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Van Halen, Jacob Deraps, and the making of a YouTube shred superstar
By Adam Kovac published
This is the origin story of Jacob Deraps, the player whose brain exploded when he heard Eddie Van Halen for the first time, and he never looked back

Bass phenom Kinga Głyk recalls the moment her rendition of an Eric Clapton classic went viral – and made her career
By Janelle Borg published
Głyk also touches on how social media can be used as a democratizing tool for musicians to access the industry

Warm Audio crafts a signature overdrive for Ryan “Fluff” Bruce, and it's being billed as the perfect tube screamer for modern metal
By Phil Weller published
Taking the classic green scream recipe and bolstering its customization for high-gain metal and extended-range players, this signature OD packs plenty of heat and versatility

Marcin fights ‘fake playing’ claims with new music video – but it doesn’t quite go according to plan
By Jonathan Horsley published
The percussive acoustic virtuoso responded to the naysayers with a video to show he is the real deal

Rick Beato was offered the chance to play guitars from Eric Johnson, Peter Frampton and Larry Carlton – here’s why he turned them down
By Jonathan Horsley published
What would you do if Frampton handed you his black Les Paul? Beato? He handed it right back

Mateus Asato has walked away from Bruno Mars, Jessie J and Tori Kelly to pursue a solo career – and his solo album is finally ready
By Janelle Borg published
After honing his craft with some of the world’s biggest pop stars, the social media phenom is branching out on his own with his upcoming solo record

Sophie Lloyd lifts the veil on being a successful guitarist in the era of social media
By Janelle Borg published
Lloyd accompanies her candid statement with an unfiltered rendition of Satch Boogie from Joe Satriani's Surfing with the Alien

“The finance police was looking for me”: Davie504 lifts the veil on the pressures of becoming a YouTube mega-star
By Janelle Borg published
Davide Biale, best known by his online alias Davie504, reveals how his addiction to metrics, constant hustle, and eventual burnout came to a head when he was investigated by Italy's finance police

How guitarist and YouTube sensation Rob Scallon manages to write – and record – a full album in one day
By Janelle Borg published
Together with fellow mega YouTuber and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Huang, Scallon has made this challenge a yearly tradition

Giacomo Turra stole their work – now, Jack Gardiner, Alex Hutchings, Charles Berthoud and a host of guitar and bass players are teaming up to deliver the ultimate funk masterclass
By Janelle Borg published
The instrumental diss track, Slapocalypse Reborn, puts the spotlight back on the players who were wronged by Turra
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