Stuff Guitar Shops Say
AJ details what guitar manufacturers and retailers say …
… what it actually means.
Shut Up And Play Yer Guitar…
What makes the guitar and guitar-based music emotionally resonant and culturally valuable?
Crimped
Recovering from Long Covid, not ‘what next?’ but whether a next is possible …
Deplatforming
The reasons behind removing Northumbria from all streaming platforms.
FR:UK
I get my first review as a recording artist, and Andy H brings me back down to earth with a bump.
Endings and Beginnings
Celebrating the release of Northumbria, wondering what, if anything, next?
Northumbria: Listening Notes
Northumbria: Listening Notes
JFDI
A friend gives me some advice …
The Real-I-Am
From Paganini to the Blues to Stormzy, music has always been sold on authenticity. What is it, and why is this concept a lie.
Altered States
I start to experiment with altered tunings. Here’s why.
Roll Tape
Recording the music that became Northumbria
Guitar, Guitar
Is it the guitar or the player?
The Toolbox
The equipment available to record what would become the Northumbria album.
Welcome to the Nice
When did music become formulaic, and what does that mean for its production and consumption?
Muscle Memories
Mechanics + Process = Result
Ghost Ship
How does it feel to pick up the guitar again after the best part of a decade?