Sometimes, a solid rock song just needs to have its production stripped down and its instrumentation broken down into basic parts to really shine. Plenty of rock stars have performed “unplugged” ...

The acoustic punk song is a time-honored tradition that has seen a rise — due to necessity — during this year of isolation. This edition of In Defense of the Genre looks at 30 songs from throughout ...

You don’t need a huge production to create an incredible song. These four iconic acoustic songs are proof that you just need an acoustic guitar and some great songwriting skills to make it big.

While Valentine’s Day has already come and gone, that doesn’t mean we can’t get in our feelings. What better way to reflect on past relationships, future loves, and everything in between than with ...

The most memorable guitar tunes are found with these 10 most popular acoustic guitar songs of all time. The acoustic guitar is probably one of the most common and most popular instruments today. It is ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. As college students, we know it can be extremely tough to get up in the morning.

"Black Hole Sun" is arguably Soundgarden's most popular song. In the years following the 1994 release of the smash hit, late frontman Chris Cornell would often deliver an acoustic version of the song, ...

Electricity? Overrated… ‘Real’ guitarists know that a guitar’s genuine excitement is best earned via the more personal connection of the player plus the resonant wooden body of an acoustic. Decades ...

Led Zeppelin started as a psychedelic blues band in the last 1960s. It didn’t take long for them to prove they had a soft side with their more delicate work in the folk and country genres. They never ...

Want to learn the easiest acoustic guitar songs to play? If you have picked up the guitar recently and are looking for some nice tunes to play, you’ve stumbled upon the right list. Learning to play ...

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour is about to drop on Disney+ and we need to know which four acoustic songs she plans to surprise fans with. Disney+ has released Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and all the ...