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Max Gerl | Make Music

We caught up with bassist Max Gerl to discuss combining influences from Zeppelin to Coltrane, releasing his debut solo album, Tbilsi, and his firm belief in music as a source of inspiration and positivity.

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Margo Price | Make Music

We spoke with singer/songwriter Margo Price about her new album, what it's like collaborating with your partner, and finding the silver lining in staying home when you'd rather be touring.

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A-Trak | Make Music

We caught up with the Grammy-nominated producer and DJ to talk about his humble beginnings, rapid early rise and digging into the inspiration that keeps him making music.

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Blaque Dynamite | Make Music

Jazz prodigy Blaque Dynamite, also known as Mike Mitchell, spoke with us about his DW Kit, his work with Stanley Clarke, and what music means to him.

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We Are KING | Make Music

We Are KING’s intricate electronic sound is infectious and utilizes a variety of new and vintage synths and drum machines. They gave us an inside look at what is was like to be mentored by Prince, describe the classic ’80s synth sounds they love and talk about the process behind two creative minds working in unison. 

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Mike Campbell | Make Music

We sat down with Mike Campbell to geek out about his favorite guitars, his vulnerability writing songs without Petty, and the joy of his new band, The Dirty Knobs.

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The Regiment Horns | Make Music

The Regiment Horns have added brass to a wide range of artists, recording with Michael Jackson, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson and Mary J. Blige. We talked to the trio about the many flavors that go into their music, home recording, and why music matters now more than ever.

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HASEEB | Make Music

We caught up with California-based rapper/producer HASEEB to discuss how his background shapes his music, the importance of community in hip-hop and his new single “Satellite.”

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Lucius | Make Music

The vocal duo behind Lucius spoke with us about how they met, the mics they use to get their sound, and how they’ve found inspiration during quarantine.

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Juanes | Make Music

Juanes’ distinctive sound blends a love of pop, rock and metal with his reverence for traditional Colombian folk. We spoke with him about the journey of creating his latest record, Más Futuro Que Pasado, and why he’ll never stop making music.

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11 Nov 2020
Camellia Akhamie Kies | Make Music

Camellia Akhamie Kies takes us on a tour of her gear, shows us how necessity can lead to creative breakthroughs and shares how her passion for music has fueled her mission to spread love and joy in the world.

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Destin Johnson | Make Music

We caught up with Destin Johnson about his hybrid drumming style, unlikely influences and reasons for making music.

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08 Nov 2020
FINNEAS | Make Music

We caught up with FINNEAS about his music-making philosophy, how spur-of-the-moment ideas can flourish into full songs, and his new single “Can't Wait to Be Dead.”

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05 Nov 2020
H.E.R. | Make Music

H.E.R. blurs the lines between genres, and is making history as the first Black woman to have her own signature Stratocaster. We spoke with H.E.R. about why the Strat is her guitar of choice and how it became the inspiration for her music.

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03 Nov 2020
Molly Miller on Celebrating Disney Classics With Taylor Guitars

Dr. Molly Miller talks about arranging three of her favorite Disney songs for solo acoustic guitar

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The Sound of Marcus King | Language of Guitar

We spoke with blues-rock artist Marcus King about his influences, gear and his use of the guitar as a means for pure expression.

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07 Oct 2020
The Sound of Beatie Wolfe | Making the Familiar Futuristic

Beatie Wolfe redefines the way we experience recorded music — from beaming it into space to wearing it as a jacket. Here, we chat with her on topics from the familiar to the futuristic.

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01 Sep 2020
EarthQuaker Devices' Jamie Stillman Talks Tone Benders, Reapers and Reissuing the Park Fuzz Sound

The pedal designer reflects on the mighty Tone Bender and its influence on their own line of modern fuzz pedals.

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Learning to Play Drums | Guitar Center Lessons Instructor Jazz Kelley

Ever since she picked up her first pair of drum sticks as a young child, Jazz Kelley has been on a mission. Looking back, Jazz remembers the exact moment she knew she wanted to be a drummer. "I remember watching my cousin play [at choir rehearsal] & immediately thinking, 'I can do that.' That’s really how the journey started."

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The Sound of Madame Gandhi | Creating Your Own Space

Learn how Madame Gandhi stays inspired and equipped for making music at home.

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24 Apr 2020
The Revolution Drummer Bobby Z. on his Storied Career with Prince

If there’s one drummer who you could say had the best job in the business, it would be Bobby Z. of Prince’s band, The Revolution. As Prince’s drummer from the very first concerts in 1979 until 1986, Bobby Z. sat on the throne of The Revolution from the beginning, when Prince rescued him from, as he recalls it, “a normal life to be with him on his trip to the outer regions of the solar system.”

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22 Apr 2020

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