Learning to play guitar as a young boy growing up in Michigan, Billy Strings never saw it as a viable career path. Instead, he assumed he’d eventually “wither away in prison” or end up a drug addict.

In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

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In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called "Is the end in sight for theoretical physics?" Forty-five years later, ...

Billy Strings and his drum-tight (but drumless) band brought two sets and 25 songs of pure bluegrass magic to the first of two back-to-back PPG Paints Arena shows on Friday night. I’m already jealous ...

There are no off days for Cryptopsy. The Canadian death-metal band is on a night off just outside of Baltimore when Westword rings, but instead of indulging in the local fare of soft-shell crab and ...

One of the best upgrades you can implement for your Needolin is the Spider Strings in Hollow Knight Silksong. Not only does this yellow-slot tool look special, but it also extends and improves its ...

Singer-songwriter Billy Strings says his guitar has been his best friend for as long as he can remember. "I slept with my guitar when I was 4 or 5 years old," he says. "I'd put it right under the ...

As days grow shorter and darker, it’s a good idea to invest in outdoor lights. These popular accessories don’t require any major installation or rewiring, and ...

FARGO — Billy Strings may not exactly be a household name, but in homes tuned into bluegrass he certainly is. The 32-year-old returns to Fargo-Moorhead on Tuesday and is close to selling out the ...