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What I got wrong when I made my first cymbal…

What I got wrong when I made my first cymbal…

Discover the mistakes I made when crafting my first handmade cymbal. From hammering errors to setup pitfalls, learn how I improved and what it takes to make cymbals that sound...

What I got wrong when I made my first cymbal…

Discover the mistakes I made when crafting my first handmade cymbal. From hammering errors to setup pitfalls, learn how I improved and what it takes to make cymbals that sound...

AI in Music: Inspiring or Demoralising?

AI in Music: Inspiring or Demoralising?

A conversational look at how AI is changing music in 2025 — from inspiring tools to demoralising shortcuts — featuring the Architects Spotify AI incident covered by Metal Hammer/LouderSound.

AI in Music: Inspiring or Demoralising?

A conversational look at how AI is changing music in 2025 — from inspiring tools to demoralising shortcuts — featuring the Architects Spotify AI incident covered by Metal Hammer/LouderSound.

AI Generated image of a cymbal completely covered in cracks

Why Do Cymbals Crack? The Real Reasons (2025 Gu...

Why do cymbals crack? Discover the real reasons behind cymbal cracks in 2025 — including technique, stand setup, metal fatigue, hardware issues, and storage. Learn how to prevent damage and...

Why Do Cymbals Crack? The Real Reasons (2025 Gu...

Why do cymbals crack? Discover the real reasons behind cymbal cracks in 2025 — including technique, stand setup, metal fatigue, hardware issues, and storage. Learn how to prevent damage and...

Building Ashmore Cymbals: Late Nights, Long Weekends and Following a Dream

Building Ashmore Cymbals: Late Nights, Long Wee...

Discover the story behind Ashmore Cymbals: balancing a young family, a full-time job, and a passion for music. Handmade cymbals crafted with care, dedication, and late nights.

Building Ashmore Cymbals: Late Nights, Long Wee...

Discover the story behind Ashmore Cymbals: balancing a young family, a full-time job, and a passion for music. Handmade cymbals crafted with care, dedication, and late nights.