ROD STEWART

The raspy-voiced legend breaks free of creative blocks to pen his first rock album in decades.

MEGADETH

After 30 years, the metal icons aren’t afraid to push the envelope and take risks with their music.

INDIA.ARIE

The R&B chanteuse nearly called it quits, but a new perspective inspired her latest album.

STEVE EARLE

The noted singer-songwriter’s new effort explores hard times, politics and redneck glorification.

JOE SATRIANI

The guitar maestro reveals the process behind his singular talent for timeless instrumental rock.

TERRI LYNE CARRINGTON

A sought-after drummer and bandleader invokes the spirit of Duke Ellington on her current project.

 

SPECIAL FEATURES    

26 SUMMER FESTIVALS
Get out of the house and into the groove at this season’s hottest all-day live events.

66 MARK HORNSBY
Sweetwater Studios’ versatile producer takes a personal approach in and out of the studio.

Q&A    

34 NATALIE MAINES
This onetime Dixie Chick connects with Ben Harper to get back to her rock ’n’ roll roots.

50 DAVID KAHNE
A Grammy-winning producer offers an inside look into making music with legendary artists.

GEAR  

54 Q&A: KEYBOARDS

56 TOP GEAR

60 REVIEWS

DEPARTMENTS

8 SOUNDCHECK

14 WHO’S NEXT
Valerie June
Natalie Gelman
Rod Melancon

16 SPOTLIGHT
Goo Goo Dolls
Melissa Ferrick
Bobby McFerrin
Filter
Jimmy Eat World

70 REVIEWS 

76 INDIE SCENE

78 BEHIND THE

CLASSICS
Marvin Gaye

80 ENCORE
James Taylor