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Seven Lead Guitar Heroes of Alt/Indie Rock in 2026
This post is not written about guitar legends like Slash, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Jonny Greenwood, Eddie Van Halen, Nancy Wilson, and other past titans of rock. Instead, it highlights the amazing lead guitar heroes of 2026 who shred their strings with the very best of them throughout rock history. Most exciting about this list is how many women are included…not something that could have been said in most previous musical eras.
Listed below in alphabetical order are the seven legendary lead guitarists of today. If you have any additions or suggestions for this list, please feel free to forward them.
Peace!
Mike Bradvica – Belair Lip Bombs (Australia)
Source: Facebook.comEmma Brandon – Florence Road (Ireland)
Source: instagram.comRitzy Bryan – The Joy Formidable (Wales)
Source: guitarworld.comJessica Dobson – Deep Sea Diver (USA)
Source: guitarworld.comIan Jones – Twen (USA)
Source: YouTube.comSkyler Knapp (or St. Marx) – Been Stellar (USA)
Source: YouTube.somJoff Oddie – Wolf Alice (England)
Source: en.wikipedia.org #art #EmmaBrandon #entertainment #fun #guitar #guitarHeroes #guitarists #IanJones #JessicaDobson #JoffOddie #leadGuitar #MikeBradvica #music #RitzyBryan #SkylerKnapp -
Deep Sea Diver - Impossible Weight
Speaking of "bands that should be better known" (although, admittedly, not unknown), Jessica Dobson's band Deep Sea Diver.
Dobson's guitar skills are well known, and she's toured with a bunch of other bands (Beck, The Shins, Conor Oberst, etc).
This was their third album, just before they jumped to Sub Pop for the most recent.
Sample: https://youtu.be/xzkr2i6Szy8
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Deep Sea Diver’s wickedly badass new album!
Source: thisisdeepseadiver.comI heard Deep Sea Diver‘s new 2025 album release entitled Billboard Heart for the first time the other night and was blown away by how good it is. The lyrics are amazing, the guitar riffs are absolutely shredded by Jessica Dobson and her vocals demand your undivided attention. Meanwhile, Peter Mansen’s accompanying drums and Elliot Jackson’s synths weave and coalesce the rocking vibes into what will arguably be a strong contender for my album of the year!
Source: thisisdeepseadiver.comThere is not a single bad song on this album, but if I were to have to pick my favorites, these would be them after several listens. The first two tracks below are battling for ultimate supremacy.
“Tiny Threads” – a very moving track with absolutely amazing lyrics:
“We’re always held together by tiny little threads
And I think I love you the most when you′re unraveling” – Deep Sea Diverhttps://youtu.be/H4ybw3b5pqQ?si=SNrhZ9bOup_d065a
“Let Me Go” – a fabulous duet with Madison Cunningham
https://youtu.be/MmQq7TUEhos?si=h3-PqiCXlq_W96cx
“What Do I Know?” – so much fun with amazing guitars
https://youtu.be/hokGuFIw1PQ?si=Cem9jYihGWD_TX57
“Shovel”
“Billboard Heart”
“Loose Change”
“See In The Dark”
I hope you will enjoy this album as much as I do. And if you get a chance, check out Deep Sea Diver live at one of their upcoming shows. Peace!
#albusm #BillboardHeart #DeepSeaDiver #entertainment #fun #IndieRock #JessicaDobson #lyrics #music #musicReviews #rock #Seattle #songs #tunes #writing
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