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The month’s best guitar music – a hand-picked selection of the finest fretwork on wax

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The great and good of progressive music give us a glimpse into their prog worlds. As told to Grant Moon.

The ever-active session legend on his love for cheap guitars, Roland gear, and modding his pickups

Strawbs co-founder Dave Cousins died in July following a long illness. The singer, songwriter and guitarist enjoyed an active musical career spanning more than six decades and has been name-checked by many musicians as a key influence and inspiration. We reflect on his rich legacy and reveal plans for a number of posthumous releases, including the long-awaited new Strawbs album.