Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, ...

Martin IV hears a Martin guitar, whether it’s the timeworn piece Willie Nelson’s nearly strummed a hole through, or a ...

Parker McLachlin — aka the Short Game Chef — breaks down how to execute one of the most difficult shots in golf.

Fatherhood has had an overwhelmingly positive on bluegrass star Billy Strings' touring career since welcoming son River in September 2024.

This is what the Defector staff listened to and enjoyed this year. From the Pyre, by The Last Dinner Party In a year where ...

An unidentified man was caught on surveillance video stealing two mandolins from Lark Street Music in Teaneck.

A holly jolly bluegrass Christmas. Billy Strings has wrapped up his tours for the year, rounding out his 2025 winter tour with some stellar shows in Texas. After laying it down in Austin's Moody Arena ...

You notice it after rehearsal, when the room empties and the floor turns quiet again. Your case feels heavier on the walk out ...

With both Jordan Love and Malik Willis battling injuries, who is the Packers' third-string quarterback? Here's the depth chart and practice squad QB.

When "Trigger" is done, Willie Nelson is done. There may not be a more famous guitar in the music world than Willie Nelson’s trusty Trigger. The living country music legend has played the same Martin ...

In this installment of Shakedown Beat, WAMC's Josh Landes interviews bassist, vocalist, and songwriter Rob Derhak of beloved New York State jam band moe.

On September 12th, Nelson drove down to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, in Camden. His band, a four-piece, was dressed all in ...