If this riff sounds oddly familiar, that’s because it started life as The Police. Ruff Sqwad, the East London grime crew, built this one around the guitar hook from Message in a Bottle, pitched it up and roughed it into something grimier, with Wiley on the mic. I love a good sample flip, and this […]
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I have always been a massive fan of Johnny Marr’s guitar playing. His rhythm work is so unique, and I only seemed to realize it when I started learning his songs myself. There’s something about the way he combines melodic lines with percussive strumming that just clicks on ukulele. Let’s learn to play one of
This was the first time I remember Blink-182 taking a serious turn. I heard the song at a pretty poignant time in my life, just a few years after my own parents split. Truth be told, it wasn’t until years later that I truly understood the depth of the song, but I knew at the
New Radicals might be considered a one-hit wonder, but “You Get What You Give” was in loads of movies and very much felt like a part of childhood for many of us. That uplifting, optimistic vibe hits different on ukulele. It’s got a simple intro that translates really well to the instrument, so let’s learn
Joji and the uke go together like white toast and salted butter. He uses one a lot in his songs, but even when he doesn’t, they translate remarkably well. Let’s learn to play “Will He” on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to
This was a huge song when I was a teenager, by that I mean the music video was spammed on Kerrang! relentlessly. Remember that huge statue and then it starts raining at the end as Chester begins screaming? Ah, memories. It’s super simple to play on the ukulele, so let’s learn to play it. What
This classic R&B track translates surprisingly well to ukulele, and it’s a great way to practice your barre chord technique. Let’s learn to play Mary J. Blige’s “Family Affair” on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this
This was always one of the standout tunes for me on that breakthrough album. In fact, who am I kidding—it’s a flawless album and there are riffs and licks for days. This one is super nippy and has no business being played on ukulele, but let’s do it anyway, lol. What Are We Learning To
Indie heroes Arctic Monkeys combined with the ukulele has been a big hit with fans of this website. I’ve arranged every one of their albums for the uke, and you can see my medley of AM here. “Do I Wanna Know” is a monster riff that sounds really good on the ukulele, and it’s become
For anyone who has been following this website for a while, you know I’m a huge Linkin Park fan. This was my first band—you know, the one that you become more than a casual listener to. Posters on the wall, ripping articles out of Kerrang!, taping their videos on VHS, that sort of thing, lol.
My first introduction to Jay Z was his mega collab with Linkin Park. It wasn’t the first time a metal band had collaborated with hip hop artists—Anthrax and Public Enemy famously did “Bring the Noise” back in 1991—but it was certainly the most mainstream and successful. I’m not surprised either; Jay Z’s production has always
No doubt about it, this is an anthem. I just caught the tail end of the Blur vs Oasis thing, so I never was quite able to have a strong opinion on who I liked more. I just loved them both, to be honest. Regardless of that, this is a banger and the intro riff
One of the most iconic riffs of the late 2000s! “Kids” by MGMT was everywhere when it dropped, and that synth line is instantly recognizable. Featured on the Oracular Spectacular album, it’s a perfect example of how electronic music can translate beautifully to acoustic instruments. Let’s learn to play Kids my MGMT on the ukulele.
Tool’s “Lateralus” is a masterpiece of progressive metal, and this iconic riff translates surprisingly well to ukulele. While it might seem challenging at first, breaking it down into manageable sections makes it totally doable. Let’s learn to play this Tool classic on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of
I kinda respect MGK’s versatility in music. Whatever he tries his hand at, he seems to deliver. I was really into his early hip hop music, so I’m all ears whenever he puts anything out. The opening guitar riff on this translates pretty well onto ukulele, so let’s learn to play it. What Are We
No doubt about it, this is an anthem. I just caught the tail end of the Blur vs Oasis thing, so I never was quite able to have a strong opinion on who I liked more. I just loved them both, to be honest. Regardless of that, this is a banger and the intro riff
Pop-punk on a ukulele? Maybe not the most obvious combination—but honestly, who cares? If you enjoy playing it, that’s all that matters. I’ve picked out some of the biggest pop-punk riffs from the Kerrang! TV era—the ones that soundtracked my teenage years growing up in the north of England. They might not have been written
This banger from Mac Miller and Ty Dolla $ign is one of the standout tracks from this album. The Acoustic guitar intro works perfectly on the ukulele too, so let’s learn to play it. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end
Much to the belief of many that this song was about getting high, and then low on drugs. The song is actually about the band members obsession with cars. They were all full-time car mechanics and body painters so any spare cash they had went into their car collections. You may have never even heard
My first introduction to this song was a cover that The Kooks did for a free CD with NME magazine. Way back when it was in print. Peter Bjorn and Johns pitch-perfect alchemy on that whistling intro is just delightful. Let’s learn to play the opening of Young Folks on the ukulele. What Are We
For me, this is when Muse reached their musical peak. This album is just flawless, not a bad track on it. Layers up layers on cool things we can pick out. Let’s learn to play Map Of The Problamtique on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? The tabs are from a little arrangement
I confess I was completely unaware of this song until somebody on Instagram suggested I arrange the into for the uke. I’m very glad they did, as its a total bop based around some delightful chords. With some licks going them together it becomes a super fun song to play. Let’s learn to play it
Bowie’s immaculate songwriting was only matched by his exceptionally skilled guitarist , Mick Ronson. A guitar wizard that was born just a stone’s throw away from me in my hometown of Hull. A truly talented pair that time will never forget. ( Mick Ronson did not play on Rebel Rebel but he’s still an East
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|-2—–2—–2—|-2/4—4—4b5—|-2—–2—–2—|-2—–2—–2—| E|—————–|—————–|—————–|—————–| C|—————–|—————–|—————–|—————–| G|-4—4—–4—4-|-4/6-6———–|-4—4—–4—4-|-4—4—–4—4-| ??A|-12——10—12——10—12—-10-| E|—-12———–12———–12—-| C|————————————| G|————————————| Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A |—-0–0-0–0-0-0-0—2—2–2-0—0-0-0-0-0-|E |-2–2–0-2–2-3-2-2—3—3–3-0—0-0-0-0-0-|C |-2–2–2-2–2-2-2-2—2—2–2-1—1-1-1-1-1-|G |-2—————-2—0—0–0-2—2-2-2-2-2-|A |——————————-|————————-|E |-3-3-3-2-0———————|————————-|C |———–2—–2—2-1—–4-|-2—–2-2—–2—1—–|G |——————-4———–|———–4————-| Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing
One of the killer beats on The Devine Feminine by Mac Miller is Skin. Theres a beautiful guitar lick going on in the background of the verse. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the
This is by no means the most popular New Order song out there, but it’s easily my favourite and it lends itself really well to the ukulele. You are going to need to play this on a low G if you want it to sound as close as possible. What Are We Learning To Play?
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|—-7-9-7——————- E|———-9-5—–5——— C|-4————4—6—1-2-4- G|—————————- Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing these songs in no
I am a huge fan of The Boss and have been for as long as I can remember. So it was only a matter of time before I learnt to some of his songs. Naturally, I choose my favourite of his and arguably one of his best. Let’s learn to play Dancing In The Dark
The last track on the Swimming album is one of the best instrumentals on there IMO. Its got a killer bass-line that’s backed up by some kind of plucky synth. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to
I fell in love with Smashing Pumpkins after seeing the video for 1979 on Kerrang! way back when. it wasn’t long before i had gotten a copy of Siamese Dream and was immediately awed by the fantastic guitar work on it. The pinnacle of it being Cherub Rock. What Are We Learning To Play? Below
I first heard this song from these people on YouTube that used to upload covers while driving in a van. This was way back in the early days of YT, before every man and his dog got hold of a Sony AX7. This band would just prop their iPhone on the dash and go for
This song from the Swimming album is borderline perfect to play on the ukulele. Its bright, playful and also super easy to play! So let’s learn to play Dunno on our four string friend. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end
I always assumed this song was about Georges sexuality and this was him coming out to his fans. Turns out it was a big f*** you to his record label and his way of taking his artistic creativity back. He’s speaking directly to his fans when he says ” I won’t let you down, I
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|—————– E|—–3—4p3—3- C|-3-3—3—–3— x2 G|—————– A|———3——- E|—–4—–4—4- C|-1-1—1—–1— x2 G|—————– A|———3——- E|—–4—–4—4- C|—0—0—–-0— x2 G|-1————— Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and
Welsh rockers BFMV bursted onto the airwaves in the mid 00s. Their humongous debut album The Poison seemed to breath new life into a struggling UK heavy metal scene. The full thing is riddled with riffs but the one that stands out to me is the opening to Tears Don’t Fall. What Are We Learning
My first introduction to The Doors was from the Need For Speed Underground 2 soundtrack. Snoop Dogg featured on a deadly remix of Riders Of The Storm. Does anyone else remember that? Let’s learn to play one of their biggest songs People Are Strange on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is
Dire straits are one of those bands that you don’t realise how many of their songs you actually know. Not until you let Spotify take you on a journey after you have listened to Sultans Of Swing. Walk Of Life is uplifting, euphoric and sounds fantastic on the ukulele, let’s learn to play it. What
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|———2-4—5—–7—–5-4—|———-2-4—5—–7—–5-4—| E|—5-4———–5—–7——-5-|—-5-4———–5—–7——-5-| C|———————————|———————————-| G|-2—–2—–2—–2—–2——-|–2—–2—–2—–2—–2——-| Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing these songs in no
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs This arrangement is not in the original key so it may sound odd if you try and play along to the song. A|—–4-5–4-5-|—–4-5–4-5-| E|————–|————–| C|—2———-|—4———-| G|-0————|-2————| A|—–4-5–4-5-|—–7-9-7—-| E|————–|—5———-| C|—6———-|————–|
The Stone Roses were a different breed. They get lumped into the whole Madchester/Britpop era but for me, they were so much more than that. If they managed to keep up the momentum of their sublime debut album, they would have reached the levels of Pink Floyd in my opinion. Super crafted songs and executed
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You can so tell this song was written by David Bowie, its drenched in Bowie-Esque-ness. It’s a fantastic song regardless. The first time I heard it was from the remake of The Magic Roundabout film in 2004. I immediately got on Limewire and downloaded it lol. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What
I loved this song growing up and I foolishly believed it was about my home town for years. Even though they are a Kiwi/Australian band, we have a road in Hull called Mount Pleasant (it’s not pleasant in the slightest). I just assumed they were singing about it haha. Great band and a lovely guitar
My first introduction to this band was when Sabrina the teenage witch was obsessed with them and they made an appearance on her show ?. I never listened to their music after that but their name stuck with me. Years later I found Blister In The Sun on a Spotify playlist and that acoustic intro
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|—11-9-7—7—-7——7-7– E|-7———–7-9—-7-9—— C|—————————– G|—————————– A|-7—–7–|—11-9-7——— E|—7-9—-|-7——–9p7—– C|———-|—————x2- G|———-|—————— Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing
The opening track from Swimming is beautiful and it sounds fantastic on the ukulele, so let’s learn to play it. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs For this piece we are combining the main vocal
This song has had many incarnations. I first heard the Metallica version when I was a kid and loved it. But there’s something about the softer Thin Lizzy version that touches me more. It’s an iconic riff and sounds fantastic on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what
Ed is one of them fellas that I just love. He has been working on his musical endeavours pretty much since he left his mum’s womb. Not only is his work ethic remarkable, but his songwriting ability is equally as good. His guitar work on I See Fire had my ears prickling the first time
Kendrick’s humongous hit m.A.A.d city from his album good kid, m.A.A.d city is a pure hip hop banger. It’s also super simple to play, so let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of
Kendrick’s humongous hit m.A.A.d city from his album good kid, m.A.A.d city is a pure hip hop banger. It’s also super simple to play, so let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of
The Devine Feminine album was my first real introduction to Mac Miller. I heard songs like Knock Knock years ago but just kinda brushed them off. I wish i never as i immediately fell in love with DF when i listened to it. Let’s learn to play the opener Congratulations on the ukulele. What Are
Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut album Good Kid, M.A.A.D City is arguably what launched him into the hip-hop icon that be has become today. Its ridden with soulful beats with one of the standout ones being The Art Of Peer Pressure. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play?
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|-3—7———————|———–2—2-2—————–| E|-0—–8—————3—|——-3—3—3-3—3/5-5-5-5/3—| C|-0——-7—4p2p0-4—4—|—4/2—–2—2-2—————4-| G|-0—————–4——-|———————————–| Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing these songs in no
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A |-1—–1–1-1—1-1–1-1-1-1—1—–1–1-1—1-1–1-1-1-1-|E |-1h2—2–2-2—2-2–2-2-2p1—1—–1–1-1—1-1–1-1-1-1-|C |-1—–1–1-1—1-1–1-1-1-1—1—–1–1-1—1-1–1-1-1-1-|G |-3—–3–3-3—3-3–3-3-3-3—3—–3–3-3—3-3–3-3-3-3-|A |-1—–1–1-1—1-1–1-1-1-1—1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-|E |-2—–2–2-2—2-2–2-2-2p1—1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-|C |-3—–3–3-3—3-3–3-3-3p1—1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-|G |-3—–3–3-3—3-3–3-3-3-3—3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-|A |—–4————|—–4————|—–4————|———————-|E |—6—6-4–6-6-6-|—6—6-4–6-6-6-|—6—6-4–6-6-6-|-4/6-6-6–6-6-6-6-4-2-|C |-6—————-|-5—————-|-3—————-|———————-|G |——————|——————|——————|———————-| Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to
This another one of those songs that I have Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to thank for introducing me to it. I have such fond memories of stealing a car and cruising through the mountains with this playing on K-DST Classic Rock radio. Let’s learn to play the signature synth line that plays throughout the
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A ukulele capo is a tool that changes your ukulele’s tuning quickly. It wraps around the neck, allowing you to play higher chords without barring with your finger. While not essential, capos make learning new songs easier.
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I fell in love with Smashing Pumpkins after seeing the video for 1979 on Kerrang! way back when. it wasn’t long before i had gotten a copy of Siamese Dream and was immediately awed by the fantastic guitar work on it. The pinnacle of it being Cherub Rock. What Are We Learning To Play? Below
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This beautiful acoustic guitar intro is some of John Frusciante’s best work in my opinion. The chords are pretty straight forward in theory, but his inversions give them a super unique sound. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be
Often regarded as one of the hardest sings in the world to play on guitar…why not take away two strings, and use a much smaller instrument and lets give it a go on the ukulele! What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the
One of the somewhat obscure and often forgotten about tracks from Stadium Arcadium. It’s a shame as it’s got some lovely guitar work by John Frusciante. Let’s learn to play the main riff from Turn It Again on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be
One of the standout tracks from the Stadium Arcadium album with its killer bass-line. To be fair though, which RHCP song doesn’t have one of those! Let’s learn to play Hard To Concentrate on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by
Harry Styles hit us again with another sublime album, jam-packed with blissful and thoughtful tracks. One of the standouts being Keep Driving. It lends itself really well to the ukulele so let’s learn play it. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the
Without a doubt, my favourite song from Harry Styles Harry’s House album. It’s also got a killer intro riff that sounds perfect on the ukulele. So let’s learn to play it. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post.
Harry Styles third album Harrys House follows suit from his previous albums and is another masterpiece. Let’s learn to play Daydreaming on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs We are mimicking Harry’s vocal
I just recently arranged the new Arctic Monkeys album The Car and the guitar solo in Big Ideas immediately struck me. It absolutely rips and can be challenging if you are a beginner. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of
I just recently arranged the new Arctic Monkeys album The Car and this is one of this opening track is outstanding. It lends itself nicely to the ukulele but can be a bit of a challenge. So grab a cup of tea and let’s jump in and learn to play it. What Are We Learning To
I just recently arranged the new Arctic Monkeys album The Car and this is one of the standout tracks. It transposes really well on the ukulele and isn’t super taxing to play. So let’s jump in and learn to play it. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|———7—–2-5-| E|—–4————-| C|-4———–4—–| G|——-4———–| Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing these songs in no
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|—————–| E|—6h8p6——x4-| C|-7——-7——-| G|—————–| A|-6—6-3-1-3—1-| E|-3—6-4-3-4—3-| C|-3————-3-| G|—————–| Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs D D D U D U D U U D U A|—-0–2-2–4-4-4-4–4-4-4- E|-2–2–2-2–2-2-2-2–2-2-2- C|-2–2–2-2–2-2-2-2–2-2-2- G|-2———-2-2-2-2–2-2-2- Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|———8-8-8-8-6-4—– E|——-6————-4-6- C|-5-5-8——————- G|————————- A|———–6-6-6-6-6-4—– E|———————–6-4- C|-5-5-3——————— G|——-6-3—————– Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|-2-4-5–12–9—12–9—5-4- E|————10——9——- C|—————————- G|-0————————– A|-2-4-5–16–12–9–12——– E|—————-10—–9p7-9- C|—————————– G|-0————————— Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|-9————-9—-7-5- E|—10-7—7-10—10-7-5- C|——–6———–8-6- G|———————— A|-9————-9—-9–7- E|—10-7—7-10—10-10-7- C|——–6———–9–8- G|————————- Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|——————– E|-3———10-7—7- C|-2—2—7——9— G|-0-0—————- A|——————- E|-3———5-3—3- C|-4—4—4—–4— G|-0-0————— Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|-5—5-6–5—–3-5-3——3—–1–1———– E|-6—6——8—6——–3—–3—-1———– C|-3———————0—–3——2—-2-3-5– G|———————————————— Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be playing these songs in no
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs A|-4-4———-7—4——- E|-5-5—5h7p5–9——7-5– x3 C|-4-4———————- G|-6-6———————- A|-4-4———-7—9–7—- E|-5-5—5h7p5–9——–9– C|-4-4———————- G|-6-6———————- Not sure how to read these tabs? Take my FREE 15-minute course and get up to speed, you’ll be
What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs The tricky part of this song is the crazy stretch. We are barring the 4th fret the using our pinky finger on the 8th and our ring finger to
Often described as one of the greatest British albums of all time. The Rolling Stones – Let It Bleed is phenomenal. The jangling riffs sound as crisp today as they did 50 years ago. Let’s learn to play some of them on the ukulele. Today we are learning to play Gimme Shelter, Monkey Man and You Can’t
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My introduction to this song was not the Lynyrd Skynyrd version. I first heard it on a CD that Kerrang! magazine put together called High Voltage – A Brief History of Rock. Loads of bands did cover versions of some classic rock tunes. One of them happened to be Simple Man performed by Deftones. The
I would say the album that this song is from is my favourite Paramore album. It was a gigantic leap from their early punk/emo days but its one I’m happy they made. The songs just seem so much more refined and better crafted. Let’s learn to play Hard Times on the ukulele. What Are We
This is one of those songs that I instantly recognised when it came on the radio but I would have zero ideas who the artist was. It wasn’t until I was digging through Spotify’s Feel Good playlist looking for songs to arrange on the uke that I discovered who it was. I then went on
Feist is known for her humongous hit 1,2,3,4 that seemed to penetrate radio stations in the mid-00s. She also had a lot of success with Mushaboom that equally dominated tv shows and adverts. You may not know the artist but you will undoubtedly recognise the song. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What
You really begin to appreciate Stevie Wonders musical output when you learn that this song came from his fifteenth album. At that point in time, he hadn’t even released Songs In The Key Of Life yet either. Arguably one of the finest albums from the 70s. The killer riff is instantly recognisable so let’s learn
These guys arrived to the music scene at just the right time for me. I had freshly turned 18 so going out on a Saturday night with my mates was my only concern. This tune would be rinsed like mad in the clubs and I didn’t mind one bit. Let’s learn to play Golden Skans
For me this seems to be most ukulele-esque Slayer song. I mean, we could probably try and learn to play Reign In Blood but does anybody even enjoy moving their fingers that fast. Im using a low G for this but it stills sounds reasonable with a high G too. What Are We Learning To
This is one of them songs that makes me want to get on a motorbike, find a long stretch of road and crank this song up. It’s got a killer intro riff that sounds borderline perfect on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able
Easily one of the most recognisable piano intros and arguably one of the best songs to come out of the 70s. I had probably heard it before in the background somewhere, but this song really touched me when I saw it on the Almost Famous film. There’s a scene where the band is cruising through
The guitar prince himself continues to amaze me with his astounding back catalogue. He is an absolute baller on the 6 string so transferring his music onto the 4 string is often difficult. This song, however, was effortless. Let’s learn to play Waiting On The World To Change on the ukulele. What Are We Learning
One of my unusual obsessions as a teen was The OC. When your a teen growing up in the grim north of England, the sun and beaches of California are somewhat appealing. It also had a killer theme tune. Let’s learn to play Phantom Planets one-hit-wonder California on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To
I’m one of those people that can’t help but say “Shakira, Shakira” whenever her name is mentioned. Much like I would whenever somebody says Jason Derulo, you know what I’m talking about ?. The intro to Hips Don’t Lie is funky as so let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning
They were the giants of the nu-metal era, and for good reason. Linkin Park had a real knack for articulating the many emotions you feel throughout life. For me, it took years of listening to them to understand why. They also know their way around a riff or two. Let’s learn to play Numb, Faint
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I first discovered these guys when iTunes gave away Mansard Roof as the free single of the week (Remember when they used to do that?). I was instantly hooked, the pop sensibility merged with the afro rhythms and obvious Paul Simon influence made them a perfect fit for me. This song pretty much compounds everything
Hold the phone, I just realised this is the first time I have played some Bob Dylan on the ukulele. How on earth has that happened. I listened to his music so much as a teenager. Back when CD shops were a thing I would spend a lot of my time in them pursuing albums.
I always thought The Strokes had this effortless coolness about them. Everything they put out seems to ooze it. Especially the album that You Only Live Once is from. It had the quick and catchy riffs of the first two albums but they also introduced an arena-size sound too. One big regret of mine is
They quickly became one of my favourite bands when I first heard them a few years ago. What I admire the most about Twenty One Pilots is the overall artistry beyond the music. They create worlds just to sing about them, and that’s freaking cool to me! Let’s learn to play Holding on to You,
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Interestingly, this song has nothing to do with Kashmir in India at all. Led Zep frontman Robert Plant wrote it while driving on what he described as a “never ending road” in Morocco. Imagine that, back when rockstars didn’t have smart phones to indulge them on these long tour journeys. Let’s learn to play it
My first introduction to Blondie was during their second wave when they released Maria in 1999. It reached the number one spot in the UK charts, a position they hadn’t occupied in almost 2 decades. It wasn’t until my teen years that I delved into blondie some more and I discovered them to be one
There may be about 5 songs in the world that instantly put a smile on my face and can change my mood. This generational anthem is undoubtedly one of them. Maybe it’s due to me being 9 years old when it was released, the boulders of real-life hadn’t found their way onto my shoulders yet.
One of my favourite Weezer licks and it sounds borderline perfect on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the end of this post. Ukulele Tabs This is a fantastic song to learn as we are incorporating lots of different techniques.
Any fan of Iron Maiden remembers hearing Fear Of The Dark live at Donnington for the first time. It was a bonus track on a Greatest Hits album that me and my mate went halves for as teenagers. Fast, technical and emotive playing. Enough to make an aspiring guitar playing like myself at that age,
Blink-182 have been pigeonholed by critics, on numerous occasions, as a teenage band, and of being juvenile. I wouldn’t say it’s a valid criticism at all. Blink-182’s hilariously awkward tales of adolescent love and childish adulthood are a craft in itself. They clearly have an ear for a catchy melody and a killer riff. Let’s
I’m not sure where and when I first heard this song but I know it was around the time I started learning to play the guitar. My ears immediately started twitching when I heard that wonderful dual harmonising guitar lick. I pretty much sprinted to my acoustic. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele.
One of my fondest memories as a teenager was larking about in the pub that my mates parents ran after school. They would close it for an a few hours and we could be allowed to watch sky tv on the big screen, play pool and drink loads of coke. That was when i first
I was somewhat of a later bloomer to KoRn. They were absolutely getting listened to in my circle of friends but I never gravitated towards them. It wasn’t until I was able to see them live that I really started to appreciate them. They create some serious energy at their shows and goddammit they are
Whether you heard from the classic Tarantino flick Pulp Fiction or the foot-stomping Black Eyed Peas Pump It. There’s no doubt about it, its an earworm of melody. Let’s learn to play the signature riff of Misirolou on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be
This is a great finger picking pattern to learn as although it looks complicated. its not super difficult for even the greenest of players. Once you master it, it sounds delightful. What Are We Learning To Play? Ukulele Tabs Firstly, let’s assign the fingers on our strumming hand. Use your thumb for the top two
I have always found Blink 182 lend themselves really well to the ukulele. When you strip away all the goofiness and silliness, they wrote some fantastic songs. That becomes very evident when you play them very minimally on just a four stringed ukulele. Let’s learn to play my favourite song of theirs, The Rock Show
I love Soul music and absolutely nobody epitomised it as much as Aretha Franklin did. Her astonishing run of hits from the late 60s earned her the title as The Queen Of Soul. Originally recorded by Otis Redding, Aretha and the producer rearranged the song and turned the lyrics to be from the perspective of
The music video used to frighten the hell out of me. I thought the man in the bed was some kind of monster or beast like figure. Turns out it’s a war veteran/victim who just wants his pain and suffering to end. Another example of an extremely well crafted Metallica song. Let’s learn to play
This is one of those songs that I have always avoided as I just thought it would be so simple and naff on the ukulele. I was wrong. The harmonies on the opening lick are just so tasty and it works perfectly on the uke IMO. We have an open C note and if you
I have always said if I could be immediately proficient on any instrument. By that I mean if I could wake up with 50 years of experience on the instrument of my choice. It would absolutely be the harp. I have always loved the delicate but intricate sounds they create. I’m a huge joanna Newsome
Aha Shake Heartbreak simply solidifies the thoughts among many (myself included) that the Kings Of Leon are the best rock band to have come out of America for a long, long time. It’s chock-full of lively, driving songs, awash with Caleb’s Southern, twangy drawl, Nathan’s snappy and precise drumming and Matthew and Jared’s solid basslines
For a lot of the UK followers who are a similar age to me. They will have most likely first heard this song on the Tetley’s teabag advert ?. Bill Withers and a cup of tea in the morning is a winning combination so thank you Tetley’s for bringing it into my life. Let’s learn
This song is originally played on a plucky sounding synth so it works super well on the ukulele. I’m a huge fan of these and I’m gagging for another album from them. For now though, let’s revisit some of their old work and learn to play Lane Boy on the uke. What Are We Learning
Another song that I discovered from music television back in the day. Most of the music to this song was written while Pantera was hungover during a soundcheck. The lyrics were later added in the studio and they are about lead singer Phil Anselmo’s chronic back pain. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is
Made famous by that super cool animated video in the late 90s which was actually animated by the band themselves. Its a chord progression but there’s some super unique chords involved. Let’s learn to play it on a ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able
Grammy award-winning The Black Keys know how to write a good riff, there’s no question about it. One of my favourites is Gold On The Ceiling, a thunderous foot-stomper that’s begging to be played. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you
I have Instagram to thank for introducing me to this song. I asked for suggestions of what to play and this came up. I’m glad somebody did as its such a vibe. I love the guitar work and it translates really well to four strings. Let’s learn to play Texas Sun on the ukulele. What
Another song that I had never heard until somebody on here suggested it to me. I jumped over to YouTube and see it got 50,000,000 views. I press play and I’m exposed to one of the most beautiful acoustic guitar riffs I have ever heard. It sounds equally good on the ukulele too so let’s
I was lucky to be already a fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers before they released the By The Way album. So I was able to experience the hype for it when it was released. They released the title track as a single first and my and mates would split our thumbs open trying
This is quite possibly my favourite song from the 80s. I initially became aware of this band due to hearing them on one of the GTA: Vice City radio stations. Lets learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to
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I recently discovered an old playlist called “Indie Stuff 2005”. Man, what a decent era in UK music. Guitar bands owned the charts and sublime debut albums like Bloc Party’s Silent Alarm were coming out left, right and centre. Banquet is a certified banger. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of
It’s quite sad listening to this song sometimes. It sounds so happy but the lyrics are written by somebody so desperately clinging on for life due to their severe depression. One so strong that they would later end their life. It’s so bizarre that it has gone on to become one of those “feel good”songs
The most iconic Beatles riff of all time? Theres a strong argument for it. Its fairly straight forward to play but there is a little bit of hand twisting to get it right. Every finger on the fretting hand is been used, its spread across three strings and its rather nippy. So I wouldn’t call
I have said it before and I will say it again. Blink-182 don’t get enough credit for their songwriting. When you strip away all the humour and silliness, you are left with some phenomenal compositions, melodies and harmonies. I Miss You is the perfect example of that. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele.
I didn’t really click with Green Day until they released the American Idiot album. After listening to it and becoming obsessed as a 15-year-old. I did a well needed deep dive on their discography. I was blown away by the raw energy and the early signs that they would go on to become stadium sell-outs.
I couldn’t have been happier to see this monster of a song be introduced to a whole new generation of people over on TikTok recently. I wouldn’t have even been in double digits when it was released in the 90s but that guitar intro has stayed in my head ever since. Let’s learn to play
I have my mum to thank for my introduction to The Eagles. She’s not a massive fan or anything but she got me this CD called “The Best Air Guitar Anthems Ever” when I was a kid and learning to play the guitar. She saw it advertised on TV and one of their marketing tactics
The Californication album features some of John Frusciante’s finest guitar work in my opinion. He has the knack for creating fun and intricate riffs that are still assessable for all types of player. He absolutely nails it on all three solos on this track. The intro lick is what really stands out though. Let’s learn
John Squire is one of my favourite guitar players. His playing just appears so effortless and for me, that’s a true mark of a genius player. I got hooked on the Stone Roses as a teenager and they have remained one of my favourite bands ever since. Let’s learn to play This Is The One
I remember been instantly awed by these guys after seeing their live set at Glastonbury on the tv. They had this beautiful simplicity to them. Haunting vocals and amazing production by Jamie XX. The standout track of theirs for me is the Intro to their debut album. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is
It’s been a few years now since Chris Cornell’s passing. I remember Kerrang TV only playing Black Hole Sun during the night. Of course, this was way before the internet and therefore easy access to new songs. That was my way of discovering new artists. Soundgarden was one of those bands. RIP man, I hope
I first heard Alice Coopers music as a child when schools Out would get blasted at my house as a kid. I loved the outro so much, that falsetto harmony is just gorgeous. Today though, we are playing his biggest hit, Poison. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you
This is another one of these songs that always seems to be on the greatest riffs of all-time lists. Lyrically the song is about somebody who has just been fired and is struggling to find replacement work. Very much the sentiment for a lot of people from Birmingham in the UK in the 80s. It
This guys music is just so silky smooth and laid back. I saw his colours session a while back and loved the tone he got out of his 6 string. Today we are learning to play It Runs Through Me, I Wish and Beautiful Escape on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? The
Probably much to the annoyance of a few Aerosmith fans, i like many others discovered this song through the Eminem track Sing For The Moment. A collection of lush chords that sound great on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by
It took me quite a while to get into the guitar prince that is John Mayer. I only ever really knew his songs from them back teen movies back in the 00s. After hearing his album The Search For Everything though, that all changed. The instrumentation on the opening track Still Feel Like Your Man
The whole album that this song is from is laden with licks. In fact, it’s brimming with colourful musical language. It’s sublime and one of my favourite albums of all time. Let’s learn to play the signature riff from Paul Simons Graceland on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video
For a debut album, Ten really is astonishing. It feels like every song has been written by a group of legendary artists. It’s a testament to the album that I bought it when it was 10 years old. Still, 15 years later, I’m still discovering new aspects that I love about it. Even Flow is
This song is about when Mac was playing a drunken gig and somehow drumsticks ended up in his behind. Due to it being the 21st century, a video of it ended up online. One thing led to another and his mother and grandmother saw it. The song is essentially an apology to them. What Are
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How good was nu- metal though? I remember getting a copy of total guitar magazine as a kid and it was a edition devoted to all things nu-metal. Im talking Linking Park, Korn, Deftones and of course Papa Roach. They always had some decent riffs in their locker so lets learn to play one on
I’m not going to lie, I am absolutely in love with John Mayer. It took me a long time to get to grips with his music but I am so glad that I did. Not only is he a brilliant songwriter, but he’s also a phenomenal guitar player. Let’s learn to play Slow Dancing In
I, like many people reading this post, first discovered this song on Tik Tok. Some dude who I follow used it for a cooking video he made. Don’t get me wrong, the meal looked ace, but the song was something else. So much atmosphere and groove, I immediately went into a deep dive of Brent
It’s about time I arranged some U2 on the uke. One of my favourite albums of all time is Joshua Tree. As I write this I’m wondering why on earth I haven’t done it already! Today we are learning to play Sunday Bloody Sunday, One and Where The Streets Have No Name on the ukulele.
I was so happy to see Sufjan Stevens have some mainstream success when he penned the soundtrack to Call Me By Your Name. He has been putting out fantastic music for a long time and it’s about time that the wider world got to hear it. Let’s learn to play Mystery Of Love on the
Anyone remember their family members been super scared when you starting enjoying Slipknot? That was so the case with mine, and the majority of the school when i would wear a Slipknot hoodie. i didn’t care though, they had this undeniable energy that’s impossible not to enjoy. One of my favourite songs is surfacing of
This is so so so undeniably one of the top 5 riffs of all time. Not only is the instrumentation is amazing, but it has some really poignant lines too. One of my favourites being “Maybe it’s not too late, To learn how to love and forget how to hate”. What Are We Learning To
Some lovely lickage from Boy Pablo made me want to learn this song on I the ukulele. A few years ago, this song was in my YouTube recommendations forever before i ever listening to it. Im glad they persevered for so long lol. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what
This song was huge back in the day. There was even a time when they would play the music video on the hour every hour all day for a whole week on Kerrang! TV. The opening lick slaps so lets give it a go on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is
Loyle is one of my favourite rappers in the UK. His meaningful lyrically content is a nice change from all the hard drill bars at the moment. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of drill music. It’s just good to switch it up. His choice of beats for his songs are mouth-watering. Let’s learn
When you have some of the greatest musicians of all time of their selected instruments in the same band. You are bound to have a few good songs that sound great on the uke. Let’s learn to play Californication, Dosed and Sick Love on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? The tabs are
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I would without a doubt put this song in the list of most iconic UK songs ever written. Lyrically it’s bleak, but the instrumentation is so uplifting. Let’s learn to play some of it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? The tabs for this song are taken from this video I created
A song about heartbreak over a killer instrumental. Lil Uzi captured a lot of peoples ears in 2017 when he released this song. It’s easy to see why as the hook is an absolute earworm. Let’s learn to play XO TOUR Llif3 on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? The tabs are from
It’s safe to say Jimmy Eat World were one of my first “Favourite” bands. I mean, I grew up listening to and loved Iron Maiden, Queen and ABBA. But, you know those bands? Those ones that you first start discovering when you’re a teenager and nobody but you seems to like them? Not in a
What can I say about the Beatles that hasn’t been said before? Geniuses, Pioneers and revolutionary are all words that spring to mind when talking about them. One of their members (George) was a huge fan of the uke too. Let’s learn to play Come Together, And Your Bird Can Sing Blackbird and Blackbird on
I was immediately into these guys as soon as I heard them and I have being a fan ever since. They have consistently put out fantastic albums. Their debut album had some great instrumentation on it. Let’s learn to play Always Like This on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a
For me, these guys are one of the more underlooked and underrated bands from the Britpop era. I have seen them live a few times and the energy from the crowd is unmatched. Their debut album Moseley Shoals was sublime. Let’s learn to play The Riverboat Song on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To
Most of the prominent parts of The Specials songs are played by their phenomenal brass section. That doesn’t mean to say we can’t play some of them on the uke though. Let’s learn the signature motif from Message To You Rudy on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of
This song is a perfect example of how exceptionally talented Donald Glover is. The instrumentation on it is just divine. Let’s learn to play Redbone on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? The tabs are from a little arrangement I made for my Tik Tok account recently. Check it out below and keep
Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution … and neither is the timeless masterpiece that is the Back In Black album! AC/DC are well and truly in musical roots, some of my earliest memories are watching old VHS tapes of the likes of Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses and Meat Loaf with my old man. AC/DC
Muse are no strangers to intricate pieces of music and ear-worming riffs. I grew up loving their music and I have been lucky enough to catch them live a few times too. Whether on stage or in the studio, they are an incredible talent. Let’s learn to play Starlight, Plug In Baby and Unintended on
I, like many other people my age from England, first heard this song thanks to the one and only DJ Sammy. A catchy euro-pop number that has the same undeniable mega chorus from the original Don Henley version. I later heard the original while playing GTA: Vice City. Let’s learn to play it on a
I, and you are more than likely the same, first heard this song on TikTok. It quickly became the soundtrack to anything nostalgic on the app. The song is great and it has a lovely intro lick. Let’s learn to play Coming Of Age on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is
Not only is this song one of the most recognisable songs of the 80s. It’s also a staple of my childhood due to it been a part of the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City soundtrack. Honestly, I discovered so much amazing music from those games. Let’s learn to play it on a ukulele. What Are
What can I say about this song that hasn’t been said before? It’s Green Days ballad about Billie-Joes break up with a girl that moved to Ecuador. A song about broken hearts and missed opportunities. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by the
I was hooked on this show as a kid. I’m talking PS1 games, VHS tapes and duvet sets. I even had this Rugrat themed design program on my Windows 95 computer that I designed business cards for all my family on lol. Let’s learn to play the extremely catchy main theme on the ukulele. What
Even on their early albums that were quick and heavily distorted. It’s easy to pick out some fantastic guitar work by Kurt Cobain. He had a knack for writing great songs that had equally fantastic riffs. Let’s learn to play Come As You Are, All Apologies and Lithium on the ukulele. What Are We Learning
This is a regular song on those “riffs you must learn before you die” type lists. For good reason, it sounds sublime and its great little test of finger strength. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to
Some of their songs were regular staples on the CD player in my house as a child. I went on to become a huge fan of Ska and Punk when I was a teen so its easier to see the early influence madness had on me. The main melodies for a lot of their songs
I really do miss those funky in your face hip hop beats from the late 90s and early 00s. Eminem and Dr Dre pretty much laid the blueprint for it. However, it was Eminem alone that produced this one. Let’s learn to play My Band by D12 on the ukulele What Are We Learning To
This song was on a complication CD that my mam got me when I was younger. “The Best Air Guitar Anthems Of All Time”. I will never forget when she came home complaining that she didn’t get a free air guitar like advertised from HMV ? What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a
This is one of those riffs that as soon as you hear it, you want to be able to play it. That was the case with me when I was playing a 6 string years ago anyways. The recording has a lovely tone and it sounds great on a uke. Let’s learn to play I
For me, SZA is one of those artists who’s name I have seen on so many songs. Yet I had never actually listened to her solo music. That all changed when I heard the beautiful instrumental for Good Days on Tik Tok recently. It’s a gorgeous chord pattern that’s elevated with some delay. Let’s learn
Noel Gallagher is hailed as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation. He knew his way around a riff or two as well. Let’s learn to play one of bests riffs of the 90s on a ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to
Not only was he phenomenally talented wordsmith. Notorious B.I.G had an exceptional skill at picking beats to spit on. One of my favourites is One More Chance. Let’s learn to play some of the licks on a ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? I have taken the tabs from a video I posted on
With its undeniable groove, it’s hard not to bop your head or at least tap your foot along to Fools Gold by the Stone Roses. They burst onto the Madchester scene in the late 80s with their phenomenal debut album. Just before the start of the 90s, Fools Gold hit the airwaves. Let’s learn to
Liverpool legends The La’s wrote one of the greatest songs of the 90s. Lyrically its beautiful, but the the opening riff is something else. Super iconic and recognisable. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able to play by
This is one of those songs that all my mates used to play on guitar but i never had a clue what it was. It wasn’t until i was playing Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 and that killer riff came back into my life. Let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We
This was already a HUGE hit when it was released in 1976. However it had another burst in popularity in 2000 when Christopher Walken hilariously demanded that Will Ferrel add more cowbell when the band was in the studio. It sounds great so let’s learn to play it on the ukulele. What Are We Learning
These guys were the perfect band for me as a teenager. I had been playing the guitars for a few years and beginning to get alright on it. So when I first heard Coheed And Cambria, their music melted into my ears like hot delicious butter. The instrumentation so harmonious and the drums so thunderous.
Jack Johnson has so many songs that sound great on the ukulele. Maybe it’s due to him growing up surrounded by them. He’s also a pretty nifty player himself. One of my favourite songs of his is Banana Pancakes. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be able
Jack White is abit of a hero of mine if I’m honest. I thought The White Stripes had some of the best garage rock songs of the 00s era. So when it was announced he was forming a “super band”, i was all ears. Broken Boy Soldiers was such a good album too. Let’s learn
I’ll be honest, for about 25 years of my life, the only Deep Purple song I knew was the one that almost every guitar player in the world has heard. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I did a deep dive into their discography and discovered this gem. It’s such an epic musical
I managed to see these guys live at Leeds Festival a few years and they are seriously one of the best bands i have seen live. So much energy and nostalgia in those mosh pits. Can you imagine when this song breaks down and Fred starts singing “ i know why wanna hate me”. So
My introduction to Fleetwood Mac came from an unlikely source. Remember in Forrest Gump just after his mum passes away and he’s sat on the porch contemplating life. He gets up and for no particular reason he decides to go for a little run, he runs out of Mississippi and across Alabama until he gets
Under neon loneliness, motorcycle emptiness. One of my favourite cryptic lines from the Manic Street Preachers. A song about the glittering life that everybody wants to project, and the gaping awareness of our own insignificance. In a world teetering on the brink of self-extinction ridden with a sense of fruitlessness. Not in a depressing way or
Mega group Audioslave caused a huge buzz when they first formed in the early 00s. A Hybrid of Rage Against The Machine and Soundgargen, they had a massive sound. One of my favourite songs of theirs though is a little bit more stripped back. What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of
The Cure are one of those bands that you don’t realise how many songs of theirs you know until you whack a playlist of theirs on Spotify. I loved Friday Im In Love as a kid, my mam had the CD single and i would blast at my nana house. Today though, we are learning
Ukulele hero George Kusunoki Miller more commonly known as Joji has been making waves in the music industry for some years now. Even when he was making music as Pink Guy and Filthy Frank, his aliases on YouTube. You could tell then that he was a musician at heart and not just another YouTuber trying
Does anyone remember Myspace?? I first discovered Fleet Foxes on there. Back when I was living in New Zealand we didn’t have the internet at home so I would hit the internet cafe on the weekend. I would trail through Myspace and find as much new music as I could, download it all and rinse
Often regarded as one of the greatest riffs of all time and for good reason, it sounds amazing. Not only as its original interpretation on the Toys In The Attic album, but equally when when Run D.M.C covered it in the 80s. It sparked a major comeback for Aerosmith as most of the band had
A tortured soul who ultimately led a turbulent, complicated and questionable life. When it comes to music and songwriting ability, theres none quite like Michael Jackson. He released one of the greatest albums of all time with almost all the songs on it been released as number one singles. One of my favourites has an
This is one of The Kinks most signature songs and it’s easy to see why. It’s an absolute foot stomper from start to finish. Can you imagine the scenes when they would perform this at their shows in the 60s? What Are We Learning To Play? Below is a video of what you will be
Arcade fire is an incredible band, There is no other way about it. This is a band that shows their talent in abundance, and it’s evident from the very beginning. I first stumbled across them while watching a Reading + Leeds 2007 highlights show on the BBC red button. I was in awe, the sun
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