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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. Is this the best affordable Les Paul you can buy? Before we get into it, let’s look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s specs. The Les Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic…
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The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987
Welcome back to 1987, with this year’s long list of classic arcade games being impossible to detail in a single article. Here are some of my favourites. 1987 was a turning point for me and my fascination with the video game arcade. It had been a place of comfort for a good chunk of my…
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BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review
The BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier IS the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made. Why? Let me explain. Is the BOSS Katana 50 loud enough to gig with? The question that everyone’s asking. Simple answer… ABSOLUTELY!. That’s on the 50W mode, clean channel, gain just less than half, volume the same, and master maxed. In…
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Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!
A BIG day! Originally realised back in 2017. My debut book, Goa : A Lesson in Life receives a long-overdue edit, professional cover, long-lost images, and an extra chapter, bringing my story to a close and up to date. So, what’s it all about? Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that…
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Freddie Mercury’s worst recorded vocals.
Freddie Mercury is my favourite vocalist, songwriter and performer of all time, but even the legend himself got it wrong, sometimes. Nowadays. Freddie and Queen bask in the almost universal glory of music royalty (no pun intended), and with Adam Lambert, the Bohemian Rhapsody film, and the various musicals, this adoration has endured for over…
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Tips & Tricks for Making Band Practice More Productive
Are you looking for ways to maximize the efficiency of your band rehearsals? When it comes to playing music, rehearsing properly is essential for achieving a high level of performance. With the right knowledge and approach, you can develop your skills and increase the productivity of your band rehearsals. This article will provide you with…
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How Travel Shapes Better Songwriting
There’s a stereotype of creatives closing themselves off from the world when ideas escape them, but it’s much more valuable to go travelling. You don’t need to take yourself off the beaten track to a silent retreat for a reset. Immersing yourself in new places and cultures, even those a short drive away, can be…
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Top Image to Music Video Generators for Musicians in 2026: Pricing vs Cinematic Quality
Image to Music Video tools are becoming more practical for musicians who need cinematic visuals without hiring a full production team. The global AI video generator market was estimated at USD 788.5 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 3.44 billion by 2033, which explains why more artists are testing AI video tools…
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A Practical AI Song Generator Workflow for Independent Musicians
A music generator works best when it sits inside a clear songwriting process. If you begin with a vague request and accept the first result, you may get a clean demo with no connection to the song in your head. A tighter workflow gives you smaller decisions: define the job, create a few options, compare…
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How Music Helps Turn Meaningful Moments into Lasting Memories
Music often becomes part of the moments that shape your life. You might not remember every detail of a conversation or celebration, yet you can hear a familiar song years later and immediately recall the people, place, or occasion connected to it. Researchers have long explored the link between music, memory, and emotion, and the…
