“There’s something inherently sexy about the sight – something primal, as if the wind were making love to the barley”: Sting admits that his country house is a rock star cliché – but it inspired one of his best-loved songs
The best new gear this week, ft. a new Telecaster for a session legend, an honorary Martin, and yet more evidence that NAM is taking over the guitar world
How John Lennon created a transcendental Beatles classic – with a little help from Donovan, but not from Ringo: “That was the competition in Maharishi’s camp – who was going to get cosmic first. What I didn’t know was that I was already cosmic”
“About two months ago, I received a weird email from someone claiming to be ‘Olivia Rodrigo’”: Chris Butler, writer of The Waitresses’ Christmas Wrapping, says that Olivia Rodrigo reached out to ask if he’d listen to her Christmas single earlier this year
“Drop the slop dude! Not very chic!”: Nile Rodgers’ AI-generated video leads to heated tech debate and textbook what-aboutery
With so many amazing music gear sales live, you’d be forgiven for thinking today is Black Friday – here’s 8 you can shop right now
“It’s possible to get it to write a country song because it’s very strictly codified”: The Edge feels U2 are uncategorisable
“I’m playing 777 9311. Great. Song ends. He goes, ‘Jimmy Jam – why aren’t you doing the choreography?’ I said, ‘Prince, I’m behind the keyboard. What do you want me to do?’”: Jimmy Jam on how Prince’s relentless work ethic improved everyone around him
“I’m not sure it’s even possible. But we’re going to try”: DJ James Hype says he’s going to try to mix 1,000 tracks in just two hours
“Maybe they’re a virtuoso on their home planet and we are simply unable to comprehend it”: Angine De Poitrine debut new track, with a new member… who plays the triangle
Black Friday has started seriously early this year! Here are 7 massive guitar sales that are live right now, meaning waiting until Cyber Weekend is pointless
Black Friday-level deals are already dropping for guitarists – here’s 7 unmissable sales you can shop right now
Avoid the YouTube guitar lessons rabbit hole: this $99 Guitar Tricks Black Friday deal is your ticket to levelling up
“Every record ever made has mixed the bass too quiet!” From Kajagoogoo to Steven Wilson, Nick Beggs has made a career of turning up the low-end
