Reeves Gabrels: The five pieces of gear I can’t live without

Since the formation of Yo La Tengo in 1984, the band have made it clear that they’re not here to follow trends, sell out or attempt to change the world by pushing political commentaries. Instead, the indie three-piece have their priorities firmly fixated on making music that they enjoy and taking a step back from modern-day expectations.

Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden has reflected on the Jeff Beck he knew and admired during their longterm friendship. Beck sadly passed away last month on 10 January from meningitis, his sudden loss shook the world of music and a multitude of artists have since shared their admiration for Beck and their sorrow at his death.

Matty Healy of The 1975 has called on brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher to reconcile their differences for an Oasis reunion. The two brothers of the world famous Britpop band have been locked in a feud for what seems like forever now, but most famously the band came to blows in 2009 and have been yet to reform since.

Joe Bonamassa has announced the release of Tales of Time, a live concert film and album featuring material from his latest album, that was filmed at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. The performance was recorded in August 2022, and will be released worldwide on both CD/DVD, vinyl and all...

Riding the high of an excellent EP released in 2021, Derry-based Cherym have had a stellar 2022 and are set to have an even better 2023, one packed with festival appearances – including SXSW. We chatted to all three of them: Hannah (she/her, guitar and lead vocals), Nyree (they/them, bass), and Alannagh (she/they, drums) – as Nyree puts it, there’s a bit of a “Ringo isn’t even the best drummer in the Beatles” situation, as Alannagh also happens to be a classically-trained guitarist.

Electro-Harmonix has reissued a “1978 rarity”, the Slap Back Echo pedal, with modern upgrades and a smaller pico-sized chassis. The decision to re-issue the classic stompbox follows Josh Scott begging for the pedal to be brought back on The JHS Show, after giving it a glowing review: “Electro-Harmonix if you’re watching this, I beg you to just re-issue this, or let me do it”, he said back in 2021, and lo and behold, it’s here.