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Amy Winehouse's passion for guitar was key to her distinctive songwriting style
By Janelle Borg published
A little-known 2004 interview saw Amy Winehouse wax lyrical about all things guitar

“I tend to brutalize electric guitars, so anything I have in my personal stash stays away from the live stage these days”: John Cale opens up about AI, amp exploration and the emotional potential of effects
By Bruce Fagerstrom published
The Velvet Underground co-founder returns with Mercy, a new solo album featuring Weyes Blood, Actress and Animal Collective – and Cale's typically restless search for new sounds
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