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Jim Ward

Jim Ward: “I've always written on an unplugged electric guitar. That's why I play a lot of bombastic stuff with open strings – it fills up the room”

By Alex Lynham published

The Sparta and At the Drive-In founder details the making of Daggers, his first solo album proper – and why he'll never exhaust the possibilities of his spartan setup

Ariel Posen

From industrial doom to swampy acoustic blues: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published

Treat your ears to a bumper installment of weekly six-string servings, courtesy of Ariel Posen, Night Ranger, Chelsea Wolfe, Wye Oak, Mike Dawes featuring Jack Gardiner and Plini… and more!

Sparta's Jim Ward

Sparta's Jim Ward: "The way I play guitar is so influenced by ability - or lack of ability - to play barre chords!"

By Adam Kovac published

The At the Drive-In refugee dives into Trust the River, Sparta's first album in 14 years