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Q&A: How the band Big Thief transformed into a trio and reimagined their sound

Adrianne Lenker, lead vocalist of Big Thief, describes her home as "the forests," reflecting her nomadic lifestyle

The Independent UK

“I used to have a really crap 335 copy – I think it was a Hohner. It would just never stay in tune. Fortunately it got stolen”: Pulp’s Mark Webber explains the happy accidents, thefts and uncontrollable pedals behind the British indie icons’ guitar sound

The fan-turned-bandmember on how More came about, why he’s glad four of his guitars were stolen, and why he’s retired the Crybaby from his pedalboard

Guitar World

Big Thief: ‘Our bassist leaving was like a divorce... the change is very significant’

INTERVIEW: Singer-songwriter Adrianne Lenker and her fellow band members talk to Louis Chilton about their new album ‘Double Infinity’, the departure of longtime bassist Max Oleartchik last year, and how they stop the band from growing ‘stale’

The Independent UK

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Our Annual Grandparents’ Guide to Today’s Pop Artists

If you grew up loving Dylan, Coltrane or other great artists, here are some modern musicians that tap into similar styles and spirits. Check out our playlist.

Kiplinger

Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker: ‘I hit a wall – I had just been going in survival mode’

The acclaimed US indie folk musician talks about escaping from religious cults, working with her ex, and why disconnecting from technology is fundamental to her creative process

The Guardian - UK

“Django Reinhardt was our god – I played a Selmer Maccaferri-style guitar, grew a mustache, wore a suit... the whole thing”: Big Thief’s Buck Meek names 10 guitarists who shaped his sound

The understated indie guitar hero is well-versed in blues and jazz tradition, but also takes inspiration from Marc Ribot, Connie Converse... and The Shaggs’ Dorothy “Dot” Wiggin

Guitar World

Buck Meek: Haunted Mountain album review – upbeat and filled with the buoyancy of new love

The Big Thief guitarist is pleasant company on his third solo album

Evening Standard

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Music Review: Big Thief's Buck Meek delivers from high on the ear-friendly 'Haunted Mountain'

Buck Meek is out with his third album “Haunted Mountain."

The Independent UK

Chuck Berry-by-way-of-the-gutter riffs and choppy Strat-isms from Fender's latest signature artist: This week's essential guitar tracks

Must-hear new cuts from Brian Setzer, Steve Lacy, Of Mice & Men, Buck Meek, Bad Wolves and loooads more

Guitar World

Eddie Van Halen's guitar rig rises again and a Seattle supergroup returns: this week's essential guitar tracks

Fresh cuts from Mammoth WVH, 3rd Secret, Becca Mancari feat. Brittany Howard, Ariel Posen, Ola Englund, L.S. Dunes… and loads more!

Guitar World

This week's essential guitar tracks: two of YouTube's biggest shred heroes team up and a slide titan pays tribute to a Southern rock guitar legend

This week has played host to some of 2023's most exciting tracks so far from Sophie Lloyd and Cole Rolland, Royal Blood, Starbenders, Evile, Mutoid Man, Duane Betts ft. Derek Trucks, Buck Meek and a whole lot more

Guitar World

Pitchfork Music Festival 2023: The Smile, Big Thief and Bon Iver set to headline music fest; full lineup announced

Festival tickets — three-day passes ($219) and single-day passes ($109) — are now on sale.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big Thief review – a revelatory set from the adored US folk-rockers

Great on record, hair-raising live, the four-piece come to vivid, pulsating life on stage with songs full of ecstasy and frustration

The Guardian - UK

‘I need to not be violent to myself’: Big Thief on pain, healing and their intense musical bond

The folk-rockers have weathered divorce and trauma to become one of the US’s best bands. Loved up with one another on tour, they explain their need for imperfection – and why recording is like sex

The Guardian - UK

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