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Reader Pedalboards 2026
Gear

Reader Pedalboards 2026

From portable powerhouses to artist-owned collector pieces, here's what the PG community is bringing to the gig.

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Artist Features

Converge’s Kurt Ballou: Heavy by Design

With Love Is Not Enough, the guitarist and producer reaffirms Converge’s vision—while building the tools that power it.

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Artist Features

Chicago's Ratboys Lean Into a Feeling

On their new album, the indie-rock quartet opted for honesty. Guitarists Julia Steiner and Dave Sagan tell us why we should all try Singin’ to an Empty Chair.

Julian Lage: The Art of Limitations
Artist Features

Julian Lage: The Art of Limitations

The jazz-guitar virtuoso discusses his new album Scenes from Above, composing over 100 songs in 20-minute bursts, battling hum in midtown Manhattan, and overcoming focal hand dystonia to rediscover how to play.

Three musicians perform on stage with vibrant purple lighting and a backdrop projection.
Artist Features

Blackwater Holylight’s Heavenly Heaviness

On Not Here Not Gone, Sunny Faris and Mikayla Mayhew keep the band’s “sensually murderous” stoner-doom fresh by trading instruments, experimenting with dynamics, and embracing the gloom.

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Artist Features

Why Jason Narducy and Michael Shannon Are Touring R.E.M.'s Iconic Albums

With the help of a crew of veteran players, film star Shannon and guitarist Narducy are taking the music of the iconic Georgia band out on the road.