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The Women in Music to Watch

These five women are breaking (and making) records, literally. Take a look at the five artists we predict will dominate 2027's airwaves.

ALL

THINGS GO

The artists, the crowds, the chaos, and the moments in between—step inside All Things Go through the Fret & Ink lens.

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH STARR GUITARS

A new generation of guitar makers is reshaping the instrument. We sit down with Kip Elder to explore the ideas, craftsmanship, and vision behind Starr's distinctive approach to the guitar.

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WE ARE FRET & INK

Fret & Ink is an independent women-driven music publication exploring the artists, stories, photographs, and culture behind the sound. From emerging voices to artists already making waves, we look beyond the headline to tell the stories worth hearing.

THE VISUAL ECHO

The moments that music leaves behind. Visual Echo captures the faces, movement, atmosphere, and fleeting details that tell the story long after the last note fades.

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