Rig Diagram: David Reiss, Gliss (2013)
From the archives: the guitars, amps and pedals of David Reiss, Gliss (2013)
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Refreshed and raring to go after a five-year hiatus, the Southern-rock giants return for a second outing with producer Markus Dravs.The Genius Of… All Things Must Pass by George Harrison
When The Beatles split in 1970, the question in everyone’s lips and ears was: which of these masterful songwriters would deliver the finest solo record? John Lennon or Paul McCartney? It turned out the answer was George Harrison.The Big Listen: Julien Baker – Little Oblivions
After two albums of stark confessionals that cut to the core, Julien Baker faced a dilemma over whether to repeat a winning formula or expand her sound. Her decision making is as astute as her songwriting, it turns out.The Big Listen: Mogwai – As The Love Continues
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