Richard Goodwin
Co-Founder & Publisher | ELECTRIKJAM
Based in the UK, Richard Goodwin is a publisher / journalist / editor. Richard is responsible for the longer form, more culturally-focused content on ELECTRIKJAM. He’ll dig deep into a specific subject, a band, a type of guitar, a classic album, and pull out insights and angles not covered anywhere else.
He is also the co-host of The ELECTRIKJAM Podcast
Latest Posts By Richard
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Electrical Guitar Company 101: What You Need To Know
Tonewood? Shove it up your arse. The Electrical Guitar Company uses aluminium and acrylic and other strange materials to make its guitars… In the world of electric guitars, few brands have managed to carve out a niche as unique and innovative as Electrical Guitar Company (EGC). Unconventional materials? Check. Custom-made pickups? Check. A roster of…
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Is It Hard To Learn Music Mastering? Yes – Here’s Why…
So, you want to learn music mastering? Buckle up because I’m about to give you the unfiltered truth about what it really takes to become a mastering pro. And let me tell you, it ain’t for the faint of heart. The internet is full of “gurus” and “experts” claiming they can teach you how to…
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Metal Music Mastering Secrets: 10x Your Mixes, Melt Faces
Attention all metal heads, shredders, and aspiring audio engineers! Are you ready to take your mixes from “meh” to “holy sh*t, that’s heavy”? Well, buckle up buttercup, because I’m about to drop some serious knowledge bombs on how to master your metal tracks like a pro. Picture this: you’ve just spent countless hours crafting the…
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How To Make Your Home Recordings Sound Professional
You can write the best track in the world but if its missing that final secret sauce it’ll sound flat as a pancake. Here’s how to make your home recordings sound professional Are you tired of your home recordings sounding like they were made in a tin can? Do you dream of producing tracks that…
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Naked Brunch: How Buzzo Made The New Melvins Album
Renowned for their unconventional approach to music, the Melvins have once again pushed the boundaries of creativity with their latest album, Tarantula Heart. In a process remarkably similar to how William S. Burroughs crafted his groundbreaking novel Naked Lunch, the band eschewed traditional songwriting methods in favor of a more spontaneous and experimental approach. The…
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Holy Schect! Schecter Drops New “Black Ops” T-Stylers For 2024
Schecter Guitar Research has launched its latest line of electric guitars, the Black Ops series, featuring three covert single-cut models engineered for precision and power. Black Ops In 6, 7 AND 8 String Variants The Black Ops range includes three models: a standard six-string, a multi-scale seven-string, and an eight-string variant. Each guitar boasts a…
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How Much Does Music Mastering Cost? (& Is It Worth It?)
Mastering your music is very important. But music mastering can be very expensive. Is it worth it? Yes – here’s everything you need to know… If you’re an musician looking to release your music, you’ve probably heard that mastering is an important step in the process. But what exactly is mastering, and how much does it…
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Audio Mastering 101: Everything A Beginner Needs To Know
Audio mastering is the final sheen you apply to a song or album before it is packaged up released. Here’s everything you need to know… If you’re new to the world of music production, you may have heard the term “mastering” thrown around without fully understanding what it means. The good news is that mastering…
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Mastodon Hushed and Grim Review: Big, Bold & Epic…
My review of Mastodon’s latest record, Hushed and Grim. Is this the best album Mastodon has produced to date? I’ve been listening to it on repeat since its release date. Let’s find out… Hushed and Grim Review I’m what you’d describe as a “band boomer”. This is a term I have created but I think…
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How to Sound Like Mastodon: A Guide for Guitarists
What kind of guitar gear does one need to sound like Mastodon, you ask? Here’s everything you need to know (and a little bit more besides)… If you want to sound like Mastodon there’s a few core concepts you need to understand. From the way you tune your guitar to your amp settings, there’s a…
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The 6 Best Harley Benton Telecaster Models RIGHT NOW [2024]
If you’re looking for the best Harley Benton Telecaster to buy right now, here’s six KILLER options that pack in oodles of tone and outstanding pickups… Best Harley Benton Tele Models Guitar Model Features Editor’s Choice Harley Benton TE-70RW Deluxe Series Wilkinson Deluxe tuners and TE-style bridge for tuning stability and sustai, Excellent tonal quality,…
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Boards of Canada Gear Rundown: Minimalist Tech Makes The Best Noises
When it comes to gear, Boards of Canada favor a less is more approach. And this is key to how they developed their iconic sound Scottish electronic music duo Boards of Canada, known for their ambient, downtempo style, have crafted a distinctive sound using a surprisingly minimalist setup. Despite the complex, layered nature of their…
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New Deftones Album Release Date: It’s COMING In 2024
The Deftones follow-up to the Pandemic-era Ohms is set for release in 2024 – here’s everything you need to know If you’re a fan of the Deftones, you’ll be thrilled to know that the band is on the verge of finishing their tenth studio album, the follow-up to 2020’s pandemic-era release, ‘Ohms.’ Speaking to Gnostic Academy…
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Deftones 101: The Complete N00b Guide
Here’s everything you need to know about Deftones, including the band’s members, history, and their best albums If you grew up in the 1990s, coming of age when bands like Metallica and Slayer were still in their 30s, and Tony Hawk was the ultimate gaming experience available, you’ll know the Deftones. Out of all the…
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Cubase 101: Literally Everything You Need To Know
Used by plenty of professional musicians and producers, Cubase is a DAW that can do pretty much whatever you have in mind. Here’s everything you need to know… Cubase is a digital audio workstation (DAW) developed by the German company Steinberg. It provides tools for recording, editing, and mixing music and audio, and is used…