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Doc Wenz is back: His New Chapter with The Melancholics and Reflections on Mardi Gras.bb
(c) Damian Irzik Doc Wenz is back. With Doc Wenz & The Melancholics , the former frontman of the legendary Mardi Gras.bb is set to...
Markus Brandstetter
6 days ago


Brand Story: ROLLING STONE x THOMANN
Photo (c) Markus Brandstetter for ROLLING STONE A while ago, I was asked to write a brand story for ROLLING STONE x THOMANN . I visited...
Markus Brandstetter
Dec 17, 2024


Tim Lerch Interview: „Anybody can be a saint on the mountaintop“
You can find Tim's new book "Melodic Blues Guitar Soloing" on guitarvivo.com. Also make sure to subscribe to Tim's YouTube channel and check
Markus Brandstetter
Jul 5, 2024

"FLASH SALE": Antoine Mikhtarian about the new MikhMakh album, moving to Sweden and his influences
"FLASH SALE": Antoine Mikhtarian about the new MIKH MAKH album, moving to Sweden and his influences
Markus Brandstetter
Jun 20, 2024


"Tae Kwon Don’t": A Conversation with Pianist and Composer Iiro Rantala
A conversation with Iiro Rantala about his new HEL Trio and their new record "Tough Stuff", upcoming projects, beauty in Jazz and more
Markus Brandstetter
Jun 11, 2024


A conversation with Mark Knopfler: „The Tyne bridge is the perfect symbol for my life“
For Mark Knopfler, the River Tyne is more than just a river. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1949, Knopfler moved with his family to the...
Markus Brandstetter
Apr 13, 2024


IHSAHN: In-Depth Talk with the Norwegian Composer and Black Metal Legend
Norwegian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Vegard Sverre Tveitan, better known under his moniker Ihsahn, rose to fame in the...
Markus Brandstetter
Feb 2, 2024


Snarky Puppy's Michael League and Bill Laurance (Interview) about their duo-album
Snarky Puppy's Bill Laurance and Michael League have released a duo record called "Where You Wish You Were" — an intense and atmospheric...
Markus Brandstetter
Aug 18, 2023


Wolfgang Van Halen (Interview): "You Can Feel The History"
The eyes of the rock world have been on Wolfgang Van Halen since he was a child. Now 32, he played bass in his father's band in his teens...
Markus Brandstetter
Aug 18, 2023


Stewart Copeland Interview: "The Problem with Jazz Musicians is That They All Suck!"
Stewart Copeland is not only one of the greatest drummers in pop history, he is also a fantastically funny interview partner. During our...
Markus Brandstetter
Dec 12, 2022


Till Brönner im Interview (2022): „Ich bin selbst mein größter Kritiker“
For the english version of this interview, click here Till Brönner ist zweifellos einer der bekanntesten und erfolgreichsten Jazzmusiker...
Markus Brandstetter
Dec 8, 2022


Till Brönner Interview: "I had been swimming against the tide for a long time"
For the German version of this interview, click here Till Brönner is undoubtedly one of the best-known and most successful jazz musicians...
Markus Brandstetter
Dec 8, 2022


Peter Frampton Interview: "Every note I play now means so much more than it did before!"
Peter Frampton says goodbye — although thankfully only to touring. The British singer, songwriter, rockstar and – first and foremost! –...
Markus Brandstetter
Nov 14, 2022


"We are family": ACT celebrated 30 years of label history at the Berlin Philharmonic Hall
Click here for a German version of this article To celebrate its 30th birthday, the renowned German jazz label ACT celebrated together...
Markus Brandstetter
Nov 12, 2022


"We are family": ACT feierte 30 Jahre Labelgeschichte in der Berliner Philharmonie
Click here for the English version of this article Das renommierte deutsche Jazz-Label ACT lud zu seinem 30. Geburtstag für zwei Abende...
Markus Brandstetter
Nov 12, 2022

Knobs "Stipple" — Beautiful Microgranular Fragmented Symphonies
Knobs is without a doubt one of the most creative beloved pedal channels on the internet (although "pedal channel" does not do him...
Markus Brandstetter
Sep 20, 2022


I Generated AI Images To Famous Song Lyrics… And The Results Are Stunning
AI art is the new thing — and out of all the Artificial Image Generators that I have tried I'm blown away the most by Midjourney AI. From...
Markus Brandstetter
Sep 16, 2022


EASTMAN GUITARS: Interview with Pepijn 't Hart about the new "Juliet"
Eastman Guitars are known for affordable, but high quality guitars and mandolins. While their jazz and acoustic guitars and their...
Markus Brandstetter
Sep 14, 2022


3 Questions for MICHAEL SAGMEISTER @ Guitar Summit 2022
Michael Sagmeister is not only of one Germany's internationally most renowned jazz and fusion guitar players — he is also the author of...
Markus Brandstetter
Sep 12, 2022


3 Questions for OLA STRANDBERG at Guitar Summit 2022
Ola Strandberg is no doubt one of the great innovators of the electric guitar in the last decades. His insanely ergonomic and a bit...
Markus Brandstetter
Sep 10, 2022
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