Daydreaming about music almost outdoes the real thing — or at least that’s the case for Nathan Marona who grew up in the enigmatic swamp of the Florida Panhandle. Nathan shaped his writing and music chops studying literature in college and found himself equally as drawn to the backstories behind genres, bands, and gear as he was to the music. His appetite for deep dives led to a few independent internet blogs, a zine called Nascar Noir, and now articles here at Sweetwater where gear and great stories collide.
Why settle for living your life as a couch potato when you could evolve into a couch guitar hero by squeezing in extra playing time from the... Read more »
Record deals and access to commercial studios are no longer required to make a pop hit that charts. In 2024, there are more pathways for artists... Read more »
Boris and Uniform’s collaborative LP Bright New Disease bridges the distance between New York and Japan. It grapples with pandemic upheaval... Read more »
The more pop songs change, the more they stay the same, right? Not quite! Sweetwater staff checked some bubblegum earworms pulled from the... Read more »
Top-notch gear at the right price backed by the best customer service in the biz — that’s what Sweetwater is all about. As a top source for... Read more »
The TC Electronic Plethora platform is the perfect first multi-effects gateway for people who think they prefer analog or are intimidated by... Read more »
How many pickups do you need? Is three too many? Is two just enough? What about one? There’s no universal right or wrong number. The best pickup... Read more »
These days, it’d be rare to witness a crowd causing an uproar over classical music. But that’s what happened in the 1920s when Leon Theremin... Read more »
Let me introduce you to Edward Harper. Harper is my point of contact for the band High Vis, but, among his bandmates and friends in the UK,... Read more »
In September 2022, Jim Irsay displayed his collection of rock ‘n’ roll, pop culture, and history memorabilia for the citizens of Indianapolis —... Read more »