Music Industry
Latest about Music Industry
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I journeyed to the only dedicated Fender store in the world – and found out how it could change the future of guitar retail as we know it
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Gibson emerges victorious in copyright infringement retrial with Dean
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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Norman Harris hints Joe Bonamassa could take over Norman's Rare Guitars when he retires
By Jenna Scaramanga Published
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How can Guitar Center improve its stores and reclaim its former glory? Guitar World readers have their say
By Matt Owen Published
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Electro-Harmonix founder Mike Matthews reveals legendary pedal firm’s struggles in the face of Trump’s tariffs
By Matt Owen Published
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Fender’s credit rating downgraded by Moody’s – with operating costs speculated to rise by $20 million
By Matt Owen Published
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How Guitar Center plans to beat its online competitors and safeguard the future of its physical stores
By Matt Owen Published
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Books
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Industry expert and YouTuber Adam Saunders launches new books to break down the barriers of music theory to make songwriting simple
By Guitar World Staff Published
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A 1,000-page book showcasing Steve Vai’s iconic guitars has been announced
By Phil Weller Published
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“There are so many layers of Jimi that we didn’t see portrayed” – Inside the Hendrix graphic novel
By Adam Kovac Published
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Learn how to get gigs and make a living from your music with Solo Acoustic Musician – the ultimate resource for the performing musician
By Guitar World Staff Published
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Johnny Marr’s new book documents the guitars he’s loved, lost and given away, including Nile Rodgers’ Strat, Bert Jansch’s acoustic and a Les Paul used by Ed O’Brien
By Matt Parker Published
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New book explores guitar journalist's friendship with Eddie Van Halen
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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“Bob Dylan knows my name?” Joe Satriani responds to alleged slight in the rock icon’s new book
By Matt Parker Published
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Kim Thayil, Steve Vai and Wolf Marshall discuss legendary six-strings in these exclusive extracts from Greg Prato's Iconic Guitar Gear
By Matt Parker Last updated
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Hendrix: Electric Requiem is a graphic novel that charts the life of the guitar icon
By Matt Parker Published
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Events & Trade Shows
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The IGF Summer School celebrates 30 years of levelling up guitar players with a bumper Bath event
By Phil Weller Published
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These are the gear trends that will shape your guitar buying in 2025
By Matt Owen Published
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NAMM 2025 live! The biggest guitar news as it happened
By Michael Astley-Brown Last updated
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DiMarzio pulls out of NAMM 2025 in response to L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg Published
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Boutique guitar brand pulls out of NAMM 2025 in the face of L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg Published
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Jennifer Batten, Samantha Fish, Lindsey Stirling, and more to feature at 2025 She Rocks Awards
By Jackson Maxwell Published
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Fender CEO Andy Mooney explains why the firm’s return to NAMM 2025 won’t be business as usual
By Matt Owen Published
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NAMM CEO issues statement on 2025 event following L.A. wildfires
By Janelle Borg Published
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Behringer blasts critics and announces return to NAMM after 10 years
By Matt Owen Published
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Magazines
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May 2025 Guitar World lesson videos and more
By Damian Fanelli Published
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George Harrison's amazing career as a guitarist, during and after the Beatles – only in the new Guitar World
By Damian Fanelli Published
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April 2025 Guitar World lesson videos and more
By Damian Fanelli Published
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March 2025 Guitar World lesson videos and more
By Damian Fanelli Published
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The ultimate Dimebag Darrell tribute – and the Ultimate Gear Guide! – only in the new Guitar World
By Damian Fanelli Published
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February 2025 Guitar World lesson videos and more
By Damian Fanelli Published
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January 2025 Guitar World lesson videos and more
By Damian Fanelli Published
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Holiday 2024 Guitar World lesson videos and more
By Damian Fanelli Published
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Total Guitar magazine to close after 30 years in print
By Scott Rowley Published
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Producers & Engineers
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“I was doing everything I could to just keep up”: Terry Date on his studio sessions with Dimebag
By Nick Bowcott Published
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Terry Date recalls Dimebag’s unconventional approach to tone in the studio
By Janelle Borg Published
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Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan producer Dan Nigro explains why today’s pop stars want guitar solos on their tracks
By Janelle Borg Published
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Ghost, Royal Blood and Pixies producer reveals “the biggest mistake guitar players make” when recording
By Michael Astley-Brown Published
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Yes, Rick Rubin played the opening riff on Beastie Boys’ No Sleep Till Brooklyn – he looks back at recording a classic
By Janelle Borg Published
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How Rick Rubin shaped the sound of Slayer’s first album by ignoring heavy metal norms
By Matt Owen Published
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How JHS founder Josh Scott built one of the world’s leading pedal firms by recommending his rivals
By Matt Parker Published
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Super-producer Andrew Watt reveals his secret to convincing music legends to collaborate
By Janelle Borg Published
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Andrew Watt on the time he shredded at his own bar mitzvah – and what’s next for his Rolling Stones collaborations
By Janelle Borg Published
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How Guitar Center plans to beat its online competitors and safeguard the future of its physical stores
By Matt Owen Published
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Industry expert and YouTuber Adam Saunders launches new books to break down the barriers of music theory to make songwriting simple
By Guitar World Staff Published
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George Harrison's amazing career as a guitarist, during and after the Beatles – only in the new Guitar World
By Damian Fanelli Published
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