Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...

In many ways, 2024 was a year for the pop queens. Taylor Swift's Eras tour boasted $2 billion in ticket sales, while Sabrina Carpenter and Chapelle Roan enjoyed breakthrough years, and Olivia ...

Here’s some interesting news: a new study has shown that the most inspiring artist for aspiring guitarists isn’t The Beatles. Or any band from the classic era of rock and pop. It’s Ed Sheeran. How so?

The Opener is The FADER’s short-form profile series of casual conversations with exciting new artists. Music has a misfit crisis. Forget the indie rock artists who weakly gesture at feelings of ...

Quine was known for his versatile guitar riffing, which incorporated elements of jazz, blues, and experimental rock. As lead guitarist of Richard Hell and the Voidoids, he made significant sonic ...