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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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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…
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Start With the Instrument: A Smarter Way to Get Into Classical Music
Most people bounce off classical music for one boring reason: they start in the wrong place. They pick a “famous” symphony, put it on in the background, and ten minutes later it’s just… noise. Not because they’re incapable. Because nobody told them to choose a door that actually fits their taste. A decent classical music…
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How AI Calculation Tools Are Making Music Production More Accessible for Independent Artists
Music production used to demand years of technical training before anyone touched a real project. Today, that barrier is shrinking fast. AI music production tools now handle calculations that once required a trained ear and countless hours of trial and error, opening doors for artists who never studied acoustics or signal processing. The Old Barrier:…
