Magazine Features

Thurston Moore Interviews Michael Chapman
Thurston Moore
January 28, 2012

Not too long ago, I received a copy of Michael Chapman’s CD, Time Past & Time Passing, and was knocked out by his formidable chops and expert songwriting. I also felt... View This

All in the Family: A 1938 Martin mimicked by John Arnold
Jason Verlinde
November 17, 2011

Steven Hutchins is a lucky guitarist. He not only takes care of his grandfather's 1938 shadetop Martin 00-18; he was able to convince acclaimed guitar builder and historian John Arnold to... View This

Scottish Enlightenment: The refined art of Bert Jansch
Bob Douglas
October 5, 2011

Although he counts Big Bill Broonzy, Leadbelly and Brownie McGhee among his greatest influences, there is no mistaking Bert Jansch’s music as rooted in any place other than Britain. And... View This

Wade Mainer: The Grandfather of Bluegrass
Matt Sircely
September 19, 2011

A living legend needs a place to hang his hat like anyone else, but it’s still surprising to find Wade Mainer, one of the early stars of country music, making his home in a humble company... View This

The Forward Motion
David Roberts
July 7, 2011

The Avett Brothers' Seth Avett is a prototypical little brother--sweet, affable and earnest, if a bit in his own world. He relaxes into the couch and watches as his big brother, Scott,... View This