Alex Mak is a versatile and accomplished guitarist, boasting an impressive roster of accomplishments in the music industry. His range of work spans from performing on globally broadcasted talk shows to arranging for music instruction books, demonstrating his diverse skill set. One of Alex’s standout achievements is his role as the guitarist for Titanique, a […]

Music has always been an integral part of human culture, from ancient tribal rhythms to the latest pop hits. It has the power to move us, inspire us, and bring people together like nothing else. In today’s world, there are countless talented musicians who dedicate their lives to creating new sounds and pushing the boundaries […]

Leo Nocentelli is impossible to pin down. When I ask how the renowned funk guitarist’s astonishing solo record Another Side came to be published after 50 years in obscurity, he gives me the whole tale in a seven-minute monologue, but I can’t confirm his age. “It’s not important,” he adds, his Louisiana accent thick as […]

Billy Bragg is reminiscing about a day at the Glastonbury festival in 2000 at an Exeter bar on a rainy Monday morning. Boris Johnson had been lined up as an unexpected guest for the BBC’s broadcast. Johnson, who was a year away from being an MP at the time, forgets to get off the train, […]

This month, a fascinating collection of largely unheard interview recordings with John Lennon will be auctioned, providing insight into subjects such as his favorite Beatles songs, his love for Yoko Ono, the corrupting influence of fame, and his thoughts of hypocrisy about receiving an MBE at first. Ken Zeilig, a Canadian journalist, recorded the 91-minute […]

The bass drum has many sonic applications. While it may not be the main focus of a lot of drummers, it does deserve a fair bit of love. Since the bass drum only plays three beat drum rolls, it is fairly easy to jam over and sing along to. Furthermore, there are certain bass drum […]