From big, warm, instrumental hugs to returning Aussie rock heroes: here are this week's essential guitar tracks By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche Breathe life into your playlist with killer new cuts from Plini, AC/DC, Mdou Moctar, Omar Apollo, Tashi Dorji and more
Artur Menezes wins Ernie Ball's PLAY Crossroads contest By Richard Bienstock The L.A.-based guitarist will perform at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Festival in Dallas
