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“Charli has one consistent theme when it comes to drum beats - simplicity”: How to replicate Charli XCX’s sonic characteristics

Having a Brat summer so far? Join us as we take a look at the core components that make up the most effective Charli XCX tracks

MusicRadar · Jun 26

Want to recreate the classic sound of golden age '90s hip-hop? Download this pack of 537 free samples from SampleRadar

We offer up a goldmine of beats, loops, one-shots and multi-samples inspired by hip-hop's heyday, complete with vinyl crackle

MusicRadar · Jun 26

“When I listen to the record, it just sounds like me. Maybe that was the point to begin with. There was no point doing an anorak sounds-alike thing”: Why Joe Bonamassa’s tribute to Rory Gallagher didn’t turn out exactly as expected

“Getting Rory’s Strat from the National Museum would have taken an act of government!”

MusicRadar · Jun 26

What’s the difference between distortion and saturation? Here’s how you can get the best dirt for your sound

Adding small or even large amounts of saturation doesn’t have to be bad for you, as we explore how to singe your sonics

MusicRadar · Jun 25

“They were far superior guitar players to me. I could never play lead to save my life. But one thing I’m quite good at is playing with a certain feel”: Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage reveals “80%” of Hysteria’s jangle guitars were him all along

“I used a Telecaster for that thin, bright sound”

MusicRadar · Jun 25

Want crispy, retro digital drum machine sounds? Here’s our top picks of the plugin options that emulate the pioneering classics

Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts

MusicRadar · Jun 25

“Beginners start with In My Life, while advanced players choose Hey Jude”: New data reveals which Beatles songs musicians want to learn the most

To mark this year’s Global Beatles Day, newly released insights show which of the Fabs’ songs aspiring musicians want to learn first - and which they keep coming back to…

MusicRadar · Jun 25

“One of the most ambitious gatherings of heavy metal royalty ever”: William Shatner's upcoming metal album is set to become live “immersive spectacle” too

It will include “cinematic visuals, storytelling” and Shatner’s “larger-than-life charisma”

MusicRadar · Jun 25

“I got tons and tons of messages from people begging me to bring it back somehow”: Brian Clevinger talks us through the legacy of Absynth, and how it was reborn for a new generation

We recently chatted with Absynth’s creator to hear about the history of this legendary instrument and why its recent rebirth is the 'best project he’s ever worked on'

MusicRadar · Jun 25

“Grown men were coming up to him with tears in their eyes, saying how he would never fully understand what the song had done for them over the years”: Producer Stephen Hague tells us how he made “the best English football record” with New Order

Producer Stephen Hague shares how he helped New Order top the charts - and turned John Barnes into a rap icon - with the iconic 1990 English football anthem World in Motion

MusicRadar · Jun 25