‘Words and Music’: the world’s first insight into Lou Reed An essential release… Ben Forrest Jan 31, 2026
Little Ann: The northern soul star who took 30 years to be heard A voice that defies time… Ben Forrest Jan 31, 2026
The guitarist Jeff Beck and Johnny Marr agreed was “the greatest ever” An underrated pick… Ben Forrest Jan 31, 2026
Donovan believes he was closer to The Beatles than anyone: “We really got to know each other” A match made in heaven… Ben Forrest Jan 31, 2026
The song Neil Young said Crazy Horse could never play: “I took that as an omen” “The engineer didn’t press the button down.” Ben Forrest Jan 30, 2026
The song Bob Dylan couldn’t believe history has forgotten: “One of the most powerful records I’ve ever heard” A raucous rock track… Ben Forrest Jan 30, 2026
‘1999’: The music video MTV weirdly played for 24 hours straight Enough to induce madness… Ben Forrest Jan 30, 2026
The acid-fried session that led to Jimi Hendrix’s lost album: “That’s my life” Still shrouded in mystery… Ben Forrest Jan 29, 2026
The cult band Noel Gallagher said were “as good as it gets” A legendary duo… Ben Forrest Jan 29, 2026
The peculiar reason Ringo Starr will no longer consume anything bovine: “Have you seen a cow?” “The goat is a good size for our bodies…” Ben Forrest Jan 29, 2026
The Olympians – ‘In Search of a Revival’ album review: A renaissance of cinematic soul instrumentals An incredible come-back album… Ben Forrest Jan 29, 2026