Disappearing Act — Tal Yahalom's Generous Guitar Moves
The composer behind 'Mirror Image' talks about challenging guitar-hero expectations, finding inspiration in Argentine rhythms, and why the best band leaders sometimes disappear into the music.
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Scott Metzger Gets in the Telepathic Groove with LaMP
From his life-changing encounter with the Ramones to creating accessible instrumental music with longtime collaborators Ray Paczkowski and Russ Lawton, Metzger discusses how their new album 'One of Us' channels the raw, intuitive energy of three musicians.
Rolling Bones — Sylvie Courvoisier, Mary Halvorson, and the Art of Risk
Courvoisier and Halvorson unveil 'Bone Bells,' their acclaimed third album, and demonstrate how musical risk yields remarkable rewards. Eight new compositions showcase technical prowess while revealing a partnership where composed frameworks serve as springboards rather than constraints.
Six Strings to Software — The Reinvention of Greg Lisher
After decades as guitarist with Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom, Lisher embraced "the beginner's mind" through piano lessons and software manuals. His latest album 'Underwater Detection Method' documents this creative rebirth.
At the Edge with Dave Brown and Adam Gołębiewski
The Australian guitarist and Polish percussionist reveal how their shared obsession with minimal sources and maximum sound led to 'Dog's Light,' an unorthodox album that erases the lines between composition and improvisation.
Ruthie Foster Finds New Roads on 'Mileage'
On her tenth album and first for Sun Records, the GRAMMY-nominated artist finds inspiration in exhaustion, wisdom in collaboration, and a powerful new voice in the spaces between touring and home.
Dancing About Architecture with Jay Sanders
After decades backing others in Acoustic Syndicate and beyond, Jay Sanders steps forward with his solo debut, 'Evanescent.'
Between the Lines of Dan Pitt's 'Horizontal Depths'
Toronto guitarist Dan Pitt returns this fall with Horizontal Depths, an album that pays tribute to Canadian jazz legend Phil Nimmons while charting bold new territory in contemporary jazz.
Guitarist Brad Shepik Composes a Future We Can Believe In
From urgent warnings to hopeful visions, Shepik's latest album explores various facets of our changing climate, urging listeners to consider their role in preserving the planet.
Tim Brady Invites You to 'Imagine Many Guitars'
The Montréal-based composer-guitarist continues to push the boundaries of his instrument on his latest, Imagine Many Guitars, out on Redshift Records.
Rich Goldstein's Soul Jazz Journey
Guitarist Rich Goldstein digs deep into his soul jazz roots on "Into the Blue," out September 27th, 2024, on Truth Revolution Records.
Wolfgang Muthspiel's 'Etudes/Quietudes': A Master Craftsman's Journey
Austrian guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel is set to release a new solo album that's both a celebration of craftsmanship and a deeply personal musical statement.