Natalie Brooks
Natalie came up through Norwich's tight-knit DIY scene, where bands book their own tours and press their own records, and that self-made spirit shaped how she thinks about music. She champions the acts working outside the mainstream. She writes about independent music and the culture around it.
A Beginner's Guide to Jazz Music
Jazz has a reputation for being hard work. Here's what actually makes it tick, from improvisation to the rhythm section, without the gatekeeping.
Jazz Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need to earn your way into jazz music. Here's a genuinely gentle way in, with real starting points and no gatekeeping.
A Guide to Electro Harmonix
From the LPB-1 to the Big Muff, here's what Electro-Harmonix actually is, how its pedals work, and why the name still carries so much weight on a pedalboard.
A Beginner's Guide to Reggaeton
Reggaeton, unpacked from the ground up: the dembow rhythm at its core, the three-country story behind it, and where to press play first.
A Beginner's Guide to Math Rock
Interlocking rhythms, odd meters and instrumental interplay explained simply, so you know exactly what you're listening for.
Cloud Rap Subgenres, Explained
A guide to the subgenres and related styles adjacent to cloud rap: witch house, emo rap, lo-fi hip hop, Drain Gang's hyperpop fusion and Memphis rap roots.
What Natalie Brooks covers
Blues Brothers
Blues Brothers-inspired instruments and gear for soulful, band-led performances, from rehearsal rooms to live stages.
Blues Harmonica
The blues harmonica is a portable reed instrument prized for expressive bends, raw tone and classic roots style.
Classic Rock
Classic rock covers enduring guitar-led songs, albums and artists that shaped modern rock culture.
Country Music
Country music combines storytelling lyrics, melodic hooks and acoustic-led band arrangements.
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Hard Rock
Hard rock delivers loud riffs, strong drums and big choruses for powerful live and studio rock.
Heavy Metal
Heavy metal combines powerful riffs, heavy drums and dramatic vocals for a loud, precise rock sound.
2 topics
K Pop
Polished, performance-led pop with global influence, slick production and strong visual identity.
1 topic
Punk Rock
Punk rock delivers fast tempos, bold riffs and an uncompromising live feel. Discover dependable gear for loud, immediate...
