Interviews

We were tired of bad recordings, so we went to visit Kevin Antreassian at Backroom Studios for some tips. Want to take your recordings to the next level? Here's how. 

Studio time is a big deal, and it's important to be prepared. That's why we asked Kevin Antreassian, owner/producer of Backroom Studios, what he wishes his clients knew before getting into the studio. Are you ready for your studio time?

It was definitely hot when we interviewed Chris and Ryan from Hot Mulligan — the weather wasn't friendly... But we still got to talk all about their time at Warped Tour, the rebirth of emo, and of course their signature Reverend guitars. 

Gibson has officially opened their vault. What treasures lay inside? All the most influential guitars of the 20th century — and we got to check it out FIRST! You won't believe what we saw. 

Ever wonder what a battle between a plane, tank, and submarine would look like? So do we! That's why we caught Tigers Jaw before their show to ask them. It's a fun interview you don't want to miss. 

It takes a lot to build some of the best acoustic guitars in the game? What does it take exactly? Well, we went and asked one of the top builders in the business: Bob Taylor himself! If you like acoustic guitars, you don't want to miss this interview. 

Yes, the Dovydas interview was just as unique and electrifying as the man himself. It had everything: live looping, crazy stories, deep personal moments. We laughed, we cried, and we ROCKED! It's one you don't want to miss. 

We heard a funky version of the Seinfeld theme coming out of the Schecter Studio, and who could it be but the amazing Charles Berthoud! We got to talk to Charles about his love of Schecter, songwriting, and what it's like to play with Victor Wooten. 

The Ernie Ball NAMM booth always has something cool to see. And this year, it had Jason Richardson! We got to talk to Jason about where he finds space for his extensive guitar collection, what it's like to be a musician in modern times, and what's coming up. 

Put your picks away, because we got to talk to Matteo Mancuso at the Yamaha booth at NAMM 2026. We talked all about his writing process, where to find inspiration, and of course, his love for the Yamaha Revstar. 

Is it getting hot in here or is it just Rsonist from Heatmakerz? We got to chat with Rsonist and learn a few things about producing, fostering creativity, and just letting the musical juices flow. 

Schecter has all the goodies at NAMM 2026 — including Mastodon guitarist Nick Johnston. We got to chat with Nick all about his relationship with Schecter, pracitcing guitar, and how creativity can resolve your woes. 

Guess who we found at the Ernie Ball booth at NAMM 2026. Our good buddy Steve Morse! We got to talk to him all about his warmup routine, what it's like playing with arthritis, and how he built his signature Music Man. Check it out now! 

Guess who we ran into at the Wellmont Theater in Montclair, NJ...? Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson of Opeth! We got to talk to them all about how they make music, their awesome PRS guitars, and a few tips and tricks for the up-and-coming metal artists out there. 

How good do you have to be to be considered Wolfgang Van Halen's favorite guitarist? Pretty darn good! And we were lucky enough to get a few pointers from the man himself: Aaron Marshall! Check out the interview right here. 

If you see a big ol' bus at NAMM, you knock on the door to see who's inside. And we found Nathan East! We got to talk chat all about how to get the callback, loving what you do, and of course his new Laney Digbeth amp. 

We got to talk to the incredible Billy Corgan at NAMM 2026, and he told us all about his latest collaboration with Laney: the SUPERGRACE LOUDPEDAL. It's a super versatile 60-watt amp that fits on your pedalboard! Check out the interview here. 

We got the opportunity to talk to John 5... again! And this time was just as much fun. We got to discuss all things music, touring, Hall of Fame snubs, and we even asked how our buddy Churro was doing — which is great btw! 

Tommy Emmanuel is one of the best acoustic players on the planet, and we got to sit down with him to talk all about his career, songwriting process, and how to create "an attitude for gratitude." Oh, and he plays a lot, too! 

Can three influencers who have never collaborated before write a hit together in one session? Let's find out in this episode of Track From Scratch ft. Soklo, Spilly Cave, & Shane Becker.