Chris buck

You can’t rush art. Mindfulness and spirituality matter. There are times to keep music simple. Be receptive to the vibrations of the world… These are among the things that shape his world view.

With his trusty Fender Strat in hand and at a young 64, Bob Mould is an evergreen icon of alt and indie guitar – and he’s back with a new solo album

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most

As Alex Lifeson ’ s second album from latest prog project, Envy Of None, hits the stores, we delve deep into the mists of its sonic landscape

THE HAMMER INTERVIEW

This trio of Los Angeles musicians fuse the rhythms of Havana, Medellín and Lima with the sounds of 60s surf music – though their sound has more in common with Latin folk music than Dick Dale. We join them to talk about their debut album, fibreglass guitars and tropical psychedelia