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Nandi Bushell ushers in the next era of her musical journey with new original single, The Shadows

By Matt Owen last updated 30 September 22

The reflective track – written for her father – is the first single to be lifted from the internet star’s first-ever solo EP, which will arrive in the near future

Nandi Bushell on her meteoric rise, playing with Foo Fighters, and her aspirations to collaborate with Slipknot and Metallica

By Matt Owen published 20 May 22

The internet-breaking 12-year-old multi-instrumentalist discusses her whirlwind journey so far, from her earliest musical memories to befriending Dave Grohl and receiving guitar gifts from her six-string heroes

Nandi Bushell flexes her guitar chops with a quick-fire cover of Jimi Hendrix’s Little Wing

By Matt Owen published 1 March 22

The prolific multi-instrumentalist returned to her Fender Stratocaster ways, and made light work of the track's embellishment-laden intro

Tom Morello, Nandi Bushell, Julien Baker and more join forces for new Afghan charity single, God Help Us All

By Matt Owen published 21 February 22

The all-star lineup also includes Serj Tankian, Nils Lofgren, John Ondrasik, Cass McCombs, Victoria Williams and more

Dave Grohl says “the dial is starting to turn back to guitar-based music”

By Matt Parker published 20 October 21

The Foo Fighters man has pointed to the wealth of inspiring, younger players as evidence of a new guitar boom

(from left) Roman Morello, Tom Morello and Nandi Bushell in their new The Children Will Rise Up music video

Nandi Bushell teams up with Tom Morello's son Roman for rabble-rousing climate change anthem, The Children Will Rise Up

By Jackson Maxwell published 8 October 21

The song's video also boasts somewhat surreal cameo appearances from Tom Morello himself, Jack Black and Greta Thunberg

[L-R] Tom Morello, Nandi Bushell and Roman Morello

Nandi Bushell joins forces with Tom Morello and his son Roman for a “sweet improvisational jam”

By Sam Roche published 1 September 21

The viral multi-instrumentalist says the trio have written an “epic” new song, which will be released soon

Nandi Bushell playing Everlong live with the Foo Fighters

Watch Nandi Bushell's dream come true as she plays Everlong onstage with Foo Fighters

By Matt Parker published 27 August 21

Dave Grohl invited the 11 year-old multi-instrumentalist to close the band's recent show at the LA Forum

Watch Nandi Bushell take on the Arctic Monkeys' R U Mine – with some help from Matt Helders

By Jackson Maxwell published 1 July 21

Armed with a custom HSS Strat, the 11-year-old phenom nails the heavy-riffin' 2013 hit

The Pixies praise Nandi Bushell’s all-looped cover of Where Is My Mind

By Matt Owen published 7 April 21

The young guitar protege piqued the band's interests with a cover of the iconic track, which she recorded using a Fender American Acoustasonic Stratocaster

Matt Bellamy gifts Nandi Bushell his signature Manson MBM-1 guitar

By Matt Owen published 26 March 21

The special six-string gift comes after the musical prodigy released a cover of Muse's Plug In Baby

Muse think Nandi Bushell “absolutely killed it” with her new Plug In Baby cover

By Sam Roche published 16 March 21

Watch the rock 'n' roll prodigy's take on the Origin of Symmetry cut below

[L-R] H.E.R., Nandi Bushell, Diamond Rowe, Phoebe Bridgers and Lari Basilio

12 guitarists who changed the game over the past 12 months

By Michael Astley-Brown published 8 March 21

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we pay tribute to the players who have taken huge strides for guitar playing and gear

Nandi Bushell’s all-looped cover of Under the Bridge receives Flea’s seal of approval

By Matt Owen published 24 February 21

The 10-year-old music sensation tries a Red Hot Chili Peppers track on for size after nailing Dave Grohl, Audioslave and Led Zeppelin hits

Nandi Bushell celebrates Jimmy Page's birthday with a crushing all-looped cover of Led Zeppelin's Immigrant Song

By Sam Roche published 13 January 21

After making quick work of Dave Grohl, the 10-year-old viral sensation turns her sights to the legendary Zeppelin guitarist

10-year-old viral sensation Nandi Bushell releases debut single, Gods and Unicorns

By Michael Astley-Brown published 9 December 20

Hear the first solo track from the musical prodigy hailed by Dave Grohl, Tom Morello and Lenny Kravitz

Dave Grohl and Nandi Bushell are writing a song together

Dave Grohl has a new songwriting collaborator – 10-year-old Nandi Bushell

By Richard Bienstock published 10 November 20

The two drummers, who have been “battling” online for the past few months, finally meet over Zoom and agree to join forces

The Dave Grohl vs. Nandi Bushell battle continues

The Dave Grohl vs. Nandi Bushell battle heats up as Bushell releases new song, Rock and Grohl

By Richard Bienstock published 2 October 20

The 10-year-old viral sensation handles guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keys on her rocking tribute to the Foo Fighters superstar

Dave Grohl writes and records entire song for 10-year-old viral sensation Nandi Bushell

By Michael Astley-Brown published 15 September 20

The Foo Fighters frontman is the latest superstar to collaborate with the young musician

Nandi Bushell plays Audioslave's Cochise on guitar, bass and drums

Nandi Bushell puts her Tom Morello-gifted Fender Strat to good use in hard-rocking Cochise cover

By Michael Astley-Brown published 16 July 20

10-year-old viral star plays classic Audioslave track on guitar, bass and drums