Janelle Borg
Janelle is a staff writer at GuitarWorld.com. After a long stint in classical music, Janelle discovered the joys of playing guitar in dingy venues at the age of 13 and has never looked back. Janelle has written extensively about the intersection of music and technology and how it is shaping the future of the music industry, and has a special interest in shining a spotlight on traditionally underrepresented artists and global guitar sounds. She also had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa Auf der Maur, Yvette Young, Danielle Haim, Fanny, and Karan Katiyar from Bloodywood, among others. When she's not writing, you'll find her creating layers of delicious audio lasagna with her Anglo-Maltese, art-rock band ĠENN.
Latest articles by Janelle Borg

By Michael Astley-Brown, Janelle Borg, Jackson Maxwell, Matt Owen, Matt Parker Published
Featuring tortuous djent riffs, an 8-bit party rocker, Phoebe Bridgers’ grungiest song to date, a massive shoegaze soundscape, and Steven Wilson’s latest prog opus

By Janelle Borg Published
It's Mayer's first Vegas residency as a solo act following his tenure with Dead & Company, and is set to kick off in April 2027

By Janelle Borg Published
The Cheap Trick star’s collection will be auctioned off in aid of charity, and also features his 1975 Hamer Standard electric, his workhorse in the ’70s and ’80s

By Janelle Borg Published
Born in New Jersey, Emily Remler traversed the world with her talent, before her life was cut short at 32. Now, director Al Naffah is bringing her story to the screen

By Janelle Borg Published
The megastar continues to prove that she’s a proponent of eye-catching guitars with two unique models

By Janelle Borg Published
From the Archive Jagger was supposed to play harmonica on Satriani's sixth studio album, but his takes ended up being replaced

By Janelle Borg Published
Thorogood recounts how he originally opted for a now-discontinued hollowbody – with a little inspiration from the Beatles and Keith Richards

By Janelle Borg Published
From the Archive Victoria Williams opened for the Godfather of Grunge – but was forced to quit the tour

By Janelle Borg Published
Kenney discusses his health journey, leaving Incubus, and the silver linings through it all

By Janelle Borg Published
Nene Royal emerged as the winner of this year's edition after stunning audiences with unique renditions of Soundgarden, Cranberries and White Stripes classics

By Janelle Borg Published
J Mascis discusses why he has tried ditching modern amps in favor of the ones he used when recording the band’s first few albums

By Janelle Borg Published
Wielding her vintage Ibanez, Nene Royal’s AGT run saw her perform Soundgarden, the Cranberries, and Muse classics

By Janelle Borg Published
Born in Texas and based in Phoenix, Arizona, Jones took East Texas blues to stages around the world, sharing bills with B.B. King, Santana, and Jeff Beck

By Janelle Borg Published
England's Surrey Police claim the driver was playing the instrument while driving at 60mph

By Janelle Borg Published
The British superstar clarifies his position after finding himself at the center of controversy when his opening act, Macklemore, was forcibly removed from tour following onstage comments about Palestine

By Janelle Borg Published
Sideman to the stars Carl Carlton recalls one particularly difficult studio session, and how Palmer’s confidence in him eventually helped him nail the track
By Janelle Borg Published
Jett's 2026 edition of her signature Olympic Finish is a no-frills workhorse that gives everyone permission to make unapologetic rock

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Sheeran's Loop Tour is at the center of controversy after opening act Macklemore was forcibly removed from the tour after voicing support for Palestine

By Janelle Borg Published
Armstrong's cheap Fernandes Strat copy, “Blue”, would make its way onto four and-a-half Green Day albums – and leave a permanent imprint on the sound of punk

By Janelle Borg Published
The one-day festival in Maryland also features Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Bruce Springsteen, and Joan Baez, among many others

By Janelle Borg Published
The move follows promoters’ removal of opening act Macklemore, who voiced his support for Palestine onstage

By Janelle Borg Published
Sklar's Precision is the definition of road- and studio-worn – now Fender has captured the distinctive modifications he made to create a wholly unique bass

By Janelle Borg Published
The otherworldly duo from Quebec, Canada, brought their microtonal musings to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon by debuting Zugzegk
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