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“It always hurts to see the poor instrument face the wrath of these wannabes”: After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore?

By Janelle Borg published 16 April 24

After another destroyed guitar controversy at Coachella, is guitar smashing simply not cool anymore?

Stranger things: Phoebe Bridgers wields Eddie Munson’s guitar in Boygenius’ instrument-hurling, B.C. Rich-rocking, Beatles-channeling SNL appearance

By Matt Parker published 13 November 23

The indie supergroup’s spot as musical guests on SNL leaves a lot to talk about

(from left) Phoebe Bridgers, Ariel Posen, Taylor Swift and Jeff Tweedy

How rubber bridge guitars became the hottest trend for the next generation of players: 10 songs that tell the story of its unstoppable rise

By Jackson Maxwell published 4 October 23

From its beginnings on tracks by alt-rockers like Phoebe Bridgers and Blake Mills, this fascinating mod made its way onto chart-topping albums by the likes of Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo

“My favorite bands – Pixies, Sonic Youth, Smashing Pumpkins, Bikini Kill – all had bass players who were women. I thought they were the coolest members”: Emily Retsas on her journey from Australia to A-list gigs with Phoebe Bridgers and Kim Gordon

By Andrew Daly published 6 September 23

After moving to LA, the session bassist quickly got gigs with Shirley Manson and Fiona Apple, before landing spots with indie-rock royalty. She shares her eternal love of Fender's Jazz Bass, why she still feels like she's touring in Phoebe Bridgers' Prius, and her quest for the perfect bass fuzz

“For the genius of Boygenius: three individual germanium transistor boost pedals in one single enclosure”: Nardwuar nails the ultimate indie trio gift with this custom pedal

By Matt Parker published 1 August 23

The indie supergroup’s three band members are so close they can all share the same stompbox says the viral interviewer

Paul Mescal plays acoustic guitar and sings on new single Slip Away

This clip of actor Paul Mescal playing acoustic and singing his debut single Slip Away is making us emotional

By Matt Parker published 24 April 23

The quiet, fingerpicked song is one of two Mescal musical performances from the new Carmen soundtrack

Phoebe Bridgers performs live on stage / a DIY rubber bridge on an acoustic guitar

How to get the most sought-after sound in indie rock without permanently modifying your guitar

By Mary Beth Skylis published 18 January 23

A DIY rubber bridge project can help you get the distinctive tone beloved by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, The National, Wilco and many more

Dave Grohl, Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers

Watch Dave Grohl and Phoebe Bridgers join Billie Eilish for a pair of covers at a recent LA show

By Sam Roche published 16 December 22

The pop megastar performed My Hero with the Foo Fighters frontman and Motion Sickness with Bridgers

Watch Phoebe Bridgers and The Killers perform Runaway Horses live for the first time

By Matt Parker published 15 July 22

The singer-songwriter shared vocals with Brandon Flowers at the Colours of Ostrava festival in the Czech Republic last night, with Dave Keuning holding things down on acoustic guitar

Nili Brosh, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Lianne La Havas

10 signature guitars we want to see

By Matt Owen published 10 June 22

Less than 6% of signature electric guitars belong to female and non-binary artists – here are 10 models that could help balance the scales

Gary Clark Jr., St. Vincent, Phoebe Bridgers and H.E.R.

St. Vincent, H.E.R., Phoebe Bridgers and Gary Clark Jr. to feature on Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrack

By Matt Parker published 11 May 22

The '70s-set caper is set to be packed with era-inspired covers from Diana Ross, Tame Impala and a host of indie guitar heroes

Watch indie supergroup Boygenius play their first show since 2018

By Matt Parker published 22 November 21

Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus performed together for the first time in three years on Friday

Watch Phoebe Bridgers team up with Matty Healy for live performance of The 1975’s Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America

By Matt Owen published 25 October 21

Healy was the surprise opener for Bridgers’ most recent gig, with the pair performing their duet track from The 1975’s 2020 album, Notes On A Conditional Form

Phoebe Bridgers brings boygenius bandmate Julien Baker on stage for two set-closing tracks during California gig

By Matt Owen published 18 October 21

Baker, who was the gig’s surprise opening act earlier that evening, teamed up with Bridgers for live renditions of Punisher tracks Graceland Too and I Know The End

Phoebe Bridgers Moon Song on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Phoebe Bridgers performs Moon Song on Jimmy Kimmel while dressed as an astronaut

By Matt Parker published 13 October 21

The indie singer-songwriter goes on space odyssey for an acoustic performance of the track from 2020's Punisher

Austin City Limits apologizes for cutting Phoebe Bridgers' PA sound before the end of her set

By Sam Roche published 12 October 21

“We wish this had not happened and extend our apologies to Phoebe,” say the festival's organizers

Phoebe Bridgers' Austin City Limits set reportedly silenced by organizers for overrunning allotted time

By Sam Roche published 11 October 21

The singer-songwriter was halfway through the finale of her set when the PA was abruptly cut

Girls Smash Guitars pay homage to Phoebe Bridgers’ SNL performance with hectic guitar-smashing video

By Matt Owen published 22 September 21

A mashup of Paramore’s Misery Business and Olivia Rodrigo’s good 4 u played host to the six-string-smashing antics, which coincided with the release of an appropriately branded guitar strap

My Morning Jacket perform at Forest Hills Stadium on September 10, 2021 in New York City

From riff-tastic sledgehammers to serene acoustic beauty: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche, Matt Owen published 16 September 21

Enjoy a playlist of guitar greatness from My Morning Jacket, MUNA featuring Phoebe Bridgers, Eric Bibb, Bullet for My Valentine, Biffy Clyro and more

Phoebe Bridgers releases haunting take on Metallica's Nothing Else Matters

By Sam Roche published 12 August 21

The singer-songwriter says the track – which arrives as part of the hotly-anticipated Metallica Blacklist – “almost sounds baroque”