by Evan O’Brien
LCD Soundsystem is the project of New York-based producer and multi-instrumentalist James Murphy, who is also co-founder of the DFA Records label. LCD Soundsystem’s unique melding of disco, punk, funk, and more into danceable indie pop gems has garnered critical acclaim (including three Grammy nominations) since their self-titled release in 2005. The follow-up to 2007’s celebrated Sound of Silver has just been released. It’s called This Is Happening. And it is.
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James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem
by Evan O’Brien
LCD Soundsystem is the project of New York-based producer and multi-instrumentalist James Murphy, who is also co-founder of the DFA Records label. LCD Soundsystem’s unique melding of disco, punk, funk, and more into danceable indie pop gems has garnered critical acclaim (including three Grammy nominations) since their self-titled release in 2005. The follow-up to 2007’s celebrated Sound of Silver has just been released. It’s called This Is Happening. And it is.
Read article…Luca Colombo of Eros Ramazzotti
Luca Colombo is a talented guitar player that has seen his popularity grown so much in recent years. Read article…Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes
"The VOX Virage has fantastic balance. I love the different pickup selections and the scale of the neck.” – Chris Robinson, The Black Crowes
It's been nearly twenty years since The Black Crowes first album, Shake Your Money Maker, put brothers Rich and Chris Robinson on the rock and roll map.
Steph Carter of Gallows
THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT - THE FUTURE’S GREY BRITAIN. English punk rockers Gallows have taken the UK by storm with their heavy, aggressive sound and addictive performances. It seems the rest of the world is now been taken in by the drug that is Gallows, with their latest hit coming in the form of the new album Grey Britain. Read article…Dave Martone
Canadian rocker Dave Martone hails from Vancouver, British Columbia. Known for both his collaborative works as well as his own band – Martone – Dave is also deeply involved with the National Guitar Workshop programs. Most recently, Dave's latest album Clean features Nickelback drummer Daniel Adair, and guest appearances by Jennifer Batten, Greg Howe, Billy Sheehan, and fellow VOX alum Joe Satriani. Dave put down his axe just long enough to fill us on his latest projects.
Read article…Milo Bonacci of Ra Ra Riot
By Evan O’Brien and Malcolm Doak
Syracuse, New York is home to the Empire Expo Center, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, The Erie Canal Museum, and indie rock sensations Ra Ra Riot. Bursting onto the Syracuse scene in 2006, Ra Ra Riot were quickly noticed, delivering a stunning set at CMJ just months after coming together. Their 2007 set at SXSW received much acclaim, with New Musical Express offering the show was "like Dexy's Midnight Runners playing R.E.M.…their show in Texas was truly astonishing."
Read article…Nico: On the Go go with Lady Gaga
For years, Nico (Nicodemus) Constantine and Tom Kafafian have been active agents of the band Program the Dead. Lately, the two have been throwing their talents behind pop diva Lady Gaga. When we caught up with guitarist Nico, we asked him about his own musical history, the Fame Ball Tour - and his VOX Heritage Series AC30 amplifier!
Read article…Carl Verheyen "Trading Axes"
Updated: July 22, 2009Check out Carl’s new Alfred instructional DVD, “Carl Verheyen: Forward Motion - Advancing on the Electric Guitar”.
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