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“Why wouldn’t you stay in the Sphere? It’s not as much fun”: Trey Anastasio explains Phish’s joyful rebirth
By Alan Paul published
In this epic cover interview, Anastasio goes deep into his musical rebirth, creative process and the intense practice regimen pushing against the limits of his playing

Enumclaw are on a quest for alt-rock tone nirvana – using other people’s guitars and The Smashing Pumpkins’ fuzz pedal
By Amit Sharma published
Home In Another Life is another slice of gourmet tones and big noise therapy from one of the most exciting bands in the US alt-rock scene

Meet Venus Grrrls, the UK goth grungers tackling cancer with intense songs, wild tones and Courtney Love’s guitar
By Cheri Amour published
The band’s guitarists enthuse over sparkly narwhal cloud delays and the merits of the Kemper Profiler as they prepare for their first-ever headline tour following their lead singer’s cancer treatment

Oasis are officially reuniting for their first live shows in 16 years – but who will be playing guitar?
By Matt Owen published
The Gallagher brothers are finally getting back together for a string of live dates next year. But who will be joining the newly reformed Oasis?

After supporting Arctic Monkeys in stadiums, The Mysterines rewired their tones – and abilities
By Phil Weller published
Lia Metcalfe and Callum Thompson pull us into the alternative reality and creative logic behind the thrilling sound of The Mysterines. It's all about shock, awe and the process of unlearning

“I do my own thing”: How Simon McBride brought new color to Deep Purple's iconic sound
By Andrew Daly published
Stepping into a role once occupied by Ritchie Blackmore and Steve Morse could be intimidating, but when McBride joined Purple, he never thought twice. And yes, he'll play Smoke on the Water his way

Corey Feldman hopes his viral guitar playing will inspire others to pick up the instrument
By Matt Owen published
Despite being targeted by TikTok trolls for his chaotic guitar solos, Feldman refuses to let the negativity of the internet get in the way – and even sees a silver lining from the whole episode

Page Hamilton revisits Helmet’s 1994 classic Betty – the unsung curveball the critics tried to kill
By DO NOT USE: Joe Bosso published
After the claustrophobic intensity of Meantime, Hamilton opened up the doors and chased down different sounds on album number three. No one was ready for Betty

The Last Dinner Party’s Emily Roberts on bringing jazz into pop, and how St. Vincent shaped her playing (and her gear)
By Glenn Kimpton published
Her band has the biggest-selling debut album in nearly a decade in her native UK, and secured tours with Hozier and Florence & The Machine. Guitarist Emily Roberts explains how her background in jazz, theater and a Queen tribute band inspired her evocative playing style
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