The best new rock songs you need to hear right now Including The Virginmarys, Beth Hart, Keel and five other bearers of the good flag of rock'n'roll Louder · Jul 8, 2024
Morgan Wallen is the biggest, most controversial country star in America – now he’s headlining BST Wallen’s country songs about ice cold beers, Southern charm, and lovesick regrets routinely top the US charts. His inoffensive subjects, however, belie a career marked, or perhaps buoyed, by a string of controversies. As he prepares to make his BST debut, Annabel Nugent chronicles his ascent The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024
“I would know if the ‘Red Eye’ was a good guitar even if I was stone deaf –you can feel it vibrating”: Gibson’s Custom Shop has recreated Jason Isbell’s prized 1959 Les Paul – formerly owned by Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Ed King The guitar has a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and has put the Murphy Lab’s skillset to the test thanks to its unique finish quirk Guitar World · Jun 6, 2024
"This is one of the best examples of the most collectable guitar ever made": Gibson Custom unveils recreations of Jason Isbell 'Red Eye' 1959 Les Paul Standard It's based on the songwriter's favourite that was previously owned by late Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King MusicRadar · Jun 5, 2024
Americana is where country, blues, folk and bluegrass collide – and players like Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and Lucinda Williams are masters of the craft Expand your fingerpicking skills and master the techniques used by Americana greats in this in-depth lesson Guitar World · May 24, 2024
‘Bowie told me it’s OK to be messy’: the starry life and strife of singer-songwriter Lawrence Rothman They’ve played with everyone from Lucinda Williams to a pre-fame Billie Eilish. Now, on their intensely personal new album, they confront the trauma of being pistol-whipped and dealing with an eating disorder The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024
“He was a big driver of the band… I would consider him very underrated, too”: Jason Isbell and Luther Dickinson pay tribute to Dickey Betts with an extended take on In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Isbell, Dickinson and Sadler Vaden paid homage to Betts with a three-guitar salute on the Allman Brothers classic Guitar World · Apr 24, 2024
Jason Isbell's Successful Debut In Oscar-Nominated Film Revealed Grammy winner Jason Isbell transitions to acting in Killers of the Flower Moon, impressing with his portrayal of Bill Smith. Top News · Mar 3, 2024
Jason Isbell's Journey: From Sobriety To Hollywood Stardom Explore Jason Isbell's journey to success, personal struggles, and big-screen debut in 'Killers of the Flower Moon' alongside industry legends. Stay update... Top News · Feb 29, 2024
Jason Isbell And Aimee Mann Deliver Unforgettable Performances At Radio City Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit deliver a powerful performance at Radio City Music Hall, showcasing emotional depth and musical prowess. Top News · Feb 25, 2024
Requiems for Roku, Sumner Redstone, Jon Stewart's Career, the Pac-12 ... and Possibly 'Spulu' Also in this week's 'Next Text,' the country music condemned take David Bloom up on his big 'Americana' recommendation Broadcasting & Cable · Feb 18, 2024
“We were all delusional enough as kids to think this might happen to us”: boygenius, Metallica, Paramore, Larkin Poe, Jason Isbell and Joni Mitchell win big at the Grammys 2024 Molly Tuttle, Chris Stapleton and newly anointed Fender signature artist Juanes also took home awards during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony Guitar World · Feb 5, 2024
Best of 2023: Why we loved these 14 albums, from Olivia Rodrigo to Gorillaz Here are some favorites from our staff for 2023. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2023
‘A tonic that no medication can give’: readers’ favourite albums of 2023 From Raye’s multi-genre majesty to Zach Bryan’s blue-collar country, these are the LPs that most affected readers this year The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
Guitar World · Nov 15, 2023 “McFly vibes from that 345!” Jason Isbell and Bob Weir perform Johnny B. Goode for Michael J. Fox, as Isbell tips his cap to the famously inaccurate Back to the Future guitar – the Gibson ES-345 The guitarist and songwriter chose a particular Gibson to perform in front of a crowd of celebrity guests at Fox’s fundraiser
The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023 With 'Goodbye Mary,' Molly Tuttle extends country music's lineage of reproductive rights songs to the post-Roe era Jason Aldean’s song “Try That In A Small Town” extols small towns as bastions of conservative values standing up against a litany of violent big-city bogeymen. The song, and the backlash against it, threatens to strengthen popular conceptions about the inherent conservatism of country music.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2023 Rhiannon Giddens is as much scholar as musician. Now, she's showing her saucy side in a new album Rhiannon Giddens is as much a scholar as a musician
Guitar World · Aug 11, 2023 “What you’re about to see may shock you”: Jason Isbell shows off some of his most prized vintage guitars on Gibson TV’s The Collection “The guitar nerd’s guitar nerd” has a vintage guitar haul that needs to be seen to be believed
MusicRadar · Aug 11, 2023 Jason Isbell advises anyone buying a guitar to do this thing first "That's where the magic happens for me"
MusicRadar · Aug 10, 2023 Gibson's new interview with Jason Isbell on his guitar collection is so good it even includes his Fenders An insight into the man, musician and owner of some absolutely stunning vintage guitars
Louder · Aug 8, 2023 The Drive-By Truckers' albums you should definitely own Drive-By Truckers' blend of southern rock, country, classic rock, socio-political commentary and historical nous has manifested itself in a series of albums the world really needs to know
Guitar World · Jul 13, 2023 A lost Dumble Overdrive Special that's been called “possibly the greatest amplifier ever made“ has resurfaced after 40 years Formerly owned by producer/guitarist Dennis Herring – known for his work with Bonnie Raitt and Buddy Guy – the amp now belongs to Jason Isbell
Orlando Sentinel · Jul 13, 2023 Special election gives Florida Democrats a shot at swing district An upcoming special election for a House seat in Central Florida could be a major test for whether state Democrats can bounce back from the drubbing they took last year.
MusicRadar · Jul 12, 2023 Up close with the ultimate Dumble Overdrive Special Jason Isbell calls “possibly the greatest amplifier ever made" An in-depth look with Vertex Effects at the coveted unlabelled serial number 22 Overdrive Special amp Isbell bought
Guitar World · Jul 10, 2023 Watch Mike McCready share solo duties with Jason Isbell in epic guitar duel – on a 1960 Fender Stratocaster he borrowed from Isbell The performance of This Ain't It doubled as a fine vintage guitar display, with Isbell himself playing both a '50s Fender Telecaster and a 1961 Gibson SG