It’s Your First Verse: Make It Pop!
Each part of a song has an important function. Whether it’s the chorus, the bridge, etc., each section serves a structural and artful purpose. However, the first verse has a unique job: setting the foundation of your song. In this post, we will discuss using a variety of lyrical devices to create an effective first verse to […]
Episode 208 – Leah Blevins
Kentucky native Leah Blevins zooms in to discuss her debut record, “First Time Feeling!” About The Guest Leah Blevins is a country singer-songwriter from Sandy Hook, KY. Her debut album, “First Time Feeling,” was released in 2021. Still interested? Visit the artist’s official website or follow them on Facebook to learn more! Jan 31, 2022Chris […]
Stacking Overdrives to Gain New Tones
As guitarists, there are few things we love more than a good overdrive pedal. If you’ve been playing for years, there is a good chance you have several lying around. While you may have chosen a few of your favorites to stay on the pedalboard, you may want to try stacking overdrives together. Stacking overdrives […]
Tomo Fujita Shares Guitar Wisdom, Talks Ibanez Collab
Don’t compare! Don’t worry! Don’t expect too fast! Be kind to yourself! Apart from the licks, funky rhythms, and musical theory students learn from Tomo Fujita, these four tenets, recited in most of his videos and emblazoned on his custom picks, are what tend to stick in the mind. On both his free YouTube videos […]
Want the Cheat Code for Tuning Fat-Sounding Toms?
Every drummer wants their kit to sound fat and fantastic in a mix. There’s just something about an immaculately miked, mixed, and tuned drum kit that elevates any recording instantly. Unfortunately, many drummers miss out on this bliss after disregarding the very first steps when preparing for recording. Today we’ll take a look at the […]
Episode 207 – George Kambosos Jr.
George Kambosos Jr. shocked the world last month when he became the new undisputed king of the lightweight division in boxing! Fresh off the upset one week later he stopped by Walking The Floor for a little chat. About The Guest George Kambosos Jr is an Australian professional boxer who held the WBA, IBF, WBO […]
Gibson Teases the Return of Maestro
The legend of Maestro pedals gets a new chapter January 18! Gibson just released this teaser video that’s got us all tingly for the return of the classic pedal brand. Best known for effects like the FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone, (the sound behind the Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction” riff) the PS-1 Phase Shifter, and the endlessly versatile EP-3 […]
Build Your Studio Around the Focusrite ISA One
A high-quality preamp gives you a lot more than clean, low-noise gain. A preamp is the window through which your recorded audio passes, and the preamp you decide to use will impart its character to everything you record with it. If you think about your mix like a building, then you can see why having […]
PRS Unveils SE Silver Sky
Fans of smooth John Mayer tones have something to look forward to in 2022 as Paul Reed Smith announced an SE Silver Sky model yesterday. The Instagram post revealed the four new finishes: Ever Green, Stone Blue, Moon White, and Dragon Fruit. A list of specs was also posted, and highlights include a familiar 635JM […]
