An oral history of the Fender Stratocaster
We chart the development of an icon of mid-century modern design and hear from the people who witnessed its development and evolution first-hand.
Five of our favourite Ramones albums
We pick the legendary New York band’s definitive records.
Five of Bob Dylan’s most influential sidemen
On the troubadour’s 78th birthday today, we look at the heroes who helped shape his sound.
The Left Field: Bill Orcutt plays blues from another dimension
The outsider guitarist melds Delta blues, punk and noise rock into his freewheeling improvisational style.
Why BB King’s Lucille was more than just any old guitar
On the anniversary of the legendary bluesman’s passing, we remember one of the most iconic instruments of all time.
The Left Field: Play in OOIOO’s technicolour psych-rock wonderland
Meet the quirky Japanese band that inspired the Flaming Lips’ Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots.
The Left Field: Group Doueh play blues-rock from Western Sahara
This family band have pricked the ears of fans around the globe for their sweltering blend of African and Western sounds – just don’t call it “world music”.
The Left Field: Meet Fennesz, modern-day answer to Kevin Shields
Austrian composer and guitarist Christian Fennesz weaves shoegaze and electronic music into ambient tapestries.
15 of the most iconic offset guitarists
For decades, Jazzmasters, Jaguars, Firebirds and many other offsets have been the go-to instruments for pioneering outsider musicians. Here’s our pick of 15 offset-guitar heroes.
10 essential stoner rock and metal songs
Roll up, plug in and zone out.