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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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Staying Healthy on a Musician’s Budget
The industry demands a lot from musicians. If you’re an independent artist that’s just starting out, you could run yourself ragged trying to promote your music, play shows, and get noticed. If you’re an established touring band, you could quickly burn out from playing shows every day, meeting with the press, or writing new music. …
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COVID Conspiracy: Official Music Video
COVID Conspiracy is a new song by Harson Robkus, our first in 10 years, and is accompanied by our debut music video, which is premiering TONIGHT on YouTube (10/12/2021) at 9 pm UK time. *EDIT The video is now LIVE! Who are Harson Robkus? COVID Conspiracy is written, produced and performed by Harson Robkus, who…
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5 Benefits of Remote Music Production
This year, as the dark nights close in, Harson Robkus have, by necessity, moved out of the allotment shed and into the world of Remote Music Production. Here are my top 5 benefits of our journey. What is Remote Music Production? Remote music production is where artists collaborate remotely to produce a piece of music.…
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Escaping Your Creative Blocks
It’s hard to find very many bright spots regarding the past couple of years. Most musicians had to cancel tours and shows, and limit any kind of fan interaction. But, if there’s been one benefit to that, it’s the free time to be creative. It’s been a great time to spend working on projects, coming…
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Travel for a Cause – Top Volunteer Destinations That Will Make You a Mindful Traveler
There isn’t a better time than now to reflect on the state of the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many countries very hard, leaving a trail of economic and social devastation. But the world suffered even before this horrible disease started placing people in self-quarantines and overflowing hospitals. Earthquakes, volcanoes, fires, wars, and poverty…
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5 Famous Myths of the Fender Stratocaster debunked!
Since its inception in 1954, The Fender Stratocaster has been described as The Perfect Electric Guitar. Its virtues are well documented, not least on these very pages, but does the image always live up to reality? Let’s look at my top 5 Fender Stratocaster myths… Fender Stratocaster Myths #1: It’s the easiest guitar to modify…
