The only thing more surprising than Todd Rundgren’s continuing ability to surprise concertgoers is that he still cares enough ...

The Cult six-stringer looks back on Les Pauls loved and lost, plus the latest and greatest from his mostly back-to-basics rig ...

Experts explain when it’s time to break out a new set, how environmental factors play their part, and what you can do to make ...

Say what you will about Stephen Malkmus and his post-Pavement musical output, but no one can accuse him of sliding by on his musical goodwill. Never one to rest on his laurels, Malkmus’ Traditional ...

The new dates celebrate the 20th anniversary of the pysch legends’ first-ever acoustic performances, which took place around the time they were making their 2008 album ‘Songs in A&E’ and shortly after ...

Following a sold-out acoustic show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden last Thursday and a tour announcement the next day, Phoebe Bridgers has added more dates to “The Lost Tour” for 2026. The ...

Violin makers, aka luthiers, traditionally learn from hands-on experience how to craft parts and select materials to shape an instrument’s final sound. MIT engineers hope to streamline that ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

An English singer and guitarist, he wrote classic-rock mainstays like “Feelin’ Alright?” and “Only You Know and I Know.” He also had a successful solo career, singing “We Just Disagree.” By Jim Farber ...

Higher total string tension puts more stress on your guitar top and neck. A light set (.012) on a dreadnought produces about 151 lbs of total tension. Switching to medium (.013) adds roughly 25–30 lbs ...

On March 12, 2026, an online buyer purchased David Gilmour’s black Fender Stratocaster guitar for $14.55 million, making it the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction. The sale smashed the ...

Three mainstay groups in Western Colorado’s bluegrass scene will take the stage at Rifle’s Ute Theater next Friday for an evening of energetic live tunes, dancing and freshly-poured drinks. “Bluegrass ...