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The Best Amp And Pedal Setups For Electric Guitar Beginners

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Even a beginner electric guitar player has an idea of their preferred sound, so we've gathered an affordable list of pedal and amp combos to get you there.

The 5 Best Smartphones For Listening To Music

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:37:00 +0000

When it comes to a great music experience, not all smartphones are created equal. Here are a few that will make your digital music library sound great.

Unbeatable Advice From The Greatest Self-Taught Musicians In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0000

From obvious advice that most people ignore to more unconventional suggestions, these pearls of wisdom come from rock history's self-taught guitar heroes.

The 5 Best Funk Supergroups Of All Time

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0000

From rock and metal crossovers to jazz-funk virtuosos, the best funk supergroups brought serious musical talent and propulsive grooves.

No Need For An Expensive Setup: 5 Clever Ways To Store Your Vinyl Record Player

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:07:00 +0000

You don't need to spend a fortune on furniture for your record player. Here are five easy, affordable setups that fit practically any space or budget.

Who Are The Mystery People On These Classic Album Covers?

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0000

From ghostly figures to Victorian thatchers and vacationing photobombers, these individuals became famous for anonymously appearing on famous album covers.

Quote Of The Day By Phil Collins: 'I Learned To Read Drum Music ...'

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Phil Collins never learned to read music, but that didn't stop him from having a wildly successful musical career. Here's a look at what he's said about that.

The 5 Best Vinyl Record Players With Speakers

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Audiophiles turn up their noses at record players with built-in speakers, but here are five good options if your budget or living space requires an all-in-one.

5 Highly-Rated Portable Vinyl Record Players Worth Your Money

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0000

The allure of vinyl records can be enough to take them on the move, and these portable vinyl players deliver impressive sound with plenty of modern features.

5 Classic Record-Collecting Mistakes Every Beginner Makes

staff@grunge.com (Daryl Nelson) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Before you sink too much cash into your vinyl collection, make sure you know what to look for - and, more importantly, what to avoid.

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide To Collecting Records

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Being a vinyl collector is a fun and worthwhile hobby. If you're thinking about embarking, here's a beginner's guide to what you need to know to get started.

5 Expensive Guitars Rock Legends Say Are Absolutely Worth The Money

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:07:00 +0000

From B.B. King to Dave Grohl, whether they strummed or shredded, rock legends have weighed in on their favorite guitars. But be warned: They don't come cheap.

5 Things Every New Collector Should Consider Before Buying A Vinyl Record Player

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Before you buy a record player, you need to consider things like where you'll put your turntable and how involved you want to be in the record-playing process.

9 Features You Should Never Overlook Before Buying A Vinyl Record Player

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0000

While the underlying technology of record players remains constant, skipping some features will frustrate modern users or diminish the listening experience.

How To Balance Your Vinyl Record Player's Arm

staff@grunge.com (Tony Le Calvez) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Any good record player will have a tonearm with an adjustable counterweight, so here's how to use it to get the best sound quality and wear out of your vinyls.

5 Rock Legends Who Composed Music For Classic Video Games

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Art-rockers Devo and Queen's Brian May are just a couple of the legendary rock acts who contributed their talents to classic video games.

5 Classic Hit Love Songs That Were Way Bigger Outside The US

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:07:00 +0000

While you've likely heard of the timeless love songs on this list, they found even more success on the charts of countries other than the United States.

The Wildest Album Packaging Gimmicks That Cost Too Much To Last

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:37:00 +0000

Before the cost caught up to them, these albums had some pretty wild packaging gimmicks. Unfortunately, none of these designs could realistically last.

4 Musicians Who Battled Extreme Weather — And Made Music History

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:07:00 +0000

When the weather turned bad for outdoor concerts, Prince, Neil Young, U2, and the Rolling Stones followed the rule that the show must go on.

7 Rare, Collectible Cassette Tapes That Are Actually Worth Your Money

staff@grunge.com (Nicholas Vrchoticky) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:07:00 +0000

With cassettes enjoying a revival, here are a few vintage tapes by Metallica, Eazy-E, Radiohead, and more that actually justify their lofty asking prices.