The 5 Most Famous Acoustic Guitar Players of the Last Few Decades

The humble yet beautiful acoustic guitar is one of the most iconic sounds of any musical instrument, and certainly, one that can produce a wide array of sounds, and can compliment any style of music that is being played; whether this is a rock song, jazz, or classical music, the instrument is incredibly versatile.

Heron – ‘Splashdown’

On first listening to ‘Splashdown’ by Heron, I’m reminded of Joe Satriani’s track, ‘Always With Me, Always With You’, from his breakthrough 1987 album, ‘Surfing With The Alien’. There’s also elements that suggest Mark Knopfler’s ‘Going Home’, from the film ‘Local Hero’. There’s maybe even a hint of Tommy Emmanuel there. None of this is to suggest Heron’s piece is derivative, but rather, it’s an indication of the incredible quality of the track.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Mike Hukins

We bring the Essential Weekly Playlist of Mike Hukins from Molly Anna Band. The video for their new song, ‘Horror Show’ , will be out at midday today.

The Hamiltons Get ‘Paranoid’ With Release of New Single

The Hamiltons, aka siblings Tom & Emma Hamilton, had an eclectic childhood in a musical household, touring as children with their father’s Irish-Folk Band.