The album Jeff Lynne listened to 100 times to understand: “All of these big arrangements” Internalising every single note. Tim Coffman Dec 6, 2025
The day Roger McGuinn’s dream collaboration came true: “It was a fantastic learning experience” “…it was a fantastic learning experience…” Tom Phelan Dec 6, 2025
Which session musician has played on more songs than anyone else? Was anybody keeping score? Andrew Clayman Dec 6, 2025
The classic Deep Purple song Ritchie Blackmore called a complete “joke” Frustrating. Kelly Murphy Dec 6, 2025
The album the reignited Elvis Costello’s love for music: “There is such imagination” Reinspiring. Lucy Harbron Dec 6, 2025
Revisiting Japan’s disastrous support slot: “We needed a police escort” “One of the worst environments…” Andrew Clayman Dec 6, 2025
‘I Have the Touch’: Peter Gabriel’s strange study of Englishness “I never miss my cue…” Ben Forrest Dec 6, 2025
Who was ‘Denis’ from the classic Blondie song? “Ooh-be-do, I’m in love with you.” Tom Phelan Dec 6, 2025
The Marvin Gaye album his producer called his greatest leap: “He really began to perfect that” Voice for the ages. Callum MacHattie Dec 6, 2025