Interviews

FINNEAS | Make Music
We caught up with FINNEAS about his music-making philosophy, how spur-of-the-moment ideas can flourish into full songs, and his new single “Can't Wait to Be Dead.”

H.E.R. | Make Music
H.E.R. blurs the lines between genres, and is making history as the first Black woman to have her own signature Stratocaster. We spoke with H.E.R. about why the Strat is her guitar of choice and how it became the inspiration for her music.

Molly Miller on Celebrating Disney Classics With Taylor Guitars
Dr. Molly Miller talks about arranging three of her favorite Disney songs for solo acoustic guitar

The Sound of Marcus King | Language of Guitar
We spoke with blues-rock artist Marcus King about his influences, gear and his use of the guitar as a means for pure expression.

The Sound of Beatie Wolfe | Making the Familiar Futuristic
Beatie Wolfe redefines the way we experience recorded music — from beaming it into space to wearing it as a jacket. Here, we chat with her on topics from the familiar to the futuristic.

EarthQuaker Devices' Jamie Stillman Talks Tone Benders, Reapers and Reissuing the Park Fuzz Sound
The pedal designer reflects on the mighty Tone Bender and its influence on their own line of modern fuzz pedals.

Learning to Play Drums | Guitar Center Lessons Instructor Jazz Kelley
Ever since she picked up her first pair of drum sticks as a young child, Jazz Kelley has been on a mission. Looking back, Jazz remembers the exact moment she knew she wanted to be a drummer. "I remember watching my cousin play [at choir rehearsal] & immediately thinking, 'I can do that.' That’s really how the journey started."

The Sound of Madame Gandhi | Creating Your Own Space
Learn how Madame Gandhi stays inspired and equipped for making music at home.

The Revolution Drummer Bobby Z. on his Storied Career with Prince
If there’s one drummer who you could say had the best job in the business, it would be Bobby Z. of Prince’s band, The Revolution. As Prince’s drummer from the very first concerts in 1979 until 1986, Bobby Z. sat on the throne of The Revolution from the beginning, when Prince rescued him from, as he recalls it, “a normal life to be with him on his trip to the outer regions of the solar system.”

Tuesday Talks with Mary Spender: Merging Music and the Content Creator
During a visit to the UK, we stopped by the home studio of Mary Spender – a YouTube-based musician whose channel has already amassed a whopping 6.2 million views thanks to her “Tuesday Talks” YouTube series, in which she deep dives into music topics of her choosing with artists like K.T. Tunstall, James Valentine and more.

St. Vincent | Inspiration, Songwriting and a Signature Ernie Ball Music Man Guitar
Guitarist, songwriter and Grammy winner Annie Clark, best known as St. Vincent, is a music industry iconoclast. She is endlessly inventive, experimenting with surprising arrangements, intricate lyrics and bold sounds. In 2015, she partnered with Ernie Ball Music Man to create a guitar as distinctive as she is, with elegant design, remarkable versatility and an abundance of luxurious tone.

Carl Craig: Unity on the Dance Floor
Legendary techno DJ Carl Craig talks with us about how the Detroit club scene in the late '80s shaped his personal journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, all while fostering a safe environment for others to find their own freedom on the dance floor.

Preservation Hall: Protect. Preserve. Perpetuate.
We sit down with Preservation Hall Artistic Director Ron Rona and former doorman Bradley Williams to discuss the storied history of New Orleans' most iconic venue, including its local and global impact on the jazz community.

Jail Guitar Doors: Using Music for Rehabilitation
An interview with Jail Guitar Doors founder and singer-songwriter Billy Bragg about the inspiration behind the organization and its rooted history in rock and roll.

Laura Jane Grace: Love and Death
Against Me! frontwoman Laura Jane Grace details her journey coming out as a transgender woman, and how the experience continues to shape her musical landscape.

Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: Illuminating The Beauty in All Cultures
Jazz musician and activist Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah shares the inspiration behind his 2019 album Ancestral Recall.

Charlie Daniels: Giving Back To Our Vets
We caught up with with country legend Charlie Daniels to talk about his work with The Journey Home Project supporting veterans once returned from the front lines.

SongwritingWith:Soldiers | Connecting and Healing Through Songwriting
SongwritingWith:Soldiers co-founders Darden Smith and Mary Judd chat with us about the mission behind their organization, aimed at providing a constructive way for returning soldiers to deal with the mental and physical traumas of combat.

Rita Marley: A Lifetime of Freedom and Unity
Rita Marley details her history as a musician, as well as the origin of the Rita Marley Foundation.

SocialWorks: Giving Chicago A Second Chance
Founded by Chance the Rapper with his high school classmates, SocialWorks brings music-centric events and activities to the youth of Chicago to help inspire their creativity, as well as give back to the less fortunate within the community.
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