RockArt: The Torzal Twist
I’ve always loved instruments that break the mold a little – fanned frets, offset soundholes, headless designs etc. The Torzal Twist ergomomic neck is another to add to that list and I’m embarrassed to say although this design… Read More
RockArt: Bands That Never Existed
I’ve always been fascinated by design and iconography of rock – instantly recognizable art that so often pushes boundaries. Whether it’s a band logo, poster, t-shirt, album cover or photo, there are examples of truly clever and original… Read More
Perfecting Sound Forever: An Aural History of Recorded Music – Review
I first read this when it came out in 2010, but I’ve re-read it a couple of times since. Why? It’s a fascinating and compelling story of the way recorded music has evolved. The real strength of Perfecting… Read More
Bass Culture: The John Entwistle Collection Review
When John Entwisle passed away in 2002, we lost not only a brilliant bass player but also a musician who was passionate about his instruments. In Bass Culture: The John Entwistle Collection, his extensive collection is displayed beautifully,… Read More
Rock’s Greatest Font!
Here’s a random one for you! I was checking out some album covers the other day and noticed that In It For The Money by Supergrass features the same font as The Black Keys’ Brothers album: Cooper Black…. Read More