Dr. John (page 66), at

Louis Armstrong’s home in

Queens: “He was always

spreading his juju whenever

it was necessary,” says

Robbie Robertson.

50

Billie Eilish’s

Triumph

Pop’s biggest new star is a

17-year-old who doesn’t care what

you think — even if she still calls

for her mom after a bad dream.

By Josh Eells

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74

Arming the

Cartels

How the American gun industry

fuels bloodshed in Mexico.

By Seth Harp

56

The 10 Best

New Artists

Philly hip-hop phenom Tierra

Whack, Brit next-big-thing Sam

Fender, and eight more artists

shaping the sound of tomorrow.

66

Dr. John’s Joy

and Mystery

The wild life, private demons,

and Mardi Gras sound of

a New Orleans saint.

By David Browne

70

Kamala’s

Moment

Inside the California

senator’s surging campaign.

By Jamil Smith

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