Demo: Verellen Meatsmoke Preamp

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Andrew Elstner: Torche / Tilts / Riddle of Steel

Nearly 10 years ago, a message board recommended that I to listen to Riddle of Steel. It hooked me pretty much immediately. Such a difficult band to describe, but I feel like they are somewhere around the lovechild of Led Zeppelin, Queens of the Stoneage, with the Edge from U2 playing with his delay rig....

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Upcoming Performance: Venna

I’ll be playing again with Venna at their LP Release Show on 2/2/13. Check out the new music video here!

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Quick Clip: Vintage Rams Head Big Muff vs. Clone

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Best Records of 2012

This year was a big year for new music. Tons of releases by great bands, and piles of new bands making their name with debut records. Here are a few I think are worth listening to! Check out some of my favorite songs on my Best of 2012 Spotify Playlist! The Top 10 The Life...

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Steve Downs: Hidden Hospitals

Through my years with the Oasis, I’ve come into contact with some pretty spectacular bands. Most recently, Hidden Hospitals (from Chicago) graced the stage, and I couldn’t have been more impressed. They were one of the most professional bands we’ve seen, both on and off the stage. Their new record, EP002, will absolutely be among...

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How to Change Acoustic Strings

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Laney GH100L Demo

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Christian Henrik: Town Portal

In 2009, I was turned onto a (mostly) instrumental band from Denmark called Shelflife. They were like a mathier, cleaner version of Swervedriver, but with less of an emphasis on vocals. I was bummed to find out they broke up, only to find the primary songwriter started a new project called Town Portal. It’s heavier,...

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Demo: FoxRox Paradox TZF Flanger

One of the most versatile and elusive flangers ever made!

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