Record Labels: Dream Factories Or Dinosaurs?

Record Labels: Dream Factories Or Dinosaurs?

It’s likely that at some point in their career, many artists have dreamed of ‘signing with a record label. And for good reason, too: labels have been around for decades, and almost every hugely successful artist in the world is signed to one. A deal with a reputable...
The 10 Hardest Guitar Solos To Learn In Our Humble Opinion

The 10 Hardest Guitar Solos To Learn In Our Humble Opinion

The 10 Hardest Guitar Solos to Learn (In our humble and expert opinion) The greatest guitar solos are able to strike a balance between melodic phrasing, interesting rhythms and pure chops, and the solos we’ve picked today have all these qualities. The ten solos below...
5 Modern Drummers Pushing The Boundaries Of The Drum Kit

5 Modern Drummers Pushing The Boundaries Of The Drum Kit

Drummers are often thought of as being the backbone of the band, and this can sometimes lead people to think that even though their role is important, their parts aren’t particularly interesting. Besides, the same 4-on-the-floor groove is heard in so many songs these...
Siddhartha Patnaik On 25 Years Of Freedom Jam

Siddhartha Patnaik On 25 Years Of Freedom Jam

Siddhartha Patnaik on 25 Years of Freedom Jam, His Musical Origins and The Current Indie Music Scene Of, by and for Musicians, the ‘Freedom Jam’ began in Bangalore in 1996, seeking to provide a free platform for any musician or band to perform, regardless...
Online Concerts – Are They Really Worth It?

Online Concerts – Are They Really Worth It?

With a deadly pandemic outside keeping everyone at home, how is an aspiring artist supposed to show their work to the world? Online of course! With social media being the largest platform on the planet, people around the world can now listen to their favourite bands...