Darren Hunt is a singer-songwriter who has enjoyed some recent success as three of his originals were recorded by other artists over the past five years. A writer first, musician second, Darren's strong suit is seeing the depth and beauty in even the most mundane piece of audio gear and bringing that to the page. He's fronted three bands over the course of his career, but is happily retired, focusing on his family and writing screenplays.
Where it all started While the origins of country music are many and varied, spanning decades and covering a wide swath of the American East and... Read more »
How do you analyze the songwriting of an artist whose writing spans 60 years and over 70 albums, in a career that has seen many phases, with... Read more »
Chicken pickin’ — that much-used, often-misunderstood term in the world of guitar-speak. What is it, exactly? What ISN’T it? How is it even... Read more »
The world of portable and handheld recording devices continues to evolve and expand. Here’s a list of some of our favorite production tools that... Read more »
The list of greatest rhythm guitarists would be, like any “best of” list, a long and contested one. From early innovators like Bo Diddley, Chuck... Read more »
Finding a great pair of headphones can be a daunting task. The sheer variety alone is overwhelming. Leaving aside the debate over open-back... Read more »
Guitar picks — they’re the unsung hero in the world of guitars, resting invisibly, as it were, in the shadows between the fingers of the players... Read more »
