The Motown singer who blew the roster away: “I’d never even dared to dream” An iconic voice… Ben Forrest Jan 28, 2026
The legendary performer Debbie Harry called “controlled madness” “He has standards…” Ben Forrest Jan 27, 2026
The guitarist who influenced The Velvet Underground more than anyone else An enduring influence… Ben Forrest Jan 27, 2026
The worst band “in the history of the world”, according to Anthony Bourdain Flexing his punk credentials. Ben Forrest Jan 27, 2026
“The greatest guitar player that’s ever lived”, according to Johnny Marr “He’s not everybody’s cup of tea.” Ben Forrest Jan 27, 2026
The songs Linda Ronstadt wished she had recorded sooner: “I waited until I had enough clout” “They had to take what I gave them…” Ben Forrest Jan 27, 2026
Mark E Smith on the power of northern soul: “You never know the names” There’s A Ghost In My House… Ben Forrest Jan 26, 2026
The Big Indie Playlist: The best new music of the week Another week of incredible releases… Ben Forrest Jan 26, 2026
The greatest Serge Gainsbourg album, according to Charlotte Gainsbourg An often underrated record… Ben Forrest Jan 26, 2026
The guitarist Roger Waters was bitterly jealous of: “A bit resentful” “That annoyed Roger quite a lot…” Ben Forrest Jan 25, 2026
The 1990s classic that Dave Grohl claimed was a reinvention of “1970s hard rock” A pioneering group… Ben Forrest Jan 25, 2026