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“The future of players and creators, we're thrilled by the creativity and innovation they bring to the scene”: These are the 25 guitar acts Fender thinks you should hear in 2024

By Matt Parker published

Looking for fresh guitar inspiration? The Big F’s new artist program might have something for you

Austin Sexton Gibson Artist Spotlight

“This feels life-changing and gives me, as a very hard-working indie artist, inspiration that anything is possible”: Gibson launches its Artist Spotlight program, with Austin Sexton the first beneficiary

By Phil Weller published

The initiative will give global exposure to a revolving cast of artists and highlights a wider trend of gear firm’s championing musicians on their own platforms

The Fender Next logo, with photos of (left to right, top to bottom) Momma, Samm Henshaw, Cecilia Castleman, Wallice

Newly unveiled Fender Next Class of 2023 highlights 25 guitar-powered artists you need to hear this year

By Matt Owen published

Momma, Bartees Strange, Samm Henshaw, Wallice, Dayglow, The Mysterines and more have been selected for the program, which will provide them with Fender products and marketing support

Wet Leg's Hester Chambers and Rhian Teasdale

These are the 25 guitar artists you need to hear this year, according to Fender

By Matt Parker published

Wet Leg, Claud and The Linda Lindas all feature in the Fender Next Class of 2022

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Fender names the 25 guitarists you need to hear this year as it announces the Fender Next 2021 Class

By Matt Owen published

Arlo Parks, Nova Twins, Ritt Momney and Alfie Templeman head up the guitar giant's comprehensive lineup of up-and-coming artists for this year