“No-one had brought an electric guitar in the church before… it caused a bit of a stir”: Patti Smith on her controversial first gig – and why rock belongs to the people By Janelle Borg published 22 April 24 The punk poet laureate continues to inspire generations of artists
“The guitar is still a very healthy ingredient in pop music. You get Ed Sheeran, and even Taylor Swift is playing a guitar”: Steve Vai answers the question ‘Is guitar music dead?’ By Janelle Borg published 19 April 24 Steve Vai offers his take on whether the guitar is still a relevant instrument in contemporary music
“Hi Swifties! Let us know what you think”: DragonForce drop outrageously shreddy Taylor Swift cover By Phil Weller published 16 February 24 Taken from forthcoming album, Warp Speed Warriors, the extreme power metal band have put their spin on Wildest Dreams, and – shock horror – Herman Li isn’t holding anything back
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
Taylor Swift’s parents recreated her Fearless guitar using rhinestones and super glue By Matt Parker published 20 March 23 The pop icon says her mom and dad set to work on the instrument the day before her Eras tour kicked off
H.E.R., Thundercat, The Strokes, Body Count win at the Grammys 2021 By Sam Roche published 15 March 21 Fantastic Negrito, Taylor Swift, Andrew Watt and Brittany Howard also bagged awards
Haim recruit Taylor Swift and Thundercat for extended edition of Women In Music Pt. III By Sam Roche published 19 February 21 Listen to new versions of Gasoline and 3am now
Taylor Swift announces second “surprise” album of 2020, Evermore By Richard Bienstock published 10 December 20 New effort continues her collaboration with guitarists Bon Iver and the National’s Aaron Dessner
Taylor Swift’s Gibson acoustic, Keith Urban’s Hi9 electric guitar and more to be auctioned for COVID-19 relief By Richard Bienstock published 19 October 20 Also up for sale is Dwight Yoakam’s Epiphone Casino, as well as acoustics from Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill and others
Taylor Swift teams up with “heroes” the National and Bon Iver for surprise new album, Folklore By Richard Bienstock published 23 July 20 Swift wrote and recorded the new music in isolation
Is Taylor Swift the New Eddie Van Halen? By Christopher Scapelliti published 19 October 16 There’s an emerging trend in the world of guitar, and according to one man, signs of its origin seem to point to Taylor Swift.
Last Night at LA's Staples Center: Taylor Swift Rocks a Fender Jaguar and St. Vincent Shreds By Guitar World Staff published 26 August 15 Guitar news from a Taylor Swift show? Well, yes! Swift rocked a Fender Jaguar during last night’s sold-out show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
'SNL' Guitarist Jared Scharff Adds "Unnecessary Shredding" to "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift — Video By Damian Fanelli published 28 July 15
Watch Vance Joy's Acoustic Cover of Taylor Swift’s “I Know Places” — Video By Acoustic Nation published 5 May 15
Mikey Wax’s “Shake It Off/All About That Bass” Mashup — Video Finds By Acoustic Nation published 27 October 14