Latest articles by Christopher Scapelliti
Watch the Byrds’ Epic Instrumental Rendition of Their Breakthrough Psychedelic Masterpiece, "Eight Miles High"
Video Roger McGuinn channels the spirit of John Coltrane in this expansive 1970 performance at the legendary Fillmore East venue
Listen to the Soft Boys’ “Queen of Eyes” – a Track That Helped Launch the Neo-Psychedelic Revolution
The group are credited for paving the way for Britain’s shoegaze and dream pop bands
“That’s the Guy I Just Played With in New York! His Name’s Not Jimi Hendrix”: Randy California Talks Playing With the Artist FKA Jimmy James in This Classic Interview
Video Spirit's legendary guitarist recounts Hendrix’s epochal Cafe Wha? gigs
“I Get Down on My Knees and Pray Before Every Show”: Watch My Morning Jacket’s Otherworldly “Circuital” Performance
Video Gibson signature artist Jim James and Co deliver a stirring rendition of this epic track live at Red Rocks
Get 22% Off the Beatles’ New ‘Revolver’ Special Edition 5CD Box Set
Remixed in stereo, this expanded version of the psychedelic rock masterpiece is available now at a special introductory price
“They Started out Unbelievable and They Ended That Way Too”: Roky Erickson Recalls the 13th Floor Elevators’ Rise From Obscurity to Psychedelic Rock Heroes in This Vintage Interview
Video Here’s how the pioneering band elevated the genre to the record charts
“The Whole Musical World Went on a Trip”: Listen to Keith Richards Recollect His Memories From the Summer of Love and ‘Their Satanic Majesties Request’
The Rolling Stones took the full plunge into psychedelic rock on this classic 1967 album
Here’s Why Bob Dylan Was Essential to the Birth of Psychedelic Rock
From the Beatles and the Byrds to Jimi Hendrix and Jefferson Airplane, the folk legend laid the groundwork for all
“I Think It Comes From Their Fingers and the Guitars”: Listen to Tracks From the Beatles’ New ‘Revolver’ Releases and Read Giles Martin’s Unmissable Interview on Re-Mixing (and De-Mixing!) the Landmark Album
Wielding a sonic scalpel, the producer presents the Beatles’ 1966 milestone recording as you’ve never heard it
Watch Jeff Beck Playing a ‘Burst in This Far-Out Film of the Yardbirds’ Genre-Defining Track "Shapes of Things"
Video The pioneering band’s 1966 single is widely considered the first psychedelic rock release
Walrus Audio Mira Compressor Review
Like the souls rising skyward on its painted chassis, Mira will take your guitar’s sound to a more perfect place
Boss RE-2 and RE-202 Space Echo Reviews
Roland's iconic RE-201 tape delay/spring reverb sound is recreated by Boss with unparalleled depth and realism
Positive Grid Spark Mini Smart Guitar Amp & Bluetooth Speaker Review
The Spark Mini is small and versatile, and delivers loads of great tones and musical joy.
Phil Jones Bass Nanobass X4 Digital Amp Review
Don't let the name fool you, this super-compact portable combo is a full-range amplifier that makes a superb practice platform for your electric guitar.
Positive Grid RIFF Guitar Interface and App Review
As a recording tool, RIFF is a no-nonsense, easy-to-use interface that should be a welcome addition to any guitarist’s DAW setup.
"Just Like You Would Think, it Had a More Metallic Sound": Inside Robbie Robertson's Bronzed ‘Last Waltz’ Strat
Purchased from Norman’s Rare Guitars in 1973, the one-of-a-kind Strat found its way onto multiple albums by Bob Dylan and, most famously, the Band's star-studded farewell concert.
See Rory Gallagher’s Famous Strat and Other Guitars Up Close
The sunburst Stratocaster – Gallagher's workhorse guitar throughout his career – was reportedly the first Stratocaster in Ireland.
The Incredible Story of Mick Ronson’s 'Ziggy Stardust'-Era 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom
How Rick Tedesco found and lost his dream guitar.
The Mysterious History of George Harrison’s “Mad” Bartell Fretless
'Finding Fretless' Author Paul Brett reveals how his relentless sleuthing uncovered a most unusual Beatles guitar.
How to EBow Like a Pro
Video Watch guitarists Phil Keaggy and Big Country’s Stuart Adamson demonstrate their mastery of this oft-misunderstood guitar gadget.
Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo
Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.
How Alvino Rey Introduced the Guitar World to Effects in the 1930s by Making His Instrument Talk
It started as a novelty effect for a WWII-era talking puppet and became the ear-grabbing sound behind some of the 1970s’ biggest rock hits.
