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Tommy Emmanuel on how to set the bar high for yourself in the studio and on stage
From honing your creativity to eradicating erroneous string noise, the acoustic maestro explains how to set the bar high for yourself in the studio and on stage
Heart’s Nancy Wilson on their long road to the top – and that cover of Stairway to Heaven
The band might have landed in the ’70s, but Nancy Wilson is inspiring more players than ever in 2024 – just glance at Instagram
Elliot Easton on The Cars’ early years – and the guitar solo that moved him to tears of rage
From playing a ukulele aged 3 to discovering the organic nature of signature guitars, he shares his secret to choosing the perfect gear first time round
Jah Wobble on PiL, going back to his P-Bass – and why he’s reworking Metal Box
The post-punk pioneer gets back to his P-Bass, which he thinks of as a lifeform, and prepares to rework classic album Metal Box on tour – without ripping off reggae
In 2005, Jack Bruce reunited with Cream after 36 years – and realized how much his bass playing had changed
When faced once again with the bass role in the ultimate power trio alongside Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce hired a rehearsal room in London and brought in “every bass amp in existence”
8 ways to make your beginner acoustic guitar play and sound better
Our expert tips will help unlock the full potential of your beginner acoustic
Kerry King on his unapologetic solo debut – and how long before Slayer jump back into the coffin
As one half of Slayer’s fearsome guitar attack, Kerry King shaped the sound of extreme metal. With a new album and a new sparring partner, he hasn’t mellowed…
It may not be flashy, but Mike Dawes’ acoustic rig is truly mind-bending
A new album, a collaboration with Periphery and a touring schedule that would make many artists weep are all in a day’s work for Mike Dawes, one of the world’s foremost percussive guitar specialists
Buzz Osborne on how he forged a unique voice in heavy guitar playing – and why new guitars are better than vintage
As a cult hero of underground American rock, Buzz Osborne describes his band Melvins as “an avant-garde, weird thing”. And as a guitarist, he’s all about heaviness and spontaneity…
“Where’s the noise?”: The Dandy Warhols on their struggles with the wrong guitars and amps
With influences ranging from Pantera and Black Sabbath to Bauhaus, an ever-changing pedal chain, and a mission statement that’s never changed, the Dandy Warhols are still – 30 years into their career – keeping it weird
