From Aguilar to Ashdown and beyond, here’s a look at the new gear that had bassists abuzz at this year’s NAMM show ...

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This week has been a blast reviewing the 2026 Audi RS3, a compact four-door sedan beast of a hot rod. The RS3 has always been ...

The deaths of Greg Lake, Keith Emerson, and Asia’s John Wetton still shake Palmer: “It’s quite strange to lose them in one ...

You might already know that JBL doesn't just do wireless speakers and earbuds; they're also a big name in live audio. The brand is now trying its hand somewhere in between with a novel product ...

Orange has played a trailblazing role in the micro and mini-amp phenomenon with its tube-equipped Terror amps, but the firm ...

What a phenomenal year for music! There were so many incredible releases from artists new and old that it was really, really difficult to narrow it down! Unlike some publications, we at The Blue ...

Using AI in art has become a hot topic over the last few years. From drawing and design to writing and producing, AI has caused debates over what counts as original art and how artists can protect ...