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Musicology: A History Of The Guitar Effect Pedal

There was a time not long ago when effects were strictly a studio tool, the result of experimentations by engineers and musicians...

3 May

5 reasons to catch The Contortionist on tour this month

US progressive metal favourites The Contortionist are kicking off their Australian tour in Brisbane today with Alithia and SikTh...

2 May

More Than A Sample: 30 Years of Public Enemy's It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back

It's arguable that there are two distinct eras in the emergence of hip-hop: life before Public Enemy, and life after Public...

27 Apr

Mixdown's Best: Guitar Tones

We spend a lot of time talking about guitars here at Mixdown, and this week we've been discussing one question in particular...

24 Apr

Top 5 synthesisers with Dan from Neon Tetra

Adelaide four-piece Neon Tetra are continuing to make waves with their unique brand of synth-pop as they prepare to release their...

13 Apr

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Mixdown's Best: Music Documentaries

Here's the thing about music documentaries: there's something for everyone. Maybe you're looking to delve into...

12 Apr

Gear Rundown: Talking Heads' Speaking In Tongues

There's no denying that Talking Heads are one of the most inspirational bands of the '80s. Blending elements of punk,...

6 Apr

Mixdown's Favourite: Music Videos of the '00s

From the noughties to the teens, the 2000s has certainly provided a diverse range of music over the past 18 years. We've...

5 Apr

Gear Rundown: Alex Turner

Does anyone hate the Arctic Monkeys? Nope. You just simply can't, and it's all because of Alex Turner, the inimitable...

30 Mar

Understanding binaural panning

Ever listened to a track with headphones on and heard a sound that seems like it’s coming from behind you? This is achieved with...

29 Mar

More paradiddle applications

Paradiddles are a fantastic way to explore new phrases on the drums, particularly if you’re new to experimenting with fills and...

28 Mar

More Dorian scale ideas for bass players

As the title suggests, we’re going to continue on from our foray into Mixolydian last month and check out Dorian, the second mode...

28 Mar

Adding some flavour to a bluesy funk jam

More voicing ideas this month. Let’s use a typical minor blues type of progression as our starting point (Figure A). I’m sure...

28 Mar

From Blues To Hip Hop: The Pursuit Of Freedom Through Music

Willie Dixon once described the blues as being “the roots” of all American music. With a history that dates back centuries, it’s...

23 Mar

Mixdown's Best Music Videos of the '90s

Whether you prefer Nirvana to Radiohead or The Backstreet Boys to the Spice Girls, there's no denying there was something...

21 Mar

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