Pedals and Effects is proud to present its newest entry of The Pedals And Effects 5 featuring pianist/keyboardist Rachel Eckroth. Based out of LA, Rachel is an accomplished and incredibly talented multi-instrumentalist who has a very unique style. Taking notes from jazz, indie, pop, Rachel weaves in and out sonic convention making her one of the most interesting musicians in the scene.
Read MoreThe Pedals And Effects 5, builders series, concludes this run with the guys from WMD - William Mathewson and Alex Anderson. I have known WMD's big cheese, William Mathewson, for years. He was one of the first interviews I ever did for Pedals And Effects. He came to 5 Starr Sound Labs when I only had half of my gear in there and three lights and he was the only employee at WMD. These guys are known to make the gnarly stuff for us sound freaks so we're stoked to have them for The Pedals And Effects 5.
Read MorePedals And Effects goes way back with this week's Pedals And Effects 5 guest, Ben Hinz. I met Ben in 2010 after he had hooked me up with one of his Eau Claire fuzzes. Ben drove from Eau Claire Wisconsin (where he lives), to Chicago to see Mars Volta open for Soundgarden. Ben and I hit it off instantly and we have remained friends ever since.
Read MoreThe Pedals And Effects 5 is swinging hard with the notorious Jack Deville from Mr. Black pedals. Jack and I became friends during an Earthquaker Devices bowling party they throw every year at winter NAMM. He and I hit it off big time. Jack is super cool, very smart and is obsessed with pedals. I love his builds and I love his ideas. So much so that Pedals And Effects did a promotion with him a few months ago with his amazing envelope filter the Fwonk Beta!
Read MorePedals And Effects hitting hard with another installment of Pedals And Effects 5, and this week's column features Ryan Ratajski of Fuzzrocious. I can't remember the first time I met Ryan but I know the last time I saw him was at this year's winter NAMM with his wife Shannon. Ryan has many fans from his commitment to fuzz (duh!) but he also has great ideas on music, running a family business and currently plays in two bands Cavale and Plutonian.
Read MoreThe Pedals And Effects 5, the builders series, continues with Matt Holl of Wren and Cuff. I met Matt Holl through a 2009/2010 email correspondence when I was investigating his Pickle Pie Hella Fuzz. I was weary of touring with my Sovtek fuzz and was looking for a suitable replacement. I hit up Matt and the rest as they say, is history.
Read MoreThe Pedals And Effects 5, the builders series, continues with Brady Smith of Old Blood Noise Endeavors! I met Brady when he was working at Walrus Audio and he and Seth McCarroll decided to break out and start their own "niche based" pedal company. Their stuff is unique with a lot of features you may not find on other effects. These dudes build pedals that they wanted to use in their own musical endeavors (no pun intended).
Read MoreThe Pedals And Effects 5 is really a reader favorite. When we decided to go with not just interviewing musicians on tour, but submitting the questions to builders who play, it elevated the column. Tom Cram from Digitech/DOD is this week's contributor and his insight is clean, helpful and smart. I also like to think we are going bring awareness to the pedal purchasing community that most builders are great musicians with just as valid ideas about gear as touring musicians
Read MoreWe at Pedals And Effects have a series called "The Pedals And Effects 5" where we've asked fellow touring musicians five questions we think could help our readers (and fellow musicians) gain some insight to the world of effects. Today's installment is a little different because it features, not only a great musician, but a legendary pedal builder, Jamie Stillman of Earthquaker Devices!
Read MorePedals and Effects is back with the first Pedals and Effects 5 entry of the new year! For those unfamiliar, “The Pedals and Effects 5” is where we ask musicians of all styles and all walks of life how they first got into pedals, and what pedals are currently inspiring them. It will be the same five questions every time, so be sure to keep an eye out to see what your favorite artist has to say about their favorite pedals and effects. Today’s entry for the Pedals and Effects 5 features long time pedal fiend and friend to Pedals and Effects, Jonathan Hischke.
Read MoreToday’s entry for the Pedals and Effects 5 features Tera Melos bassist, and pedal junkie Nathan Latona! For those just tuning in, “The Pedals and Effects 5” is where we ask musicians of all styles and all walks of life how they first got into pedals, and what pedals are currently inspiring them. It will be the same five questions every time, so be sure to keep an eye out to see what your favorite artist has to say about their favorite pedals and effects. From their unconventional sounds, cutthroat live shows and obsession with the Simpsons, Tera Melos has been heralded as one of the pioneers of “math rock,” Tera Melos released their latest album X’ed Out in 2013, you can find out more information about Tera Melos here.
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