Artist Interviews 78
Interviewing John Scofield
When I first got the news we’d be hosting an interview with John Scofield for his upcoming Ibanez signature guitar releases, I had a mild freakout…and that’s putting it lightly. Scofield has been one of my major influences on guitar and has certainly shaped my own improvisations and compositions (plenty of hours were spent by candlelight […]
Darryl Jones on Playing with The Rolling Stones, Miles Davis, and More
This Thursday, we’re throwing back to our 2013 interview with Darryl Jones, touring bassist with the Rolling Stones. In case you haven’t heard, the Stones are kicking off their 2015 ZIP CODE tour on Sunday in San Diego. If you’re lucky enough to get tickets, you’ll probably spot Darryl onstage, keeping the groove as he has since […]
BØRNS’ Guitar Rig
Featuring clever guitar arrangements, atmospheric vocal harmonies, and a penchant for writing incredibly catchy hooks, LA's BØRNS has quickly established itself as a rising star in the indie-pop scene thanks to the band's impressive debut EP, Candy.
Interview with John 5
Today, we’re throwing back to our interview with John 5 from September 2014. As a guitarist for acts as diverse Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and David Lee Roth, John Lowery has crossed the lines of convention time and again. We discussed his country roots and how they’ve informed his current western-shred solo work, his fascination […]
Johnny K – From the Producer’s Chair
We took a visit to Groovemaster Recording Studios in Chicago to talk with producer Johnny K. If you’re not familiar with his name, you probably know his work producing bands like Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Megadeth, and more. Our video interview features Johnny talking about his essential recording gear and key techniques, and favorite gear […]
Interview With Frank Turner
To fans in his native England and around the world, singer-songwriter Frank Turner is known for his deeply personal songs and evocative lyrics. We caught up with Frank to chat about his post-hardcore punk roots, his current band The Sleeping Souls, his biggest influences, and his songwriting process.
Dweezil Zappa Interview
This Thursday, we’re revisiting our interview with Dweezil Zappa. We had plenty to discuss about his impressive rig, including his favorite guitars, mics and why he trusts QSC K Series speakers for amplifying his tone. Read our full interview on zZounds and learn more about this storied guitarist’s setup!
Billy Duffy Interview
In 2013, we sat down with The Cult guitarist Billy Duffy, before a show at the House of Blues. Billy told us all about the band’s early days emerging from England’s punk scene, his signature Gretsch Falcon, and much more!
Interview with Slash
There are guitarists, and then there are guitar gods… Clad in leather, top hat on his head, cigarette dangling from his mouth — Slash wailed his way into our lives with the legendary Guns N’ Roses decades ago, and has been blazing a smoldering trail of rock ‘n’ roll ever since. His monumental and influential […]
