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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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Happy 2020, and beyond!
Happy 2020 Everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year. Without further ado, here’s what we have in store for you this year… Thanks to all our Fantastic Contributors! But before that, I must start with a massive thank you to our brilliant writing team. You know who you all are…
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Budgeting 101: A Guide for the Independent Musician
Music is a form of entertainment that makes the world a more vibrant place. If you happen to be one of the talented artists who creates music, then you know just how special this art form is. However, the journey to creating musical magic and sharing your work as an artist isn’t the easiest or…
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Contributor Spotlight: Lydia Lee
Lydia Lee is a fashion blogger. She works at a Tech company and writes as a freelancer for several fashion magazines both local and international. She has a pet terrier named Fugui. Lydia’s articles @ The Blogging Musician 5 Health Benefits of Music for Children Trending Band Merch for Less
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Line 6 Powercab Video Review
To compliment our Line 6 Powercab 212 Review, here’s a comprehensive Video Review of the Line 6 Powercab. https://youtu.be/MtbGRlQQr3Y More From Niko @ The Blogging Musician
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3 VSTs Every Producer Needs
If someone were to tell you 10 years ago that VSTs and virtual instruments were going to take over hardware instruments such as synthesizers, you would probably laugh in their faces. We are now living in the day and age where technology has become so great that VSTs are now able to compete and in…
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Trending Band Merch For Less
All bands, whatever genre, release merchandise to be able to promote themselves effortlessly. Fans see this as a way to somehow connect with their idols. Why is band merchandise something members should focus on, especially during tours and concerts? First, it helps generate revenue. Second, any product that a fan wears is instantly a promotion.…
