Industry Ins-and-Outs

The glam-metal era of the ‘80s spawned great guitarists, but also some underrated players who never got the recognition they deserved.

Why are famous and talented entertainers called DIVA when they want to be taken seriously—what does that term really mean? This lady singer takes a look at the physicality of being a vocalist, as well as behaviors of a few of the music and fashion industries' well-known divas.

Some of the most famous and best guitarists in the world rely on the legendary Gibson Les Paul for their sound and style.

If you play an instrument or sing, you know that musicians sometimes have a unique way of communicating. Many of these terms have a different meaning to most people, but all are used in the music biz.

George Harrison and Merle Haggard were two icons of 20th century music, and they both had huge impacts on our musical culture using Fender Telecaster guitars.

The used-record bin at your local thrift shop can provide an endless cavalcade of unintentional comedy. Gaze in horror at these vinyl atrocities from days gone by!

Want to write your own jazz music? Here's a technique you can use that'll do the job nicely.

The Civil Rights Movement changed the face of America forever. But that movement would never have succeeded without its songs. Here are 10 of the songs (with lyrics) that had the greatest impact on the struggle for equal rights in the 1950s and 60s.

In July 2016, Hastings Entertainment announced that all 128 of their music/video/book superstores were closing - a victim of changing trends in the way Americans consume media.

Martha Reeves became a Motown superstar. But she started with the company as secretary, with no guarantee she'd ever be allowed to be a singer.

The Silk Road was an important means of cultural exchange. This hub explores the history of the Silk Road and how trade impacted developments in music between the cultures impacted on the Road.

SoundCloud is a great platform for releasing your EP. Here's what's involved in doing just that.

I've been recording demos in my home studio for over 15 years. Here are some of the best tips for you to use no matter the size of your own studio.

In the digital age, the game is changing

London venues feature highly in the history of popular music. Here are just a few.

If you You Tube right, you can make money - maybe even good money. And you can do this! These are the most frequent errors or omissions that I've seen by musicians that can be easily fixed in no time.