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She put a video of herself playing bass on YouTube. Then Prince called
By Nick Wells published
Having caught the attention of Prince and Bootsy Collins, Alissia is riding a new wave of recognition with her debut single featuring Nile Rodgers and EarthGang

Why Fender just launched its own recording software – and what sets it apart for guitarists
By Daryl Robertson published
The newly rebranded Fender Studio Pro features a sleek new look, clever AI tools – and the company’s iconic amps and effects thrown in

What it takes to get to the top of the bass world, according to Victor Wooten
By Jonathan Herrera published
Having overwhelmed countless bassists with his rapid-fire slap technique, Victor Wooten still has plenty of bass philosophy to share

Johnny Marr’s “mind-blowing” jam with Paul McCartney – and why he thinks Macca reinvented the bass
By Janelle Borg published
Post-Smiths, Marr developed a reputation as a gun for hire, which quickly led to an unforgettable jam session with the Beatle

Electro-Harmonix’s Effects Interface turns your pedals into plugins – and puts your prized plugins on your pedalboard
By Matt Owen published
The utility tool could be a game-changer for your rig, forgoing converters and complex cable methods for a frills-free approach

How Leland Sklar went from being banned from the studio to a session legend
By Janelle Borg published
Sklar reflects on his first encounter with the legendary collective of session musicians widely known as “Wrecking Crew”

Robert “Kool” Bell on how one of Kool & The Gang's most enduring hits came about
By Janelle Borg published
Kool & The Gang’s penchant for stellar grooves and genre-blending beats is a core part of their success – and this particular hit, which is rooted in reggae, is no different

Fender, Andertons and Chicago Music Exchange have released a range of exclusive guitars
By Phil Weller published
It’s Hendrix with a twist, with newly designed Full Dip pickups and expansive wiring setups used across the board
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