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Valerie June’s Musical Animism Drives Her New Album, Owls, Omens, and Oracles
Artist Features

Valerie June’s Musical Animism Drives Her New Album, Owls, Omens, and Oracles

The world-traveling cosmic roots rocker calls herself a homebody, but her open-hearted singing and songwriting––in rich display on her new album Owls, Omens, and Oracles––welcomes and embraces inspiration from everything … including the muskrat in her yard.

Rafiq Bhatia Releases New Solo EP, Each Dream, A Melting Door
Artist Features

Rafiq Bhatia Releases New Solo EP, Each Dream, A Melting Door

The Son Lux guitarist—and David Lynch aficionado—says an experimental musician needs creative uncertainty, that an artist must be curious, and should ask questions in the process of creating sound. With the release of his new EP, Each Dream, A Melting Door, he breaks down the methods and philosophies he practices in his own work.

Tommy Emmanuel: “Entertainment Equals Surprise Me.”
Artist Features

Tommy Emmanuel: “Entertainment Equals Surprise Me.”

Recorded live at the Sydney Opera House, the Australian guitarist’s new album reminds listeners that his fingerpicking is in a stratum all its own. His approach to arranging only amplifies that distinction—and his devotion to Chet Atkins.

Lloyd Baggs: From State-of-the-Art Guitars to Great Pickups—and Back Again
Gear Features

Lloyd Baggs: From State-of-the-Art Guitars to Great Pickups—and Back Again

Following the release of the AEG-1, the multi-dimensional creative and intuitive engine behind acoustic-guitar pickup manufacturer L.R. Baggs shares the fascinating story of how he’s always been a builder, too.

Singer-Songwriter Amythyst Kiah Lifts Up Her Voice on New Release, Still + Bright
Artist Features

Singer-Songwriter Amythyst Kiah Lifts Up Her Voice on New Release, Still + Bright

The Americana singer-songwriter, known for supporting her vocals with intricate fingerpicking, found herself simplifying her process for her latest full-length, which, in turn, has led to more personal and artistic growth.

Singer-Songwriter MJ Lenderman’s Comic Tragedy, Manning Fireworks
Artist Features

Singer-Songwriter MJ Lenderman’s Comic Tragedy, Manning Fireworks


Over the past few years, singer-songwriter MJ Lenderman has had a taste of success with his band Wednesday and his latest solo albums. On his new solo release Manning Fireworks, his artistic depth is on full display in his carefully unwinding, twanging riffs and sage lyrics, informed in part by a sturdy sense of humor.

Folk-Rockers Dawes Release Oh Brother, Their Next Best Story
Artist Features

Folk-Rockers Dawes Release Oh Brother, Their Next Best Story

The folk-rock outfit’s frontman Taylor Goldsmith wrote their debut at 23. Now, with the release of their ninth full-length, Oh Brother, he shares his many insights into how he’s grown as a songwriter, and what that says about him as an artist and an individual.

Fishman EchoBack Mini Delay Review
Reviews

Fishman EchoBack Mini Delay Review

This little pedal offers three voices—analog, tape, and digital—and faithfully replicates the highlights of all three, with minimal drawbacks.