As Daft Punk announce new album ‘Random Access Memories’, we take a peek at the gear the duo uses… It is fair to say that a new Daft Punk album is a major event. The French duo recently posted a link to their website via Facebook. It had been updated with a new image (that’s… Read More
M83 ‘s live set-up and the Novation Zero SL MKII at the heart of it The Novation Zero SL MKII controller has been quietly finding its way into some of the world’s leading artists’ live and recording rigs, ever since its launch. From Magnetic Man to Madeon, this compact yet powerful controller has been providing… Read More
To celebrate the release of his limited edition Farida acoustic guitar, Steve Rothery, famous to millions as the guitarist and founder of prog legends Marillion, will be appearing at a very special evening of music and conversation at the exclusive Red Door venue in Chester on the evening of Sunday May 20th. The event will… Read More
Elbow’s Keyboard and Organ Sounds…The Korg SV-1 It’s time for another look at the tools that the 2011 Mercury Prize nominees use to create their signature sounds. And as this week is ‘Manchester Loves You’ week, courtesy of Manchester City Council, it seems only fitting that the band to be examined this time should be… Read More
It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year again, but once again the greatest UK music of the last twelve months is due to be put in the spotlight for Mercury Music Prize. Somewhat unbelievably, the prize is now in its nineteenth (nineteenth!) year, but shows no sign of losing public interest. Sometimes… Read More
Discover the instrument set up that drives the megastar four-piece’s anthemic music Currently storming through a sold-out UK tour, Nashville’s finest Kings of Leon are five albums in and going stronger than ever. During their 12 year career – yes, it really has been that long – the band of brother (plus cousin) have developed… Read More
