Artists 5 SXSW Bands to Watch in 2015 Austin was chock-full of great music this year, but these badass groups distinguished themselves with unique style and infectious energy.Fabi ReynaApr 10, 2015
Bass Bench Bass Bench: A Funky Tool Inspired by a Peter Gabriel session, Tony Levin’s Funk Fingers bring a drummer’s touch to the bass.Heiko HoepfingerApr 10, 2015
All Reviews Taylor 618e Review The re-voiced flagship of Taylor’s maple-backed line delivers dazzling versatility and big bass tones.Charles SaufleyApr 09, 2015
Gear Mod Scientist: BilT Guitars’ Tim Thelen A luthier’s willingness to bastardize a Tele with onboard effects spawned a company that’s grabbed the attention of adventurous players like Brent Hinds, Nels Cline, and Buzz Osborne. Shawn HammondApr 09, 2015
Gear Quick Hit: Dunlop Cry Baby Mini Wah Review The microscopic new wah sounds huge, feels natural, and offers multiple voicings.Charles SaufleyApr 08, 2015
Artists Noel Gallagher: High Flying Birdman Twenty years after Oasis’s biggest hits, Noel Gallagher isn’t looking back—in anger or otherwise.Adam PerlmutterApr 07, 2015
Effects Keeley Bassist Compressor Review Taking the mystery out of compression with a new easy-to-use and solidly built pedal for bassists.Steve CookApr 07, 2015
Advice Tuning Up: Shatner, Cat Parasites, and the Quest for Mastery How science nerdery makes you a better musician than guitar-god worship.Shawn HammondApr 06, 2015
Gear Ask Amp Man: Taming a Hiwatt DR-201 When it comes to super-powerful tube amps, can you have too much of a good thing?Jeff BoberApr 06, 2015
Gear Quick Hit: Danelectro '63 Dano Review An incredibly playable reissue of Dano’s classic offset body style.Jason ShadrickApr 05, 2015
