The 1966 Beatles solo Paul McCartney took off George Harrison’s hands: “Didn’t like the idea one bit” Taking the lead. Thomas Coll May 6, 2026
A quick guide to arts and culture in the local elections The election will take place on May 7th. Rachael Pimblett May 6, 2026
The 1972 song Kate Bush called “one of my favourite tracks ever”, and her fascinating cover “I dreamed of being able to play like him”. Matthew Ingate May 6, 2026
The many iconic albums recorded at the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio An ingenious money-maker. Lucy Harbron May 6, 2026
Did Blind Lemon Jefferson really die waiting for a chauffeur that never showed up? “…they say he froze to death.” Tom Phelan May 6, 2026
A timeline of the many lives of The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ Longstanding legacy. Kelly Murphy May 5, 2026
Sun Records: the birthplace of the American invasion “I’ve just got to open me a little recording studio…” Paulina Subia May 5, 2026
Phil Spector’s curious critique of The Beach Boys’ 1966 classic “It’s an edit film…” Ben Forrest May 5, 2026
The band Eddie Vedder couldn’t stand copying him: “Get your own trip” A pale imitation. Tim Coffman May 5, 2026
The singer so good it caused Paul Stanley’s mind to boggle: “How in the world!” What a range. Dale Maplethorpe May 5, 2026