Jason Lytle on Grandaddy's emotional return and his '70s Fender Jazzmaster
The Grandaddy band leader always preferred “keeping things pure” to achieving greatness – and he’s done almost all of it with the one and only guitar he’s ever needed
Stay updated with breaking news from Fender Jazzmaster. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The Grandaddy band leader always preferred “keeping things pure” to achieving greatness – and he’s done almost all of it with the one and only guitar he’s ever needed
There was something distinctly old-fashioned about the initial hype that greeted the Last Dinner Party early last year. The all-female London-based quintet were getting magazine covers before they had released any music, such was the fervour surrounding their live shows. Some readers will have seen them support Florence + the Machine at their Irish dates last year.
What Do We Do Now has some interesting moments on its first side, but quite a bit of it does feel leaden and lacking in energy. The decision to add electric lead guitars to a J Mascis solo record for the first time is a welcome one.
The award-winning Benson Delay pedal has near limitless note bending and sounds fantastic
In this archival interview, the tapping maestro – who would go on to join the Late Night with Seth Meyers band – discusses how she layers countless guitar tracks without losing sight of the song, and