Guitar Music
Everything published on Music Adviser UK under Guitar Music — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Beginner's Guide to Classic
Classic rock is a broad, guitar-driven genre that dominated the late 1960s and 1970s — and never really went away. Here's everything you need to know to get started.
Surf Rock Subgenres, Explained
Surf rock isn't one sound — it splits into distinct strands from classic instrumentals to vocal harmonies, psychedelic surf, horror punk and a continuous Japanese tradition.
Surf Rock for Newcomers: Where to Start
Surf rock has a clear entry point: three tracks, two traditions, and a small set of essential albums. Here's how to find your way in.
The Complete Guide to Djent
Djent is a modern metal subgenre defined by a distinctive palm-muted guitar tone and technical complexity. Discover how this sound emerged and influences modern heavy music.
A Beginner's Guide to Surf Rock
Surf rock is one of the most immediately recognisable guitar sounds in American music — reverb-drenched, fast and atmospheric. Here's what defines it and why it still matters.
The Best Classic Rock Artists to Know
No fifty-deep countdown — just the classic rock artists worth your time, grouped by strand, with one record apiece to start with.
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Classic
Classic is a broad discovery label for enduring recordings, standards and widely admired music.
Classic Rock
Classic rock covers enduring guitar-led songs, albums and artists that shaped modern rock culture.
Djent
Djent is a progressive metal style built on syncopated riffs, precise rhythm and a tight, percussive guitar sound.
Surf Rock
Surf rock with reverb-heavy guitars, driving rhythms and a classic instrumental feel for energetic band arrangements.
