FEATURES Out from the shadows, into the limelight: Not every Guitar God has his own temple, like Jimi, EC or SRV. Elmore‘s JOE TIRABASSI and JOHN KUROSKI asked well-known artists … Read more

FEATURES The Mardi Gras King Mac Rebennack, best known to fans as Dr. John and best known in the music world as the ultimate session man, has enjoyed a wild … Read more

FEATURES 11 To Watch In 2011 Elmore writers spotlight artists poised to move up a level this year. We questioned them about their careers, and got interesting answers Producers Pump … Read more

FEATURES A New Spin As brick-and-mortar falls prey to the Internet, innovative record stores stay one step ahead BY PETER LINDBLAD Rule of Three There’s no formula for fame, but … Read more

FEATURES Texas Twisters: The self-proclaimed Great State has produced unique and enduring music, but few favorite sons find the success they’re due. Why? Bob Girouard looks for answers Les Paul … Read more

FEATURES The Music Documentary: You’ve seen the band, now go see the film. Or you’ve never seen the band, now go see the film. Matthew Allen on for-real music documentaries … Read more

FEATURES Bop Til You Drop: Jazz started out for dancers. What happened? Find the songs in this American treasure, and learn what’s to love Great Hangs: Good things come in … Read more

FEATURES Radio DJs: Once upon a time, listeners looked to radio personalities to educate them—music newscasters of sorts. We got off course, but we’re headed back, at last Three-Minute Songs: … Read more

FEATURES The King’s Country Roots: Elvis was a hip-swinging boy on the Ed Sullivan Show, a Hollywood charmer who got the girl, a leather-clad crooner and a bloated Las Vegas … Read more

FEATURES Worth a Thousand Words: Like other photographs, music photography tells stories. In music, the stories are often more complex and closer to our own hearts. Renowned music photographers and … Read more