Key man in Genesis discusses his writing and recording with the band, his solo work, and playing Genesis music live.

One of the strangest new groups of the 1980s, PTV have pioneered the use of the holophonic system of recording sound for their new album, 'Dreams Less Sweet'. Tim Oakes talks here to Genesis P Orridge, founder member of the band, about the new system and the mystique of PTV

Not strictly an instrument review... but a look at an innovative new tuition method for guitar and keyboards.

Denizens of space rock, 15 years of hard work, and the band around whom legends spring almost daily, Hawkwind are planning a new strategy for 1984 with a new stage show Earth Ritual, Dave Brock and Huw Lloyd Langton explain the Hawkwind rejuvenation to Tim Oakes.

Digital Bass Guitar

An exciting new digital bass guitar, the Vigier opens up a new world of user recorded sounds for bass players.

The newest headless bass examined.

Chorus 60

One of the most versatile combo amps available, the Chorus 60 comes under scrutiny.

Keyboard player to Rainbow, Black Sabbath and now Ozzy Osbourne, Don talks to Tim Oakes about his keyboards, how to Bark At The Moon, and life on the road with a werewolf...

A new distortion/overdrive effect.

A new budget six string electric guitar being distributed in the UK by Musicians Direct Supply Co.

Monkey Business

The retail scene becomes involved with gorilla warfare, through the new shop, Monkey Business in Romford.

And Live Pads

A new state-of-the-art guitar amplifier with integral overdrive, chorus and reverb, plus 200W output.

A look at a selection of the new and innovative equipment on show at Europe's premier trade fair.

Readers' own demo recordings reviewed.

First unveiled at the Frankfurt Musik Messe, the White Shadow range is one of the cheapest 'quality' guitar lines currently available. Tim Oakes examines the fretless bass variant.

Music Village

Music Village, Chadwell Heath.

An interview with, the BPI's Producer of the Year.

Culture Club producer Steve Levine discusses his attitudes to modern music-making, and how the new interface makes his life easier.

Holiday Music

How to soundproof a rehearsal room

How to soundproof your demo room

Success in Soundproofing