Most anyone who listens to guitar-heavy music — whether it be electric or acoustic — has probably wanted to play guitar at one point or another. While plenty of people do learn, at least a little, it ...

Joseph has always had a passion for film, TV, and gaming. He's been writing entertainment articles since 2011, contributing his work to the Reading Eagle newspaper and websites like Ready Steady Cut ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. Even in 2016 ...

One of my favorite rhythm games of all time is also one of the most obscure, a little PS2 title that hasn’t gotten anything ...

In the mid-00s, it was almost impossible to escape the popularity of Guitar Hero. Released in 2005, Harmonix and RedOctane’s guitar-based rhythm game is considered one of the most influential games of ...

Solo musicians looking to generate their own backing tracks or DJs wanting to lay down some beats can seek out software solutions, but those who really want to get their hands dirty may prefer to opt ...

Best known for its boxy effects pedals for guitar and bass, Boss also makes amplifiers, wireless systems, rhythm machines, and a bunch of accessories. And now the company has made its own guitar, ...

There is a point when playing rhythm games such as Rock Band or Guitar Hero where you hit a kind of wall; there is only so much to learn hitting buttons as notes flow down the screen. Power Gig: Rise ...

This isn’t a dry attempt to cash in on nostalgia with a soulless clone or rehash of Guitar Hero. According to RedOctane, their upcoming game won’t be Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, or Rock Band. Instead, it’s ...

Rhythm games have an obvious appeal, as they not only allow players to listen to their favorite songs but also immerse them in the shoes of hit musicians. How bizarre, then, that one series that's ...