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Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout: BOSS Blues Driver BD-2 Review
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The 6th and final chapter of my Guitar Overdrive Pedal Shootout series. Before we start, a recap of the situation so far…… After being spoilt with fantastic overdriven amps in the past, (Marshalls, Oranges, and last but not least my Cornford Roadhouse 30 combo), I decided to simplify my setup, and instead of using the…
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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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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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Latest Articles
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Protect Your Music Career From Online Phishing Threats
Earlier this year, a hacker was convicted of breaking into cloud storage accounts and stealing unreleased music from big artists like Coldplay, Shawn Mendes, and Bebe Rexha. They then sold it on the dark web for a tidy £42,000 ($56,600) profit. While this case was a direct hack, phishing is a similar growing cybersecurity threat…
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Balancing Performance and Budget When Buying Gaming Equipment
Upgrading your gaming rig can seem daunting and expensive, especially if you want to play popular titles like Mortal Kombat 11, Tekken 7, Street Fighter 6, or Guilty Gear Strive. But don’t worry: you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy great graphics and performance. Platforms like Tom’s Hardware or PC Gamer often have…
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How to Build Your Own Home Recording Studio – Without Losing the Groove
You don’t need a platinum budget or a warehouse-sized loft to start producing real, release-worthy tracks from home. What you need is intentionality: gear that fits your workflow, a room that doesn’t fight your sound, and tools that don’t overwhelm you before you hit the record button. The home studio isn’t about having everything —…
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How to choose topic for blogging & start writing
Starting a blog turned out to be one of the most rewarding decisions in their career. As someone who loves writing and building connections with readers, having a space to share thoughts while helping others became an incredible experience. When they first began blogging a few years ago, they had no idea what they were…
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How Music Therapy Supports Children with ADHD in Building Focus and Growth
If you’re raising a child with ADHD, you already know this: focus isn’t about effort, it’s about environment. And the environments children live in—fast-moving, overstimulating, full of noise—often ask them to sit still without giving them anything to hold onto. For UK parents searching for alternatives to rigid interventions or medication-only pathways, music therapy is…
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BOSS DS-1w Distortion Review. Worth the Upgrade?
The BOSS DS-1w is a premium, made in Japan Waza Craft version of the Legendary BOSS DS-1. But is it worth the upgrade? Before we start with the BOSS DS-1w, please check out my BOSS DS-1 review for some background info. Why did I upgrade from a BOSS DS-1 to a BOSS DS1-w? I had…
