Entries by Myrna Cazessus

Preview New Tracks From Upcoming Amoral Album

Finnish metallers Amoral have a new album called Fallen Leaves & Dead Sparrows ready for Feb. 14 release, but fans of the band were able to preview the acoustic-driven track “If Not Here, When?” late last year. Now, Amoral has another fresh track at the ready, with the hard-hitting “No Familiar Faces” coming out earlier this […]

Damian Howard Performs New Track in the Guild Lounge

During a recent stop by the Guild Lounge, Australian singer/songwriter Damian Howard performed a new song that he had just finished, a heartfelt gem titled “Once in a While.” In addition, Howard pulled out the title track to his beautiful 2010 album Out of My Hands, which is another great example of his skilled storytelling. Watch […]

Premier Guitar Spotlights Vintage M-75 Aristocrat

Premier Guitar spotlighted the 1958 Guild M-75 Aristocrat in its December’s Vintage Vault feature. The article traces the origins of this vintage guitar, which was reissued by Guild in 2013 in an Antique Burst finish. As PG notes, the 1954 Guild catalog described the M-75 as follows: “The use of an exclusively developed lighter semi-solid […]

Watch Scott Matthews in the Guild Lounge

When UK singer/songwriter Scott Matthews came by the Artist Showroom in London, he performed this lovely version of “Eyes Wider Than Before,” which appeared on 2006’s Passing Stranger. In the clip, Matthews also shares his thoughts on the Guild F-30 Standard acoustic guitar.

Doyle Dykes Performs Christmas Concert in Knebworth

Doyle Dykes was recently the featured performer at St. Martin’s Church in Knebworth, England. Dykes, who has a Christmas album of his own, performed several holiday standards, including a jaunty version of the song “Greensleeves.” For those that weren’t able to make the show, video of the performance can be seen below.  Enjoy the clip and […]

Fran Healy of Travis Featured on Ernie Ball’s Set Me Up

While in Los Angeles recently, Scottish rock band Travis stopped by the Ernie Ball showroom to appear on their web series Set Me Up. The show features artists and their instruments, and frontman Fran Healy took some time to tell a few stories and offer a few tips on how to play the song “Reminder,” […]

The Lumineers Cover Talking Heads at You Oughta Know Concert

In mid-November, the Lumineers cover of Talking Heads’ “This Must Be the Place (Naïve Melody)” was named the No. 1 viral song of the week on Spotify. The band also played the track live on VH1’s You Oughta Know concert last month. The Lumineers’ version stays true to the light groove of the original to start […]