Mike Stringer on how 8-string guitars take him outside his comfort zone in search of creative dissonance

Using the low-end monster riffs of Spiritbox's Fata Morgana, Stringer offers up a rhythm masterclass in modern metal ...

Mike Campbell on finding purpose in The Dirty Knobs, and why we should listen to what our guitars are telling us

With a title track inspired by Brian Wilson, Mission of Mercy is the sound of Campbell piecing his heart – and ours – back together again ...
Rolling Stone

Billy Strings Sings for His Late Mother on New Album, ‘So Much for Goodbyes’

Billy Strings is still coming to terms with his mother’s death last June. The singer and guitarist takes one mere stop in that journey with his new album, So Much for Goodbyes. Due Aug. 28, the album ...
Consequence

Billy Strings Announces New Album So Much for Goodbyes, Unveils “Burn the Other End”: Stream

Billy Strings has announced his new album, So Much for Goodbyes, out August 28th via Reprise Records. As a preview, the bluegrass star has released the new single “Burn the Other End.” Stream it below ...
The New York Times

The Best String Trimmers

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, ...
PBS

Eddie Rickenbacker: The Ace

How a race-car driver came to be one of the most famous fighters of the Great War. Eddie Rickenbacker downed his first German airplane on April 27, 1918, and he never looked back. As Rickenbacker’s ...