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The Best Fender Amps That Never Existed

What if you could have the best of both—or multiple—worlds? Our columnist investigates.

“When Things Are Tough, Do the Work”: Power-Punk Icon Bob Mould Returns

The 15th studio album from the legendary alt-rocker and former Hüsker Dü singer and 6-stringer is a rhythm-guitar record, and a play in three acts, inspired by sweaty, spilled-beer community connection.

Dumble Lives On: An In-Depth Talk with Drew Berlin

Drew Berlin talks about what it takes to preserve the legacy of Dumble—and how that might involve building a few new amps.

Eight Touring Pros’ Backline Specs

What Lindsay Ell, Joshua Crumbly, Jennifer Batten, Earl Slick, and other traveling artists ask for on the road, and the lessons they’ve learned.

Samantha Fish: “Leaning Into the Edges—That’s Where the Real S**t Lies.”

The rising blues-rock star has made a dozen records, topped roots-music charts, played 150 dates a year, and opened for the Rolling Stones. Now her new album, Paper Doll, finds her at a hard-playing creative pinnacle.

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What if you could have the best of both—or multiple—worlds? Our columnist investigates.

The 15th studio album from the legendary alt-rocker and former Hüsker Dü singer and 6-stringer is a rhythm-guitar record, and a play in three acts, inspired by sweaty, spilled-beer community connection.

Drew Berlin talks about what it takes to preserve the legacy of Dumble—and how that might involve building a few new amps.

What Lindsay Ell, Joshua Crumbly, Jennifer Batten, Earl Slick, and other traveling artists ask for on the road, and the lessons they’ve learned.

The rising blues-rock star has made a dozen records, topped roots-music charts, played 150 dates a year, and opened for the Rolling Stones. Now her new album, Paper Doll, finds her at a hard-playing creative pinnacle.