The 1968 soul hit that couldn’t be toured because its singer was drafted into the Vietnam War An unforgettable chart-topper. Ben Forrest Jul 12, 2026
The 1957 Buddy Holly riff Paul McCartney always wanted to figure out A timeless riff… Ben Forrest Jul 11, 2026
The 1966 song Pete Townshend called “a new standard” for rock A groundbreaking track… Ben Forrest Jul 11, 2026
The Big Indie Playlist: The best new music of the week Another stellar week for new music… Ben Forrest Jul 11, 2026
James Brown grew up in a 1930s brothel and it shaped him forever The early days of the funk progenitor… Ben Forrest Jul 10, 2026
‘Tempted’: When Squeeze called on the inspiration of Motown for a defining hit A legendary track… Ben Forrest Jul 10, 2026
Far Out’s ultimate music quiz of 1965: are you up to the challenge? A pivotal year in music… Ben Forrest Jul 9, 2026
The 1966 song Paul Simon can’t stand to listen to: “I hate the words” “I hate the words…” Ben Forrest Jul 9, 2026
Seu Jorge – ‘The Other Side’ album review: A career highlight deserving the worship of vinyl An incredible release… Ben Forrest Jul 9, 2026
“Puppy love songs”: Jalen Ngonda’s 21st century soul and why the 1960s never went out of style An enduring legacy of soul. Ben Forrest Jul 9, 2026
‘How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)’: the Marvin Gaye masterpiece that was eclipsed by Junior Walker An impossible task… Ben Forrest Jul 9, 2026
‘The Office’ at 25: how a one-day training course reinvented 21st-century comedy The greatest… Ben Forrest Jul 8, 2026