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February 2016 Features
Brute Squad
EarthQuaker Devices' Joe Golden discusses six amps that destroy.
Megadeth
The thrash metal pioneers plot world conquest via Dystopia, an edgy new album that revisits the band's roaring roots while showcasing the blazing Kiko Loureiro on guitar.
The New Switcheroo: Three Loop Switchers Reviewed
PG tests a trio of powerful new designs—from Carl Martin's plug-and-play Octa-Switch Mk3 to RJM's tricked-out Mastermind PBC and Boss' deep-but-accessibly priced ES-8.
Tortoise's Jeff Parker and Doug McCombs: Slow 'n' Steady
On the 25-year evolution of the daring rock ensemble, blending genres, trading instruments, and coming out of their all-instrumental shell.
The Holy Grail Guitar Show: Berlin, Take Two
Europe's exclusive boutique guitar trade show had a bold and beautiful second year.
Mark Goldenberg and Eric Skye: Acoustic Aerialists
Two fingerstyle virtuosos blend lush tones, artful compositions, and low-key comedy with a cool-headed conversational approach.
The AutistiX: Butterflies & Demons
Three differently abled young Londoners inspire audiences, filmmakers, and even Sir Tom Jones with relentless humor, fearless performances, and a burning passion.
La Luz: Doom-Wop Duality
Shana Cleveland, guitarist for surf-noir quartet La Luz, discusses sophomore LP Weirdo Shrine.
Ava Mendoza: From Trad to Rad
A pedal-stomping avant-rocker talks about discovering new modes and sounds, the genre-jumping joys of improvisation, and her journey from classical and roots music to the outlands.
Forgotten Heroes: Robert "Kool" Bell
The funk bass legend and coleader of Kool & the Gang talks about developing his low-down sound and his secrets for riding the tide of music history for 50 years.