There aren’t enough guitar solos anymore. I mean, there are guitar solos still happening—in the metalspheres of the world, most explicitly—but rock and roll’s got a serious solo deficiency going on.

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“5 Classic Blues Guitar Licks Everyone Should Know” teaches essential blues phrases that every guitarist can incorporate into their playing. The video breaks down each lick with tips on timing, ...

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Before the 1950s, guitars supported the band. By the end of the decade, they led it. This breakdown covers the rise of electric guitar heroes like Scotty Moore, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, and Chuck Berry ...

Lloyd Spiegel, Charlie A'Court (Canada), Geoff Achison, Jimi Hocking, The McNaMarr Project (Andrea Marr/John McNamara), Stefan Hauk, Kathleen Halloran, Erica Graf, and Shane Gilbert.

Vundabar is an indie rock band from Massachusetts, known for their energetic sound and creative style. Another popular track by the band is Acetone. It’s well-loved for its catchy rhythm and emotional ...

Ludwig Göransson, the Oscar-winning composer of Ryan Coogler’s blockbuster Sinners, travelled the globe to find a special guitar in order to imbue the blues soundtrack with mythical, devilish ...

The 17th annual Motor City Blues Festival features a variety of acts, each delivering their creative sounds to the stage. While the singers’ styles may differ, they share a common thread — their ...

Hear songs by Mdou Moctar, Bombino, Orchestra Baobab and more. By Ben Sisario For today’s Amplifier, your proprietor Lindsay Zoladz graciously lent me the keys for a little tour of Africa to celebrate ...

Since 2005 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in ...