How Ritchie Blackmore came across an obscure string mod that introduced him to a whole new sound – and why it didn’t work for him

Burton proved it was possible to use banjo strings on guitar, but Blackmore’s early adventures with the hack got mixed ...
Inside Croydon

South Croydon workshop that is music scene’s best kept secret

A small team of luthiers working just off South End have carried out repairs on guitars played by some of the biggest names ...
WSHU

Billy Strings: Tiny Desk Concert

The bluegrass virtuoso brings back the spirit of Tiny Desk's early days: fewer microphones to capture "the way these ...

Billy Strings Makes His Debut on ‘Tiny Desk’ After Sending Audition Tape: ‘It Only Took 12 More Years’

Billy Strings and his band delivered an NPR 'Tiny Desk' concert, featuring songs from 2024's 'Highway Prayers.' ...