Features

Robert Plant bassist Viktor Krauss on the genius of the legendary frontman – and the inspiration he gets from his sister Alison

By Nick Wells Published 4 July 26

Few bassists can match the pedigree of Viktor Krauss, thanks to his session work with the likes of Lyle Lovett, Bill Frisell, Robert Plant, James Taylor and just about everyone else

The strange guitar journey of Devo’s Bob Mothersbaugh

By Andrew Daly Published 3 July 26

Why the Akron, OH, new wave legends are like the band on the Titanic – and totally OK with playing until they drop

How the Maestro PS-1 Phase Shifter changed the face of popular music – but it sure was bulky

By Chris Gill Published 3 July 26

Tom Oberheim’s ingenious device fast became a studio essential upon its launch in 1971

Bentley Anderson is imagining a strange new future for guitar music

By Jacob Paul Nielsen Published 3 July 26

The underground NYC guitarist leans into his strengths on new album Valence – and those strengths involve making a whole lotta glorious, trance-inducing noise

Mike Campbell on finding purpose in The Dirty Knobs, and why we should listen to what our guitars are telling us

By Andrew Daly Published 2 July 26

With a title track inspired by Brian Wilson, Mission of Mercy is the sound of Campbell piecing his heart – and ours – back together again

How Michael Anthony went from playing backyard parties to sellout crowds with Van Halen

By Nick Wells Published 2 July 26

From humble beginnings to one of rock’s biggest bands, Michael Anthony revisits the defining moments of his Van Halen story

How Crown Lands went from Rush’s spiritual successors to playing Led Zeppelin with their heroes

By Ryan Reed Published 2 July 26

Are Crown Lands heirs to the Rush crown as Canada’s foremost prog act? Kevin Comeau is just happy to be living the prog dream, falling down the rabbit-hole of double-necks and 19-minute tracks

Bill Frisell on why the Telecaster beats the arch-top as the touring jazz guitarist’s best friend

By Henry Yates Published 2 July 26

The Blue Note jazz legend checks in to pay tribute to the original mass produced electric guitar – the guitar that trends and airlines cannot kill

Joe Perry on the one guitar he regrets selling

By Matt Owen Published 2 July 26

It's not a rare vintage instrument by any means, but for Perry, the sentimental value of the long-gone guitar is priceless

With a parts-caster from the street, and TikTok-inspired rhythm work, hardcore phenoms Hammok are reinventing the genre

By Matt Parker Published 2 July 26

Guitarist and songwriter Tobias Osland is more concerned with responding to an audio idea than building a gear horde, and for the failed drummer, it’s all about rhythm before everything else