

2023-07-121h 03

The Effects Loop What Makes a Perfect Album?This week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/revv-designed-its-new-chatbreaker-pedal-with-ai-via https://guitar.com/news/boss-dm-101/ https://www.guitarworld.com/news/hotone-ampero-mini https://www.musicradar.com/news/its-official-prs-myles-kennedy-signature-t-style-and-nf-53-guitars-announced https://www.musicradar.com/news/whats-this-a-gibson-custom-shop-richie-faulkner-flying-v-custom-in-pelham-blue-unveiled-by-the-judas-priest-guitarist-himself https://www.musicradar.com/news/jackson-custom-shop-diablo-iv-kelly https://www.musicradar.com/news/tosin-abasi-animals-as-leaders-bad-cat-amps https://www.guitarworld.com/news/dynamo-amplification-gt-bass-amp https://guitar.com...

2023-06-281h 13

The Effects Loop Diaz adjusts his knob (opinion)This week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/keeley-electronics-andy-timmons-super-at-mod-drive-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/catalinbread-tremolo8 https://www.musicradar.com/news/electro-harmonix-goes-unashamedly-metal-with-its-new-hell-melter-distortion-pedal https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/harmony-us-made-acoustics/ https://guitar.com/news/music-news/ed-sheeran-selling-lowden-signature-guitars-amazon/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-launches-steve-lacy-people-pleaser-stratocaster/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/behringer-jt4000-synth-price-production https://www.musicradar.com/news/molli-labs-mollilooper Che...

2023-05-1741 min

The Effects Loop Scott and Phillip Try a Speed Round, FailThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com It’s also brought to you by Electromotive Sound Company, check out their awesome pedals: https://www.electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/keeley-electronics-compressor-mini-no420-custom-shop-edition https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/namm-2023-nux-affordable-pedals/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/boss-gigcaster-all-in-one-audio-mixers-musicians-streamers/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/heather-brown-electronicals-spirit-in-the-sky-fuzz-tremolo/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/1981-inventions-second-pedal-the-lvl-overdrive/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/epiphone-jim-james-es-335-my-morning-jacket https://www.musicradar.com/news/seymour-duncan-slash-v2-signature-humbuckers https://guitar.com/news/gear...

2023-04-271h 13

The Effects Loop NAMM Came EarlyThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/earthquaker-devices-aurelius-tri-chorus https://www.musicradar.com/news/blackstar-amped-3-guitar-amp-pedal https://www.guitarworld.com/news/stone-deaf-black-edition-fig-fumb-warp-drive-kliptonite-pedals https://www.guitarworld.com/news/aviate-audio-multiverse-pedal https://www.guitarworld.com/news/old-blood-noise-endeavors-bl-82-chorus-variable-clock-effector https://www.guitarworld.com/news/solidgoldfx-beta-v-bass-preamp https://www.simplifieramp.com/ https://www.guitarworld.com/news/strandberg-resq-d https://www.guitarworld.com/news/vola-oz-7t https://www.guitarworld.com/news/dangelico-mark-whitfield-excel-ss-soho https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-fender-squier-bullet-guitar-and-bass-range-is-now-the-sonic-series-and-theres-new-models-specs-and-finishes https://www.musicradar.com/news/it...

2023-04-1254 min

The Effects Loop The Episode Where Diaz CAN Be Self AwareThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/great-eastern-fx-focus-fuzz https://www.musicradar.com/news/walrus-audio-fable-granular-soundscape-generator https://www.guitarworld.com/news/epiphone-1958-korina-explorer-flying-v https://www.musicradar.com/news/esp-ltd-kirk-hammett-kh-v-metallica-signature-guitar https://www.guitarworld.com/news/chapman-danish-pete-dpt-preview https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-wrangler-guitar-case-collaboration https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mooer-gtrs-s900-guitar https://www.guitarworld.com/news/harley-benton-max-fusion https://www.musicradar.com/news/mesa-boogie-mark-vii-guitar-amps https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-troy-sanders-precision-bass https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-adam-clayton-acb50-signature-bass-amp-u2 https://www.gu...

2023-03-081h 17

The Effects Loop Diaz: I don’t mind a smooth knobThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/harmony-acquisition-stella-guitars-brands-back-together/ https://jackson.audio/collections/pedals/products/new-wave https://www.guitarworld.com/news/903-effects-triple-metal-zone https://www.musicradar.com/news/marshall-blues-breaker-vintage-reissue-demo-overdrive https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/ik-multimedia-amplitube-tonex-pedal/ https://www.morningstar.io/mc6-pro https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/epiphone-adam-jones-art-collection-frazetta-the-berserker/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/charvel-spring-2023-pro-mod https://www.musicradar.com/news/gretsch-spring-2023-140th-double-platinum-streamliner-rally-jet-p90-new-guitars https://www.musicradar.com/news/jackson-x-series-mij-2023 https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-cu...

2023-02-2253 min

The Effects Loop Getting into Diaz’s Shortshis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/solidgoldfx-buys-diamond-pedals-to-keep-the-brand-going/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/zoom-g2-four-g2x-multi-fx https://www.musicradar.com/news/khdk-nergal-behemoth-lcfr-the-second-coming-overdrive-boost-pedal https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-japans-launch-new-elemental-series-high-performance-affordable-price/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/amplitube-tonex-app-for-iphone-and-ipad-offers-up-to-30-free-tone-models https://www.musicradar.com/news/axxent-ms-100-cigarette-lighter https://www.musicradar.com/news/baby-audio-free-plugin-pitch-drift https://www.musicradar.com/news/reason-12-point-5-vst-plugin-support Check out our: Threadless: Patreon: Youtube: Facebook Group: Instagram: Email us: All at www.theeffec...

2022-12-2145 min

The Effects Loop Business Plan/Business ExecutionThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://www.gearnews.com/prs-se-dgt-is-potentially-on-the-cards-according-to-dave-grissom/ https://www.gearnews.com/jackson-rob-cavestany-death-angel-and-more-announced/ https://www.gearnews.com/roland-jc-120-jazz-chorus-50th-anniversary-limited-edition/ https://www.gearnews.com/fender-japan-hybrid-ii-telecaster-strat-traditional-jazzmaster/ https://www.gearnews.com/crazy-tube-circuits-unobtanium-dumble-klon/ https://www.gearnews.com/harley-benton-te-53kr-tribute-series-a-rock-n-roll-t-style/ https://www.gearnews.com/epiphone-adam-jones-veil-of-bees-silverburst-les-paul-custom/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/jhs-pedals-germanium-boost https://www.mythospedals.com/cestus https://www.musicradar.com/news/mxr-third-man-hardware-jack-white-double-down https://guitar.com/news/tom-delonge-new-fender-starcaster-blink-182-guitar-everything-we-know/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/busyui-new-double-neck-guitars-unlike-other-models/ https://www.musicradar.com/n...

2022-12-141h 08

The Effects Loop Scott Was RightThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/earthquaker-devices-sunn-o-life-pedal-volume-three-here-to-stay/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/morley-afx-1-analogue-multi-effects-pedal/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/khdk-have-unveiled-halloween-themed-annihilator-ii-octaver-that-glows-in-the-dark/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/boss-slicer-pedal-sl-2/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/soldano-slo-pedal https://fuzzrociouspedals.com/?product=secret-c-perfect-pitch-black https://www.musicradar.com/news/line6-helix-hx-firmware-update-3.50 https://www.musicradar.com/news/vox-bobcat-guitars https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-releases-five-string-mononeon-signature-jazz-bass/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/motu-expands-m-series-m6 Check out our: Threadless: Patreon: Youtube: ...

2022-11-0955 min

The Effects Loop Maybe this should be available ”nowhere only”This week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: http://yellowcakepedals.bigcartel.com/product/foom https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/chase-bliss-exp-roller-expression/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/warm-audio-true-to-original-overdrive-recreations-centavo-warmdrive/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/solar-guitars-chug-high-gain-preamp-pedal https://www.guitarworld.com/news/origin-effects-10th-anniversary-pedals https://www.guitarworld.com/news/coppersound-renegade-gravity-bomb https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/gibson-dave-mustaine-flying-v-exp-limited-edition/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-japan-unveils-limited-run-of-art-canvas-esquires/ https://www.guitarworld.com/news/g-and-l-asat-classic-thinline https://www.guitarworld.com/news/aguilar-debuts-storm-king-drive-pedal https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mooer-w-series-headless-guitars https://www.musicradar.com...

2022-11-0259 min

The Effects Loop Who is this for?!? This week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/jhs-madison-cunningham-artificial-blonde-vibrato/ https://www.believableaudio.com/collections/29-pedals/products/29-pedals-flwr-fuzz-and-distortion https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/strymon-big-sky-reverb-plugin/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/positive-grid-launches-omnyss-amp-effects-collection/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/danelectro-baritone-longhorn https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-mod-shop-gives-uk-europe-customers-custom-shop-personalisation/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/friedman-amps-pink-taco-little-sister https://www.musicradar.com/news/avid-mbox-studio-pro-tools-audio-interface https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton-fusion-III-T-new-finishes- Check out our: Threadless: Patreon: Youtube: Facebook Group: Instagram: Email us: All at www.theeffectsloop.com Theme Music "We Ar...

2022-10-261h 11

The Effects Loop He’s a 10, but he hosts a guitar podcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://www.cornerstonemusicgear.com/product/aquarium/ https://www.guitarworld.com/news/caroline-guitar-company-crom https://www.guitarworld.com/news/one-control-lx-tuner-with-buffer https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mythos-rj-ronquillo-susmaryosep-v2 https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/cordoba-stage-electro-acoustic-nylon-fishman-pickup-preamp/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/mesa-boogie-announces-new-california-tweed-6v6-220-line-amplifier/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fenders-limited-edition-pro-junior-iv-se-amp-clean-mean-tones-affordable/ https://www.guitarworld.com/news/gibson-chicago-music-exchange-murphy-lab-shell-pink-SG https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton-r-446-affordable-high-gain-shred-guitar https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-reveals-new-look-california-coast-series-ukuleles https://www.musicradar.com/news/cort-powers-up-with-the-kx307-multi-sca...

2022-07-201h 12

The Effects Loop Floydy BoisThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/jim-root-charvel-signature-guitar-slipknot https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/epiphone-trivium-matt-heafy-les-paul-custom-origins-collection-fishman-fluence-six-string-seven-string/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/dangelico-unveils-the-all-new-excel-dc-xt-and-ss-xt-semi-hollow-electrics https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/schecter-introduces-half-electric-half-acoustic-semi-hollow-models-c1-ea-classic/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/gibson-limited-edition-dave-mustaine-flying-v-exp-rust-in-peace-signature-model-megadeth/ Guitar.comnews/adam-jones-epiphone-silverburst-les-paul-custom-confirmed/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/charvel-new-pro-mod-so-cal-san-dimas-frank-bello-marco-sfogli https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/a-malcolm-young-signature-model-and-a-200-parlor-guitar-gretsch-unveils-more-new-guitars-for-2022/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-expands-acoustasonic-range-new-all-mahogany-models/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/epiphone-bb-king-cherry-bone-white-limited-edition https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton-fusion-III-hsh-hh-updates https://www.andertons.co.uk/guitar-d...

2022-07-0638 min

The Effects Loop They is making a new pedalThis week’s episode is brought to you by listeners like you, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/theeeffectsloop.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/namm-2022-wampler-announce-release-of-powerhouse-multi-delay-the-metaverse/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/chase-bliss-cooper-fx-generation-loss-mkii-vhs-duplicator-tone-degradation/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/keeley-electronics-unveils-halo-andy-timmons-signature-dual-echo-effects-pedal-for-crisp-classic-rock-tones/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/hear-beetronics-new-pedal-zzombee/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/thorpyfx-scarlet-tunic-pedal-selmer-treble-n-bass-50-syd-barrett/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/mayfly-audio-systems-releases-the-my-evil-twin-a-delay-pedal-with-a-twist https://www.musicradar.com/news/pigtronix-fuzz-eater-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/electro-harmonix-adds-the-string9-string-ensemble-to-their-celebrated-9-series-guitar-effects-range https://www.strymon.net/product-category/effects-pedals/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/mesa-boogie-unveils-their-smallest-bass-amp-yet-the-subway-d-350/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-pro-junior-iv-se-guitar-amp https...

2022-06-2959 min

2022-05-181h 06

CatPick Fridays Guitar Podcast Line6 DL4 MK II Leaked, Tube Shortage, Best Delay Pedals 2022, Line6 MetallurgyIn this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the Line6 DL4 MK II Leak, Neural DSP Tone King Imperial MKII Plugin, Line6 Metallurgy Collection, Nembiri Audio Facemun plugin, BOSS Katana Bass combos, John Mayer Owning Stevie Ray Vauhghan's Dumble, Tube shortage (and the cancellation of it), Fender Meteora Player Plus, Blackstar Jared James Nichols Mini Amp, Jeff Loomis Pro Series 7 String, ESP Nosferatu guitar, Mooer Prime P1 Pedal, SolidGoldFX Commodore Overdrive, Earthquaker Devices The Afterneath Reverb, check out MusicRadar's Best Delay Pedals 2020 list, react to your guitar submissions and check out a super cool video on a...

2022-03-182h 16

The Effects Loop Waiting on Line6 and the great tube shortageLinks to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/kma-machines-erects-the-pylon-atb-noise-gate-a-multi-function-always-on-pedal/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/caroline-guitar-company-fck-ptn-ukraine-relief/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/jhs-recreates-dod-overdrive-with-new-overdrive-preamp/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/thorpyfx-the-boneyard-fuzz-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/cmc-guitar-and-effects-triple-octave-manipulator https://www.musicradar.com/news/silktone-fuzz-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/dean-guitars-thoroughbred-select-floyd-rose https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/mooers-colourful-gtrs-ptnr-are-five-watt-mini-amps-that-promise-seven-hours-of-playtime/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/positive-grid-launches-the-spark-mini-a-scaled-down-battery-powered-version-of-the-spark/ Check out our: Threadless: Patreon: Youtube: Facebook Group: Instagram: Email us: All at www.theeffectsloop.com Theme Music "We Are Strong" by Marcus Gullen: https://marcusgullen.com/

2022-03-021h 03

The Effects Loop Please Don’t Boil Your PedalsA special thanks to our Patreons who make this episode possible, to help support this show go to https://www.patreon.com/TheEffectsLoop Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/boss-re-2-space-echo https://www.musicradar.com/news/nux-ndd7-tape-echo https://www.musicradar.com/news/origin-effects-bassrig-pedals https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/tc-electronic-launches-the-impulse-ir-loader-a-compact-cab-sim-pedal/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/tunatone-instruments-heidemann-guitars-team-proprietary-palm-based-vibrato/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/zoom-f3-portable-field-recorder https://www.musicradar.com/news/love-hulten-te-lab-semi-modular-teenage-engineering https://www.musicradar.com/news/ddrum-announces-pantera-Vinnie-Paul-signature-drum-triggers Check out our: Threadless: Patreon: Youtube: Facebook Group: Instagram: Email us: All at www.theeffect...

2022-02-231h 05

The Effects Loop Forgot about DiazLinks to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/big-ear-pedals-slice-of-pie-pizza-fuzz/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/old-blood-noise-endeavors-excess2 https://www.musicradar.com/news/aion-fx-diy-fuzz-pedals https://www.musicradar.com/news/darkglass-electronics-exponent500-bass-amplifier https://www.musicradar.com/news/prs-silver-sky-guitar-superbowl https://www.musicradar.com/news/new-roli-seaboard-mpe-controller-teaser Check out our: Threadless: Patreon: Youtube: Facebook Group: Instagram: Email us: All at www.theeffectsloop.com Theme Music "We Are Strong" by Marcus Gullen: https://marcusgullen.com/

2022-02-1655 min

CatPick Fridays Guitar Podcast Helix & Quad Cortex Updates, Harley Benton G112A-FR, Gretsch 2022 Lineup - CatPick FridaysIn this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the updates to Line6 Helix units, Quad Cortex getting a looper via update, BOSS GT-1000 update, Headrush units update, Harley Benton G112A-FR cab for modellers, Line6 DL4 being discontinued, Kirk Hammet's upcoming EP, Yngwie Malmsteent talking about his influences, Gretsch 2022 lineup, Solar Guitar Blood Splatter guitars, Native Audio Rising Sun v2, TC Electronic Bucket Brigade, MusicRadar's Best Guitars for 2022 list, answer your questions and comments and check out another crazy video by Jim LIll. ►►Shop the gear mentioned in the episode here (affiliate): https://www.thomann.de/f...

2022-02-111h 41

CatPick Fridays Guitar Podcast Cory Wong Pedal, Top Budget Amps 2022 And Some Tonewood Stuff - CatPick FridaysIn this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the new Jackson Audio Cory Wong Dual OD The Optimist, Joan Jett Epiphone, Jam Pedals Seagull and Delay Lama mk3, Magnatone Starlite Amp, Bob Dylan selling his catalogue rights to Sony, Chapman ML3 Pro, dive into the Best Budget Amps Under $500 in 2022, answer some great questions and comments sumbitted by YOU and check out a great tonewood video by Jim Lill. Complete Rock And Metal Songwriting: https://bit.ly/3pEtnLv CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. ...

2022-01-281h 55

The Effects Loop So is it still NAMM or what?Check out this week’s sponsor, Electromotive Sound Company: https://electromotivesound.com/ Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/walrus-audio-revamps-the-slo-reverb-with-the-slotva/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/orange-introduces-the-guitar-butler-a-fully-featured-rig-in-a-box-preamp-pedal/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/spaceman-effects-explorer-phaser-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/source-audio-zio-analog-front-end-boost https://www.musicradar.com/news/mxr-poly-blue-blue-box-adds-control-modulation-octave-fuzz https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/gibson-revives-maestro-as-a-fully-fledged-pedal-brand-with-five-new-stompboxes/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/the-rest-of-prs-2022-lineup-is-here/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/vintages-icon-v65v-makes-having-a-distressed-offset-affordable-to-most/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-custom-shop-terry-kath-telecaster/ https://guitar.com/news/esp-guitars-launches-43-new-models-for-2022/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/solar-guitars-2022-lineup Check out our: Threadless: Patreon: Youtube: Facebook Group: Instagra...

2022-01-191h 17

CatPick Fridays Guitar Podcast Harley Benton DNAfx GIT Pro, Top 10 New Effects, Modellers & Premium Guitars - CatPick Fridays EP 40In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and Vlad discuss the Wampler Patheon Deluxe, Harley Benton DNAfx GiT Pro, the new TIM pedal by Paul Cochrane, dive into list of 10 best new guitar amp and modelling pedals, top 10 best new effects pedals and best premium electric guitars of 2021, check out Vlad's album pick and 5 amazing bass riffs by ABBA. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. CatPick Studios Merch (use the code 'PODCAST' for -20% off of any purchace): http://bit.ly/2PJQ9iQ Get 40% off of Get Songs...

2021-12-101h 50

The Effects Loop 2 Truths and a Lie, Harley Benton EditionCheck out this week’s sponsor, Big Ear Pedals: www.bigearpedals.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/earthquaker-devices-boris-launch-hizumitas-fuzz-sustainar/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/boss-launches-new-waza-craft-fuzz-pedal-fz-1w/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/dunlop-justin-chancellor-crybaby-wah https://www.matthewseffects.com/store/current-line/broker-duality-overdrive/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/gibson-officially-launches-v2-of-adam-jones-signature-les-paul/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/gibson-launches-signature-es-335-for-my-morning-jackets-jim-james-watch-the-psychedelic-animated-launch-video/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/esp-nfts-100-pyrograph/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/shubb-capo-paua-pearl https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/two-notes-audio-engineering-teams-up-with-laney-for-virtual-cabinet-collection/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton-ga250-power-attenuator https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton-gotoh-sc-dc-guitars-demo Check out our: Threadless: Patreon: Youtube: Face...

2021-11-0957 min

2021-10-131h 02

The Effects Loop Swedish House Furniture?Ian's back this week, we hit a lot of Fender news and some Ikea rumors Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/keeley-electronics-compressor-mini https://www.musicradar.com/news/boss-ir200-sy200-pedals https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-player-plus-series https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-expands-classic-vibe-series-squier-cv-late-50s-jazzmaster/ https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fender-japan-hama-okamoto-katana-bass https://www.guitarworld.com/news/emerald-guitars-virtuo https://www.guitarworld.com/news/synergy-diezel-herbert-preamp-module https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/orange-announces-orange-super-crush-100-solid-state-amp-tube-tones/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/swedish-house-mafia-ikea https://www.musicradar.com/news/line-6-is-offering-dollar500-of-recording-software-completely-free-when-you-purchase-a-helix-multi-effects-unit Check out our: Threadless: Patreon: Youtube: Facebook Group: Instagram: ...

2021-09-221h 06

CatPick Fridays Guitar Podcast John Mayer Isn't A Blues Player, Top 10 Amps In The World, Fender Tonemaster Super Reverb - CPF #24In this week's CatPick Fridays episode Rich and I talk about Vlad's new gear, the Fender Tonemaster Super Reverb, John Mayer's comments on not being a blues player, Joe Bonamassa's list of guitarists that blew him away and the top 10 amp list of amps voted by Musicradar readers. CatPick Fridays can be found both on YouTube and Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Get 25% off of Get Songs Done songwriting course by using the code ”PODCAST” at the checkout: https://www.catpickstudios.com/get-songs-done-offer Rich. Words. Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbNnXraM9oHWWBACNS07DMw

2021-08-131h 21

The Effects Loop Either put pants on or turn off your cameraThis week we have to play catch-up and we speedrun through the news. This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/way-huge-sto-super-terrific-overdrive-nobels-odr-1/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/suhr-discovery-analog-delay https://www.musicradar.com/news/crazy-tube-circuits-has-been-working-around-the-clock-to-bring-us-the-time-delay-pedal https://www.musicradar.com/news/catalinbread-skewer-dreamcoat-trebleboost-preamp-blackmore https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/fender-two-new-pedals-for-2021-duel-pugilist-dual-marine-layer/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/tc-electronic-june-60-v-2-version-two/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/gibson-adam-jones-silverburst-les-paul-standard ...

2021-07-141h 19

The Effects Loop Going long with Brian and IanThis week Brian from The Tone Jerks Podcast and Scott's buddy Ian join us to chat music, new gear, audiophiles, and more. This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://www.musicradar.com/news/walrus-audio-offers-a-spectrum-of-colourful-modulation-options-with-the-polychrome-analogue-flanger https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/old-blood-noise-endeavors-expression-ramper/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/squier-classic-vibe/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/mooer-gtrs/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-officially-launches-the-jason-isbell-custom-telecaster https://www.musicradar.com/news/ernie-ball-music-man-reveals-joe-dart-signature-bass-collection https://www.musicradar.com/news/prs-refreshes-its-archon-guitar-amp-as-a-50-watt-head-and-combo https://www.musicradar.com/news/behringer-takes-a-swing-at-mackies-big-knob-with-the-studio-m-controller https://www.musicra...

2021-05-191h 54

The Effects Loop Scott really shouldn't host episodesThis week Scott and Chris dive through a pile of news and chat about what we need to fix in our rigs. This week's episode is brought to you by Stringjoy! Sound better, play better! www.stringjoy.com Links to this week's news: https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/third-man-holeyboard/ https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mooer-launches-versatile-affordable-l6-mkii-pedal-controller-with-built-in-tuner https://www.simplifieramp.com/ https://guitar.com/news/gear-news/khdk-electronics-my-big-fat-rawk-penis-distortion/ https://www.musicradar.com/news/washburn-unveils-the-classy-and-affordable-deep-forest-acoustic-series https://www.musicradar.com/news/squiers-contemporary-series-gives-the-strat-tele-and-jaguar-a-high-performance-makeover-inspired-by-classic-mij-fender https://www.musicradar.com/news/fender-officially-releases-its-2021-silverface-updates-as-the-vibro-champ-and-pro-reverb-joins-the-68-custom-series https://www.musicradar.com/news/cort-antes-up-in-the-2021-state-of-the-art-metal-guitar-arms-race-with-the-multi-utilitarian-x700-mutility ...

2021-04-211h 04

The Effects Loop I'm Flipping Out MAN!!!This week Adam joins Scott and Diaz to talk about the latest gear controversy. Check out this week’s sponsor, Westminster Effects at: www.westminstereffects.com Links to this week's news: Dunable: https://dunable-de.com/ Epiphone 59 LP: https://www.epiphone.com/Guitar/EPIM55301/1959-Les-Paul-Standard/Aged-Dark-Burst Cry Baby Junior: https://www.musicradar.com/news/a-medium-wah-pedal-jim-dunlops-cry-baby-junior-is-between-full-and-mini-sizes Keeley Hydra: https://robertkeeley.com/product/hydra-stereo-reverb-tremolo/ Ableton 11: https://www.ableton.com/en/live/ Protools Carbon: https://www.musicradar.com/news/avids-pro-tools-or-carbon-audio-interface-promises-to-bring-dsp-powered-plugins-to-a-new-generation-of-music-creators This week in harley benton: https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton-gets-sleek-with-its-new-mb-4-and-mb-5-sbk-deluxe-series-basses https://www.musicradar.com/news/harley-benton...

2020-11-181h 46

The Effects Loop The Effects Loop Episode 35: Insane Clown People and StringsThis episode is brought to you by StringJoy! Check them out at: https://www.stringjoy.com/ Fender Jimmy Page Telecasters: https://www.musicradar.com/news/namm-2019-fender-set-to-recreate-jimmy-pages-iconic-telecaster-in-mirror-and-dragon-designs Ernie Ball 25th Anniversary LIII: https://www.musicradar.com/news/ernie-ball-music-man-celebrates-25-years-of-the-luke-with-25th-anniversary-liii Schecters 2019 guitar line-up: https://www.musicradar.com/news/namm-2019-burl-topped-reaper-models-lead-schecters-2019-guitar-line-up Mythos Positron Collider Fuzz: https://www.musicradar.com/news/mythos-announces-positron-collider-fuzz MD Effects Compactor Compressor: https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/28126-md-effects-releases-the-compactor Amptweaker Curvball EQ Boost: https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/28125-amptweaker-curveball-jr-eqboost Check out our: Threadless: https://www.threadless.com/discover/s/squaresquirrelstudios/design/the-effects-loop/ Youtube: https://www.youtub...

2018-11-071h 09

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with Stone Gossard - audioChad Smith first crossed paths with Stone Gossard in 1991. The Red Hot Chili Peppers were enjoying their first flush of real fame following the release of their breakthrough album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik, and needed a band for the first slot of a three-act bill that also included The Smashing Pumpkins, who had just their debut album, Gish.

2014-09-0301 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with Carlos Santana - part twoThe concluding part of the RHCP icon's backstage chat with the legendary Carlos Santana. Presented in partnership with Drum Channel

2013-10-0100 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with Carlos Santana - part onePart one of the RHCP icon's backstage chat with the legendary Carlos Santana. Presented in partnership with Drum Channel

2013-09-2700 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz - part twoRHCP drummer Chad's conversation with the Tom Tom Club and former Talking Heads rhythm section continues. Recorded over dinner in NYC.

2013-08-2800 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz - part oneChad sits down with iconic alt-rock rhythm section Tina and Chris to chat about memories of the Ramones and CBGBs, touring, family life... and male health advice.

2013-08-1400 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with The Avett Brothers (part 2)The concluding part of Chad Smith's conversation with The Avett Brothers backstage at Firefly Music Festival.

2013-07-1700 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with The Avett Brothers (part 1)Red Hot Chili Peppers drum icon Chad Smith chats with modern Americana superstars The Avett Brothers, backstage at Firefly Music Festival.

2013-07-0900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with Alex Lifeson (part 4)In this concluding part of Chad Smith's meeting with Rush’s Alex Lifeson the pair discuss record producers, sports and more.

2013-06-0400 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with Alex Lifeson (part 3)In part three of our In Conversation series, drum icon Chad Smith chats some more with Rush’s Alex Lifeson. In this podcast, the two artists discuss the history of their two bands and the state of modern rock.

2013-05-2800 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with Alex Lifeson (part 2)In the second edition of our In Conversation podcast series, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith continues his conversation with Rush legend Alex Lifeson. In this instalment, the pair chat about Alex’s experiences as an artist and a pilot, songwriting, former band mates and more.

2013-05-2000 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Chad Smith in conversation with Alex Lifeson (part 1)In this first edition of our new In Conversation podcast series, award winning Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith chats to legendary Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson. In this instalment, the two musicians talk about everything from gear to family histories, meeting their heroes and more over dinner at the Sunset Marquis, Hollywood.

2013-05-1300 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast First Look: Electro-Harmonix POG2 pedal profiled2005's Electro-Harmonix POG was a revolutionary octave pedal that found favour with players across the globe, not least a certain Mr Jack White. 2009 sees POG: The Sequel in the shape of the new POG2 stompbox. Taking all of the cool features of the original POG and cramming them into a smaller housing, the effects gurus at EHX have also taken the opportunity to enhance the algorithm and add a second sub-octave, an attack control and eight user presets amongst other upgrades. For more gear video and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2009-07-1500 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Michael Jackson's OrianthiAfter Michael Jackson's untimely death, the whole world got a glimpse of a striking, blonde guitarist sharing the stage with the King Of Pop during what would be his last rehearsal. In just a few seconds, music fans realized what Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton and Steve Vai, among others, already know: the the Australian-born guitar player called Orianthi is a first-class shredder. "Playing the guitar is my whole life," she says. "I can't imagine doing anything else." In this exclusive interview, Orianthi talks about working with Michael Jackson ("he was the best, and he made me feel like I could...

2009-07-1300 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: ZZ Top's Billy GibbonsSince 1969, "that little band from Texas," ZZ Top has cornered the market on down-and-dirty, boogie-woogie blues rock that makes you want to do all kinds of nasty, fun things. The unmistakable sound of Billy Gibbons' guitar has much to do with that, and he's still going strong. In fact, ZZ Top are about to enter the studio with maverick producer Rick Rubin and embark on what Gibbons calls "possibly our greatest chapter yet." The man Jimi Hendrix once called "America's greatest young guitar player" sat down with MusicRadar to discuss - what else? - guitars, guitars and more guitars! For...

2009-06-2900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Street Sweeper Social Club's Tom MorelloLast time MusicRadar checked in with Tom Morello, the former Rage Against The Machine/Audioslave guitarist has put his electric axe on ice and was channeling all of his, er, rage, with an acoustic. But with his new band Street Sweeper Social Club, a collaboration with The Coup's Boots Riley, Morello is plugged in once again and is back to making "crushing, face-melting guitar music.". And the world is a better place for it. In this exclusive MusicRadar interview, Morello talks about his return to rock, the on-again-off-again status of Rage, and what we can expect next from the explosive...

2009-06-1500 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Joe PerryIt hasn't been the easiest of years for Joe Perry and Aerosmith. The Boston-based band had planned on having a new album out by now, but medical malfunctions have been piling up faster than the guitarists impressive array of riffs. "It's very frustrating, but we'll get through it," the guitarist says, "and we're going to have our fiercest record since back I the day." Until then, Perry is looking forward to hitting the road for a summer tour with ZZ Top, which he discusses in this exclusive interview. "We're honored to be paired with them," he says. Fore more on...

2009-05-1900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Kings Of Leon's Matthew FollowillKings of Leon's Matthew Followill might be the only cousin in a band of brothers (Caleb, Nathan and Jared are the siblings), but as the group's forceful lead guitarist, he's staked his claim in the musical enterprise, and he knows it. "If I quit, they could probably find another guitar player and become a really boring band and then... you know...fail," he says before letting out a laugh. In this refreshingly candid interview, Matthew talks about his love of Gibson guitars, the phenomenal rise of Kings Of Leon and what lies ahead for the band. For more on Matthew...

2009-04-2400 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Kings Of Leon's Caleb FollowillCaleb Followill shakes his head in amazement at the fact that Kings Of Leon are becoming one of the world's biggest bands. But the guitarist and singer adds that this is all part of the plan. ""Who in their right mind forms a band with the goal of being totally average? That would just be foolish." On King Of Leon's latest album Only By The Night, they're nobody's fools. "We pushed ourselves to the limit," says Followill, "and succeeded rather well." In an absorbing interview, Caleb talks about the Kings' music and what fuels his lyrics: "wine and women." For...

2009-04-2400 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Chris CornellChris Cornell's new album is called Scream, but it's something he's doing very little of on his much-debated collaboration with producer Timbaland. "I fully expect a lot of people not to understand it," he says. But the former frontman for Soundgarden and Audioslave is undeterred. "I already did Black Hole Sun, I already did Rusty Cage - it's time to do other things." In this revealing interview, Cornell talks about his new album, but he also strolls down grunge memory lane and discusses his Seattle days with Soundgarden. For more on Chris Cornell and the best music news, reviews and...

2009-04-1400 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Mastodon's Brent Hinds"This album took my mind to cosmic places," says Mastodon guitarist and singer Brent Hinds of the band's newest magnum opus, Crack The Skye. And when you consider that Hinds says, "My mind's the most cosmic place I could ever visit," this gives you an indication of the expansive musical experience the Atlanta-based progressive metal band have created with Crack The Skye. In this colorful interview, Hinds discusses the band's unique approach to writing and recording. He even recalls a recent near-death experience that "made me a new person and let me tap into my ultimate creativity." For more on...

2009-04-0900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Chickenfoot"We already have the money, and we have enough fame," says Sammy Hagar. "This band is about being part of something great again - maybe something better than we've ever been in." Hagar's in good company in the oddly named supergroup Chickenfoot: guitar god Joe Satriani, fellow ex-van Halen friend Michael Anthony on bass and Red Hot Chili Pepper drummer Chad Smith round out this fearsome foursome. In this no-holds-barred, laugh-filled interview, the band members talk about their formation and how they plan to take on the world - again. For more on Chickenfoot and the best music news, reviews...

2009-03-3100 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Bryan Adams"My success still amazes me," says Bryan Adams - which, in itself, is amazing since the veritable hit machine has sold over 65 million albums worldwide during a nearly three-decade career. The writer of radio anthems most music fans know by heart claims to have "no formula. You just do the work. After that, it's all in the stars." In this exclusive interview, Adams talks about songwriting, guitars, along with his growing passions, such as photography and philanthropy. But he stresses that "music will always be my first and biggest love." For more on Bryan Adams and the best music news...

2009-03-2600 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: The Black Keys' Dan AuerbachAs the guitar-playing and singing half of the acclaimed Akron, Ohio blues-rock duo The Black Keys (which also includes drummer Pat Carney), Dan Auerbach strives to make music that is real. "That's the only stuff that lasts," he says matter-of-factly. The Black Keys have issued a string of widely - and wildly - praised, unruly albums (2008's Danger Mouse-produced Attack & Release was a commercial breakthrough) and now Auerbach has recorded a raw and moody solo album called Keep It Hid. Full of soul-shaking gospel, bone-rattling rock and psychedelic blues, it's the kind of record that'll have you up for days...

2009-03-0900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Mick FleetwoodFleetwood Mac have sold over 100 million albums, but don't ask drummer Mick Fleetwood for the formula to the band's amazing success. "The whole thing is a mystery to me," he says. The same holds true for his blues-based style of drumming. "I just respond to a vibe," he says, "a musical heartbeat." Plenty of hearts will be beating a lot faster this spring when Fleetwood Mac embark on a greatest hits tour - and when it comes to hits, they have almost nothing but. In this exclusive interview, Mick Fleetwood talks about playing with the mighty Mac. For more on...

2009-01-2900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Nirvana Manager Danny GoldbergDanny Goldberg was Led Zeppelin's publicist when the band ruled the world - and he was barely out of his teens. Later, after establishing himself as a top-flight artist manager, he helped usher in the alternative rock movement by guiding the all-too-brief career of Nirvana. In his new book, Bumping Into Geniuses, Goldberg recounts the incredible highs and crushing lows of his four decades in the music industry, and in this exclusive interview he shares many of those fascinating anecdotes. For more on Danny Goldberg and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2009-01-2100 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Red Hot Chili Peppers' John FruscianteRed Hot Chili Peppers' guitarist John Frusciante's music is strange, moody and unique - like Frusciante himself. He's issued numerous solo recordings during his tenure with the Peppers, and with the band on an indefinite hiatus, he's produced his most beguiling album yet, The Empyrean. Lovers of six string madness will revel in this collection, but it's filled with enough haunting tunes to lure any music aficionado. In this exclusive interview, Frusciante discusses his unorthodox approach to following his muse, and he hints that Chili Peppers fans shouldn't hold their breathe waiting for the next record. For more on John...

2009-01-0500 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Richie SamboraBon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora calls himself "the luckiest guy alive," but his incredible success - over 120 million albums sold worldwide - is the result of "wishing, wanting and working." Special emphasis on 'working,' as Sambora, in his 25-year partnership with Jon Bon Jovi, has never been afraid to get his hands dirty, whether it's wailing on his axe or writing songs that get stadium fists raised. In this exclusive interview, Sambora talks about Bon Jovi's record-breaking tour, the country-flavored album Lost Highway and what may lie ahead for the Jersey boys. For more on Richie Sambora and the...

2008-12-2200 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Snow Patrol's Gary LightbodySnow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody is enjoying his first Number 1 smash - only it's not by Snow Patrol. Instead, X Factor diva Leona Lewis has scored with Lightbody's song Run. "It's a beautiful thing," says the Northern Ireland-born singer and songwriter. And Snow Patrol aren't doing badly either: their last album, 2006's Eyes Open, was a multi-platinum winner, and their latest, A Hundred Million Suns, is off and running. In this exclusive interview, Lightbody talks about his approach to writing and his hopes for Snow Patrol to endure. For more on Gary Lightbody and the best music news, reviews and...

2008-12-1600 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Fall Out Boy's Joe TrohmanFall Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman is a serious metalhead, but he keeps his head-banging riffs in check on the band's latest and poppiest effort yet, Folie A Deux. "For me to insert Randy Rhoads licks into Fall Out Boy's music would sound crazy," he says. Even so, he adds grit and gusto to each track - even some dirty blues on the breakout hit I Don't Care. In this exclusive interview, Trohman talks about Fall Out Boy's rapidly changing musical landscape, the pressures of celebrity and how a lover of Slayer has sold millions in the world of emo...

2008-12-0100 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: The Flaming Lips' Wayne CoyneAs frontman and leader of The Flaming Lips, Wayne Coyne has cornered the market on unruly, hallucinogenic albums. His debut as a film director has yielded something no less trippy: Christmas On Mars. "It's a holiday movie, but one you can enjoy any time," says Coyne. "My main artistic goal is to alter one's senses, so if I can put you in the Christmas mood in August, then I've succeeded." In this exclusive interview, Coyne talks about the seven-year process of making Christmas On Mars and discusses plans for the next Flaming Lips album. For more on Wayne Coyne and...

2008-11-2500 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Michael AnthonyMichael Anthony calls himself "the ultimate rock 'n' roll sideman." But when you've spent over 25 years providing the thunderous bass and high-flying background vocals for Van Halen, does the word 'sideman' really apply? For reasons known only to Eddie Van Halen, Anthony was passed over for the band's recent reunion tour with singer David Lee Roth. Bummer, right? Yes, but Anthony's got a brand new 'supergroup' in Chickenfoot, which includes Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar and Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. A revealing interview with a man who's done it all. For more on Michael Anthony and the...

2008-11-1800 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: The Killers' Dave KeuningThe Las Vegas band The Killers burst onto the world scene in 2004 with Hot Fuss, a dazzle-razzle update of new wave and post-punk that sold in the millions and topped Top 10 lists everywhere. After releasing the Springsteen-esque Sam's Town in 2006, The Killers are back to their danceable, groove-filled ways on Day & Age, their finest album yet. In this extensive interview, guitarist Dave Keuning talks about his distinctive, understated style, and how it feels to be on the brink of superstardom. For more on Dave Keuning and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2008-11-1000 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Velvet Revolver's Duff McKaganDuff McKagan leads a dual life. By day he's a doting father to two girls who makes time to go to parent-teacher meetings. By night he's the hard-charging bassist for Velvet Revolver and the leader of his own band, Loaded. Oh, and he used to be in this little group called Guns N' Roses too. In a no-holds-barred interview, McKagan reminisces about his years in GN'R and how the band shattered around him, offers his thoughts on Axl Rose and Chinese Democracy, and talks about Velvet Revolver and their ongoing search for a new lead singer. For more on Duff...

2008-11-0300 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Joe BonamassaJoe Bonamassa has had the blues his whole life. Literally. By age seven, he was learning his first blues licks. By 12, he was sharing the stage alongside guitar greats such as Buddy Guy and Danny Gatton. A pro since his mid-teens, he's released a string of acclaimed albums including his latest, Live From Nowhere In Particular. In a smart and snappy interview, Bonamassa talks about how the blues has always been part of his soul, and why he feels it's important to teach young children the power of music. For more on Joe Bonamassa and the best music news, reviews...

2008-10-2400 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad SmithAs the musical muscle behind The Red Hot Chili Peppers, drummer Chad Smith's seismic funk-grooves have made hips shake the world over. A powerfully versatile player, he's lent his impeccable chops to artists like The Dixie Chicks, John Fogerty and scores of others, appearing on over 100 albums. The Peppers are currently on hiatus, but Smith isn't standing still - in a laugh-filled interview with MusicRadar, he talks about his new 'supergroup' with Sammy Hagar, guitarist Joe Satriani and bassist Michael Anthony. Their code name is Chickenfoot, but Smith promises something much better. For more Chad Smith and the best music...

2008-10-1600 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Yngwie MalmsteenEver since he stormed the music world in the mid-'80s with his intense "neo-classical" guitar style that combined the likes of violion virtuoso Paganini and Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore, Yngwie Malmsteen has continually upped the ante for guitar heroics. On his newest release, Perpetual Burn, the Swedish guitar monster teams with singer Ripper Owens for an overwhelming bonanza of operatic-tinged rock 'n' roll. In an exclusive MusicRadar interview, Malmsteen talks about his unorthodox playing style, why he'll never appear on a hip-hop album, and why Stratocasters are the best guitars in the world. For more Yngwie Malmsteen and the...

2008-10-0700 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Ted NugentThe Nuge. Terrible Ted. The Motor City Madman. Over the years, Ted Nugent has gone by many names, but whatever you call him, this Detroit rock legend lives by the credo that one must work hard and play even harder. With classics such as Wang Dang Sweet Poontang, Wango Tango and Cat Scratch Fever, Nugent could easily rest of his laurels. But as he recently said in an interview with MusicRadar, "I'm dancing better at 60 than I was in my 20s." A wide-ranging and often hilarious talk about music, sex, politics, hunting, and why they all mix. For more Ted...

2008-10-0100 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Sammy HagarThroughout his career, Sammy Hagar has been in his share of groups (Montrose, HSAS, Van Halen) and he's spent considerable time as a solo artist (his new album, Cosmic Universal Fashion, drops in November), but at the ripe age of 60 he's convinced that new supergroup Chickenfoot (with Chad Smith, Joe Satriani and Michael Anthony) will be his finest hour. Recently Hagar sat down with MusicRadar for a candid and free-wheelin' interview in which he talked about, among other things, Chickenfoot, what really went wrong with Van Halen, and his new album. For more Sammy Hagar and the best music news...

2008-09-2300 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: DragonForce's Herman LiHerman Li, one half of DragonForce's guitar hit-squad, never stops trying to better himself. The UK-based "extreme power metal" group have just released their fourth album, Ultra Beatdown, and during recording, Li and Sam Totman (also guitars) routinely clocked in 20 and 30 takes - sometimes more - trying to nail their solos. "We're trying to reach a level of playing that nobody has ever heard before," says Li. "That doesn't come easily." With a year-long DragonForce tour looming, Li sat down with MusicRadar to discuss Guitar Hero, the intricacies of recording, his brand-new Ibanez signature E-Gen 18 guitar, and why Fall Out...

2008-09-1600 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Joe Satriani UpdateJoe Satriani is a busy man. Despite already releasing a full studio album this year - Professor Satchifunkilus And The Musterion Of Rock - followed up by a gigantic tour, the legendary guitarist is already back in the studio with his new supergroup. Provisionally dubbed Chickenfoot, the band also features Sammy Hagar, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Satriani recently sat down for his second interview with MusicRadar this year. In addition to the band, he was eager to discuss his new 'Black Dog' guitar, Ibanez's faithful recreation of the axe he...

2008-09-0900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Oasis's Noel GallagherHaving recently kicked off what is to be mammoth 18-month world tour in support of new album Dig Out Your Soul, Noel Gallagher sat down for an exclusive conversation with MusicRadar and Guitar World magazine. Our podcast finds Gallagher holding forth in a gentlemanly mode - a far cry from his grandiose rants of yesteryear - with time taken out to reveal how he uses GarageBand for Oasis demos plus his thought on videogames (really). To read the entire interview, pick up the January 2009 issue of Guitar World. For more Oasis and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head...

2008-09-0200 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Rage Against The Machine's Tom MorelloAs guitarist for Rage Against the Machine (and the short-lived Audioslave) Tom Morello has created sounds with six strings that have turned heads, dazzled senses and shattered nerve endings. On a rare day off, Morello sat down with MusicRadar to discuss the new record and to examine his approach to guitar playing, both as a solo artist and a member of Rage. For more Tom Morello and RATM, as well as the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2008-08-2100 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: System Of A Down's Daron MalakianMalakian formed Scars On Broadway in 2006 with System drummer John Dolmayan, and their self-titled debut is one of the 2008's freshest surprises. Gone are the herky-jerk time changes and overt politics of System Of A Down; the new album is a hook-filled, straight-forward, song-oriented effort. Before hitting the road with Scars, Malakian sat down with MusicRadar to discuss the new album, the status of System Of A Down, and what makes his musical mind tick. For more Scars On Broadway and System Of A Down, as well as the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2008-08-1400 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Mastodon's Bill KelliherMastodon were so pleased with 2006's Blood Mountain that they didn't know if they were going to be able to top it. But Bill Kelliher is confident that their new album - as yet untitled but due 2009 - will do it. During a pre-show break, Kelliher checked in with MusicRadar to enthuse about the new record. "It'll mess you up completely. It's got balls, killer solos, the whole thing's insane. I don't know if the world is ready for it," says the guitarist. Listen the full interview here - but for more on Mastodon, as well as the best music...

2008-08-0800 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Paramore's Hayley WilliamsSince hooking up with guitarist and co-writer Zac Farro, things have happened quickly for Williams and her Paramore mates. Their major-label debut, Riot!, powered by the frenetic singles Misery Business, Crushcrushcrush and That's What You Get, went platinum in the US, gold in the UK, and in numerous music magazines the band was named "No. 1 Group To Watch". Williams took time out from Paramore's The Final Riot! 2008 Tour to talk to MusicRadar about her musical youth, forming Paramore, and her conflicts about "female-fronted" groups. For more interviews and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2008-07-2900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Extreme's Nuno BettencourtAs the guitarist in Extreme, the Boston-based hard rock band he's reformed after a 13-year break, Nuno Bettencourt became a guitar god in the late '80s and early '90s. Years later, as the first versions of new track Star began to surface, Bettencourt sat down with MusicRadar for an extensive interview. The ever-opinioned guitarist spoke effusively about the current state of music, the ongoing influence of Queen, getting the old gang back together - and he even answered some of MusicRadar's user's questions. For more Nuno Bettencourt and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www...

2008-07-1700 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Def Leppard's Vivian CampbellSeemingly impervious to changes in musical fashion, Def Leppard continue to thrive. Their latest release, Songs From The Sparkle Lounge, is their perkiest effort in years, and even finds the pop-metallurgists teamed with country boy Tim McGraw on the track Nine Lives. Before hitting the road with Lep for yet another summer tour bonanza, Campbell sat down with MusicRadar to discuss his role in the band, working the blues into pop and how he's dealt with big-headed lead singers (no, we don't mean Joe Elliot). For more Def Leppard and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www...

2008-07-0200 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Velvet Revolver's Matt SorumDuring the recent summer NAMM show, MusicRadar sat down with Matt Sorum - drummer with Velvet Revolver and formerly Guns N' Roses - in the crowded bar of his hotel to talk about the states of VR and GN'R, the rumor of his involvement with Oasis, and how he handles the vicissitudes of lead singers. The engaging and candid skin basher was happy to opine away. And when it came to Scott Weiland, he didn't hold back. For more Velvet Revolver and Guns N' Roses, as well as the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2008-06-2300 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Dream Theater's Mike PortnoyDrumming for possibly the biggest prog-metal band in the world isn't enough for Mike Portnoy. Furiously motivated, he's not just the Dream Theater drummer - he also co-produces their albums, writes lyrics, designs artwork and more. It's not all Theater, either; he plays in prog-rock supergroups such as Liquid Tension and Transatlantic, and if that too weren't enough, he's also in four insanely-happening tribute bands - including Beatles act Yellow Matter Custard. During a massive Dream Theater tour, Portnoy checked in with MusicRadar to discuss the band and his love of playing the music of his heroes. For more Dream...

2008-06-0900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: John 5Armed with his signature Fender Telecaster, a face full of greasepaint and a wholly individualistic approach to music and style, John 5 has become one of the world's most popular guitarists. His blend of turbo-charged pickin'-and-a-grinnin' meets gonzo goth metal has evolved into something of a cottage industry on solo albums such as Vertigo, The Devil Knows My Name and his newest release, Requiem. MusicRadar caught up with John 5 to talk about the new album, his early days as a guitarist and the thought process necessary for a being a genre skipper. For more John 5 including guest guitar lessons, as well...

2008-06-0200 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Death Cab For Cutie's Chris WallaWith the release 2005's Plans, Death Cab For Cutie transcended their status as darlings of the US indie scene and became a Grammy-nominated, mainstream concern. 2008 sees them release a darker, more guitar-heavy follow up in the shape of US #1 album Narrow Stairs. Amidst a whirlwind promotional tour, Death Cab guitarist and producer Chris Walla took the time out to talk to MusicRadar about the recording process behind Narrow Stairs - a process that saw him return to an all-analogue set-up with the band tracking most parts live in the studio. For more Death Cab For Cutie and the best music...

2008-05-1900 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Paul GilbertIn the years since he made a name for himself as a member of the speed-rock band Racer X, Paul Gilbert has become one of the world's most influential guitarists. A chameleon-like player, there seems to be little that he can't do - from arena rock to Beatles covers. We managed to grab Paul Gilbert for a lively, wide-ranging interview, and he even answered some of MusicRadar's user's questions. For more Paul Gilbert including guest lessons, as well as the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2008-05-1300 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Disturbed's Dan DoneganSince busting out a mega-sized hit with 2000's Down With The Sickness, the Chicago band Disturbed have been making good on their bid for worldwide metal supremacy. Central to this mission is guitarist Dan Donegan, whose Homeric riffs and sweeping solos never fail to elicit raised fists and devil horn hand signs. MusicRadar caught up with the earnest and affable guitarist for an extended interview that covered everything from his gear and influences to his practice regime and work ethic. For more Disturbed and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2008-04-3000 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Steve StevensWith a boatload of hairspray, a whole lot of attitude and more guitar licks than you can shake a studded fist at, Steve Stevens and singer Billy Idol attacked the cultural consciousness of the '80s with a string of heavy metal-charged punk-rock gems. Stevens went on to famously play the Top Gun soundtrack, lay down epic shred guitar on Michael Jackson's Dirty Diana, and form his own band: Steve Stevens and the Atomic Playboys. Stevens sat down for a friendly and relaxed interview with MusicRadar to discuss Billy Idol, Robert Palmer, Les Pauls and more. For more Steve Stevens...

2008-04-1500 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Joe SatrianiOn his 13th studio album, the wackily titled Professor Satchifunkilus And The Musterion Of Rock, Joe Satriani does something extraordinary. Actually, he does it repeatedly: amidst all the wham-bam guitar gonz and the 'hey-listen-to-this!' squeals and whoops that never fail to elicit head-shaking awe, he injects heaping doses of humanity into the action. Is this what it means to be a guitar hero in the 21st Century? It is if you're Joe Satriani. In this exclusive MusicRadar podcast, Satriani talks about his early days, the new album and the obstacles he faced in trying to outdo himself yet again...

2008-03-2700 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: The Donnas' Torry CastellanoSince forming in 1993 to perform for an eighth-grade lunchtime talent show, The Donnas and their kick-ass, let's-party brand of rock and roll have garnered rave critical reception and won over fans at all points on the globe. Through it all, the driving force behind The Donnas has been drummer Torry Castellano. MusicRadar caught up with her backstage before a recent Donnas show in New York City for an interview on everything from punk to tendonitis. For more of The Donnas and the best music news, reviews and tuition, head to www.musicradar.com.

2008-03-1100 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Billy SheehanBilly Sheehan is to the electric bass what Eddie Van Halen is to the electric guitar. Over the years, the Buffalo, New York-born virtuoso has changed the way people think about the four-stringed instrument. His use of chords, two-handed tapping, and controlled feedback has made him a superstar of a style that has become known as 'lead bass'. During a recent interview with MusicRadar, Sheehan recalled his early influences, spoke of the heady times playing Japan with Mr. Big and revealed that he once almost joined Van Halen. For more Billy Sheehan and the best music news, reviews and tuition...

2008-02-2600 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: Zakk WyldeIn 1987, a young and enthusiastic Zakk Wylde was rescued from cover band obscurity by his idol Ozzy Ozbourne, who chose the then-19-year-old to replace guitarist Jake E Lee (who himself had replaced the deceased Randy Rhoads). Over the next 20 years, Wylde would become not only Osbourne's guitarist, but like Rhoads, his musical partner and confidant. And with his own band, Black Label Society, he would establish himself as a strong singer and solo songwriter. MusicRadar recently caught up with Wylde for a characteristically entertaining (though - be warned - politically incorrect) interview. For more Zakk Wylde and the best...

2008-02-2600 min

The MusicRadar.com Podcast Interview: KT TunstallKT Tunstall's zippy pop-folk debut, 2004's Eye to the Telescope, showed that years of playing in Edinburgh bands (along with street performing) had sharpened her songwriting chops to the point of urgency. Singles such as Suddenly I See and Black Horse and the Cherry Tree suggested that Tunstall was an artist with kind of goods that last - and new album, Drastic Fantastic, proves this in spades. During a recent interview with MusicRadar, Tunstall discussed the new album, and explained why she feels relieved to have paid her dues before getting signed. For more KT Tunstall and the best music...

2008-02-0100 min