Fender

click to enlarge Photo courtesy of Kristie Hanlon. Hank Helton. At age 72, Hank Helton has spent the better part of his life playing and singing in bands. By the numbers…he has performed with 10-plus bands over the years. He owns nine guitars, including acoustic, electric, a hybrid acoustic/electric, a bass and a bouzouki (8-string…

The appeal of vintage-looking audio gear is obvious. They have tactile knobs and switches and are made of materials (like wood, cloth and leather) that make them stand out rather than blend in; something that many of today’s minimalist-designed speakers and components are missing. Brands know this. Today, many of the biggest audio manufacturers produce…

In “A Complete Unknown,” Bob Dylan’s story is retold with the hushed reverence of a Christmas sermon — the savior of music coming to set the world right again. It’s no wonder the movie releases December 25th. It would be hard to make a film about Bob Dylan with any other tone. Dylan, born Robert…

Following two standout performances at Other Voices and supporting Sam Fender on the opening night of his tour in 3Arena, Wunderhorse have added a second show next August’s Wider Than Pictures concert series taking place in The National Museum of Ireland. Wunderhorse (Jacob Slater, Harry Fowler, Peter Woodin and Jamie Staples) have seen their popularity…

New-age sound, tech and portability with a vintage-inspired look.Tivoli Audio SongBook speakerEvery product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreThe appeal of vintage-looking audio gear is obvious. They have tactile knobs and switches and are made of materials (like wood, cloth and leather) that…

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.Credit: Medios y Media/Getty ImagesGuthrie Govan made recent appearance at a Charvel guitar clinic in Dubai and once more made a persuasive case why he, a lifelong devotee of the tube amp, has fully digital guitar rigs as he…