Nigel Tufnel on the return of Spinal Tap – with Marshall amps that go to infinity, new custom guitars, and a point to prove

In a stupendously rare interview, Tufnel ruminates about birds, gear, Blind Bubba Cheeks and celebrity guests, and finds that ...

‘Go to eleven’: How the ‘Spinal Tap’ phrase lived on after the movie

The dialogue in the mockumentary centered around a fictional British heavy metal band was almost entirely improvised. But ...

Ricky Byrd on charged encounters onstage with Joan Jett and how Jeff Beck turned him onto smaller amps

With his new solo album, NYC Made, out now, the former Blackheart checks in to talk first and favorite guitars – and ...
C&G Newspapers

Local musicians recall finding their own sound bouncing off the cinder block walls

When teenagers start a rock band, they need a place to set up their equipment, practice, hash out ideas and let their ...

RECORDINGS | OPINION: From Spinal Tap’s gray-haired roar to Sabrina Carpenter’s sly pop and beyond, new records prove music isn’t finished growing older — or stra…

Writing a column like this — a grab bag of new records that asks to be taken seriously — is a reminder that music is always ...

These 1990s Cars Are Skyrocketing In Value

You might expect an older Ferrari to appreciate in value, but Honda? Toyota? Chevy? It's not just sports cars from the '90s ...
eCoustics

KEF’s Muo Portable Bluetooth Speaker: Sculpted Sound, Recycled Style — High-Fi Goes Eco-Chic

Power comes from a pair of Class D amplifiers—10 watts for the tweeter and 30 watts for the mid/low driver. KEF rates maximum SPL at 90 dB (±3 dB) at one meter, with a frequency response of 43 Hz to ...
Guitar World on MSN

Session hero Brent Mason has played on over a thousand records. Here’s what he’s learned about getting the job done

Decorated with accolades from the Grammys to the Academy Of Country Music, the legendary Nashville sessioneer reveals his ...

Tivoli Audio’s 3rd-gen retro radio is a streaming superstar

Tivoli Audio make some absolutely gorgeous retro-styled Bluetooth radios, such as the 70s-inspired Model One BT Radio. Now ...
This Is Local London

Hampstead guitarist John Etheridge on Hendrix and Clapton

As Hampstead guitar legend John Etheridge heads on tour with Gordon Giltrap, he reflects on the inspiration of twin rock guitar gods Hendrix ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Farewell to Baird Auditorium: A Century of Science, Culture and Creativity

As Baird Auditorium closes for renovation, NMNH reflects on its century-long legacy and the architectural marvels that make ...

Spinal Tap: The world's loudest band return with a little help from their famous friends

As well as their countless comically deceased drummers, the 1980s band were also known for being the loudest around. Their ...