NEWS:

• Katana Gen 3 Review is coming from Electrikjam, but we are taking our time with this amp. Should you go out and buy this amp? Well...
• Baking Terms work well when describing guitar tones?
• We both have broken brains for some reason.
• Cell Phone release dates are wild, man.
• Technology is always a couple of years ahead of what we see, which also applies to guitars and amp tech
• BOSS is one of the most thoughtful amplifier companies, at least when it comes to updates.
• Marshall Amps has a new CEO, and he might be the end of the company. Will Marshall get into modeling and multi-fx? If they do, what will happen? Christopher knows, and it is not positive.
• "Lifestyle Brands" are killing good industries in the music world.
• The Harley Benton ST Modern is an amazing guitar and can rival the bigger brands. This guitar can do EVERYTHING.
• Jazzmaster-shaped guitars are awesome, and we owe a lot to that design, especially when it comes to Shoegaze.
• Richard and Christopher are both ambidextrous?
• Smashing Pumpkins are a great band...but only for a few albums. The band also recently auditioned 15 THOUSAND guitar players.

MAIN TOPIC: Spotify Is Destroying Artists

"Music is basically free to make, why pay the artists?"

Spotify is something we all look at as a very convenient app, allowing users to play any artists they want. But now that the company is huge, with tons of money...why are the artists not seeing any of that profit? How did Spotify get to this point?

We have a solution to the artists' issues with Spotify, but we need Taylor Swift to help us out. Taylor, if you are listening...we have a proposition!

Richard knows how to "hold it". Tune in next week!

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This week we talk about:

• Richard and Christopher both have the sniffles.
• Children are germ farms.
• The new BOSS Katana Gen 3 has dropped, but how good is it compared to older generations? Should guitarists who already own a Katana switch to the Gen 3?
• The Boss Katana Cult? What is the difference between the BOSS katana models?
• Do the new Katana amplifiers support Sneaky Amps?
• Line 6 Catalyst CX: It is still unlike the Katana in every way.
• The new Pallbearer album is different but amazing.
• Is Google a sinister entity?

Main Topic: Is AI A Threat To Music?
It seems like AI is everywhere, and people have started to rely on it. While AI can be an amazing tool for production and menial tasks, it is NOT creative. But we have a sneaky suspicion about modern rock producers, and Rick Beato has even pointed it out in his videos.

But AI does not have the ability to be relatable, or creative. In fact, AI might be plagiarizing some content creators. How is this legal, and better yet...how long until AI goes away?

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Today We Discuss:

• Christopher & Richard talk about the weather for some reason.
• The new TONEX One is an amazing piece of gear for amplifier purists.
• Adam Jones using a stereo setup live? Is that one of his secrets?
• Richard made Adam Jones from TOOL mess up on stage.
• What is up with bathroom urinals at concerts and venues? Do you talk to people in the bathroom? Are you "that" guy?

Main Topic This Week: Who Are the Best Music Producers in Rock & Metal?

Rock and Metal production has definitely changed over the years, but how did we get where we are now? Christopher seems to think that modern production techniques really kicked off during the 70's with Boston's famous self-titled album. Join us for a dive into music history.

From the Beatles to Wil Putney in modern times, producers make the "sound" of an album. Who are YOUR favorite producers? Leave a comment below or email us for a shout-out on air!

If you are into recording yourself, check out our Mastering 101 Course! We explain how to get the best sound from your home studio without buying expensive plugins.

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