I'm excited to announce 'Save The Waves: People for Public Media' — a 19-track benefit comp curated in support of PBS. Out June 27 (Digital + Cassette). Pre-order now & get 2 tracks instantly All proceeds to PBS. seawindofbattery.bandcamp.com/album/save-t...

After recording the latest ep of the 100 Guitarists pod (w @jasonshadrick.bsky.social), I’ve been thinking a lot about Sonny Sharrock’s Ask the Ages and how great those songs are! Here’s a six-guitar arrangement of “As We Used to Sing.” Go check out the episode wherever you find your podcasts.

Talking about sonic mastermind Sonny Sharrock on this week’s 100 Guitarists podcast, and how avant jazz guitar is easier for rock listeners to relate to. @jasonshadrick.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

New on @ampwall.com Moon Pulses by @nickmillevoi.bsky.social Immersive and meditative guitar work evocative of Lanois, Eno, and Fripp #OnAmpwall nickmillevoi.ampwall.com/album/moon-p...

From a ‘93 Kurt Cobain interview with Fender Frontline comes this excellent answer: What comes to mind for you when it’s time for the guitar to cut loose? KURDT: Less than you could ever imagine.

Super tight big riff with direct-to-interface fuzz pedal tones, unison vibes with guitar, bass, and drum machine. Crunchy! . . . #fuzzpedal #baritoneguitar #jazzmaster #drummachine #elektron #modelsamples #recording #guitarist

I just learned that the guy who invented Tupperware is named Earl Tupper.

“Sitting in the sweet spot between a pair of vintage Fenders, I conjured a Twin Peaks-inspired hazy fog….” Read my review of the ethereal Old Blood Dark Star Stereo now at premierguitar.com and in our May print issue.

The next Tom Scholz? Today I recorded at Cambridge Sound with Ben Mulholland using this amazing 1983 Les Paul into an MXR Rockman.

New demo. I put the phaser on everything and cranked it right to 🪐. Too much or just right? . . #beats #Jazzmaster #mxrrockman #rockman #baritoneguitar #drummachine #recording #studio #recordingstudio #phaser #logicprox #elektron #modelsamples

Last year, I released Moon Pulses on @islandhouserecs.bsky.social, my ode to ambient guitar, and I’ve broken out my Boss Slicer to head back to space. If you’re in Philly, I’ll be doing this live for the first time this Sunday at Dahlak with Dave McDonnell’s Fifth World and KooF I.B.

Such an honor to talk to one of the most important guitar heroes of all (and certainly of mine), Dr. Brian May! www.premierguitar.com/features/art...

Help me out: Tomorrow, we’ll be recording a new episode of 100 Guitarists, and I have to convince @jasonshadrick.bsky.social that Peter Buck is one of the 100 guitar players we all need to know. I feel like I’ve got this, but I could use everything you’ve got. (319) 423-9734

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Here’s 20 minutes of BOSS Flanger ambient sound to help you work, sleep, party, and more. youtu.be/lE2YRinOF9M?...

Just heard that Bob Dylan didn’t see his shadow this morning so that’s six more years of touring

Thanks Nick, we just need $150 more to meet our goal of $2k. Thanks to everyone who has donated and thanks to those who will. This is going to help people!

Just wanted to give another boost to this excellent compilation released this week by @islandhouserecs.bsky.social to support the MusiCares LA Relief Fund. Lots of great music on here! I contributed a two-part Guided By Voices tribute track called “Closer to the Game.”

Susan Alcorn’s music was so truly beautiful and so deserved celebration, and it really saddens me that I’m celebrating her playing today because she passed away. As long as I’ve seen her perform, and in every situation, Susan sprinkled magic and wonder.

I need Paul to chime in and verify.

I’m a big fan of Severance and just finished rewatching season 1. I was sure the show took place in the Pacific Northwest, so I’ve been shocked to learn it all happens here in New Jersey.

We covered maestro John McLaughlin on the latest episode of the 100 Guitarists podcast, so here are a few of my favorite riffs. 🦅🔥🦅🔥

The Island House comp for the MusiCares LA Relief Fund is live. Among many excellent tracks from many good pals you will find my GBV tribute song.

I want this sticker!

I’ve really come to love this song.

Working on a new, exciting proj. I like to think I specialize in guitar disasters.

I like getting the glitchiest sounds I can while keeping the ideas simple. Jittery drums, fuzz baritone guitar, and Tensor-soaked whammy bar. Big Red Panda vibes here: I used a Tensor for the lead guitar, and a Bitmap and Raster 2 on the drum machine. #elektron #danelectro #jaz

I used to like when I’d see videos of Fogerty playing his baseball bat guitar.

We are very stoked to have Nancy Wilson join us on this week's episode of 100 Guitarists to talk about Jimmy Page. Not only does Nancy have deep insight into JP’s playing—Heart earned the nickname "Little Led Zeppelin"—she also has some … enlightening stories to share. youtu.be/JdGId57k4eg

This excellent piece on Stevie Van Zandt’s colorful guitar universe by Mark Finkelpearl, which will be the cover story for our February issue of Premier Guitar, is one of my favorite things I've had the pleasure to work on. www.premierguitar.com/features/art...

Stewart Copeland playing Limp Bizkit to start the year? Gonna be a weird one! youtu.be/BrbLyEKC524?...

2024 QCJ Fave Albums list. I saw 11 of these artists live this yr too.

Thanks to the Vinyl District for putting This Is BASIC in their Best of 2024 list!

Awesome! Pumped for Nick

Thanks to @bandcamp.com and @marcissist.bsky.social for including Moon Pulses on their Best Experimental Music of 2024 list! Couldn’t have made this one without co-producer Johnny DeBlase and @islandhouserecs.bsky.social 🌘🌊🌗🌊🌖

Thanks for including my Moon Pulses album! (Find it on Island House Recordings.)

Philadelphia is home of a lot of free-thinking artists, doing weird and wild stuff, and that includes a host of pedal builders. I hit up the Philly Pedal Party this weekend and caught up with a few of them for Premier Guitar. www.premierguitar.com/features/gea...

My perennial favorite year-end list is the dedicated and detailed in delivered by @aquariumdrunkard.com. Thanks for putting me on here—in two entries!—and for all the excellent suggestions. It’s the end of the year, and I still have some listening homework to do!

On the latest 100 Guitarists podcast, we talked to Metalocalypse creator and total genius Brendon Small about his love for SLAYER!!!!!! (Find it wherever you find your pods.) youtu.be/w1xq82ELAJc?...

The latest from Brian John McBrearty is a slice of deep-cut ethereal meditation jazz that is not to be missed. www.stereogum.com/2289487/bria...

Donald Fagen’s bad attitude in the Yacht Rock doc is absolute perfection.

Sometimes I’ll think I have some of this guitar stuff figured out, but then I listen to Johnny Smith and remember there’s so much more to do.

I saw a great Modest Mouse show last night that will now take the number 3 spot on my most aggressive Philly audiences list behind Seu Jorge and a They Might Be Giants family matinee show.