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Evan Patterson and Brian Cook Still Have Fun Playing Guitar

By Evan Patterson | April 16, 2025

Evan Patterson and Brian Cook Still Have Fun Playing Guitar

The Young Widows and SUMAC artists talk “older people making gnarly music,” balancing touring and home life, and their new records.

Youbet and Palehound Are Each Other’s Guitar Heroes

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By El Kempner | June 18, 2024

Youbet and Palehound Are Each Other’s Guitar Heroes

Nick Llobet and El Kempner catch up.

Role Models: Nels Cline is Anthony Pirog’s Guitar Hero

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By Anthony Pirog | November 14, 2023

Role Models: Nels Cline is Anthony Pirog’s Guitar Hero

The guitarist talks meeting — and now collaborating with — his idol.

Three Great Things: Bobcat Goldthwait

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By Bobcat Goldthwait | May 10, 2023

Three Great Things: Bobcat Goldthwait

The actor, comedian and director, whose new album Soldier for Christ is out now, chooses some personal favorites.

The Reaper

Music

By Vera Sola | January 30, 2019

The Reaper

"Stenciled on the top in faded Old English font was her name: The Reaper."

Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) on Preparing to Tour With a Musical Hero

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By Chad Clark | April 21, 2017

Chad Clark (Beauty Pill) on Preparing to Tour With a Musical Hero

The singer-songwriter was nervous to meet Arto Lindsay, whose Cuidado Madame is out today.

Tommy Siegel (Jukebox the Ghost, Narc Twain) Teaches You To Guitar Face

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By Tommy Siegel | November 16, 2016

Tommy Siegel (Jukebox the Ghost, Narc Twain) Teaches You To Guitar Face

About face!

Talkhouse Playlist: Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket Talks His Favorite Guitarists

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August 17, 2016

Talkhouse Playlist: Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket Talks His Favorite Guitarists

The My Morning Jacket guitarist shares tracks with non-traditional guitars, a masterclass in rhythmic playing, and more.

Van Hunt Talks Mac DeMarco’s Another One

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By Van Hunt | August 14, 2015

Van Hunt Talks Mac DeMarco’s Another One

On his new album, Mac DeMarco does soul better than John Lennon, and indeed better than most so-called "soul singers" today. He's also like Mozart.

Robbie Fulks Talks Bryan Sutton’s Into My Own

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By Robbie Fulks | May 6, 2014

Robbie Fulks Talks Bryan Sutton’s Into My Own

Bryan Sutton’s new record Into My Own compresses about all you need to know about why he's the hottest name in contemporary bluegrass guitar...