‘Everybody’s Gotta Live’: How Arthur Lee’s masterpiece helped him escape Love An incredible track… Ben Forrest Mar 23, 2026
“I wrote the damn thing”: the Queen song Nile Rodgers claimed was stolen “Great composers steal.” Ben Forrest Mar 22, 2026
‘The Ballad of Stalin’: the British folk singer who wrote for the Communist Party An essential figure… Ben Forrest Mar 22, 2026
“Such an impact”: the country singer Dave Davies called the first real rock star A major influence… Ben Forrest Mar 22, 2026
Joey Ramone refused to speak to Johnny Ramone for 20 years An enduring conflict… Ben Forrest Mar 21, 2026
Martha Reeves in office: The forgotten political career of a Motown icon “I’m glad it’s over…” Ben Forrest Mar 21, 2026
‘I Am the Upsetter’: How Lee “Scratch” Perry’s anthem of defiance changed reggae forever A monumental track… Ben Forrest Mar 20, 2026
‘Going Home’: How Mark Knopfler captured the spirit of rural Scotland A beloved track… Ben Forrest Mar 20, 2026
The greatest country singer of all time, according to Johnny Cash An iconic voice… Ben Forrest Mar 19, 2026
The best classic rock singer ever, according to Keith Richards The tastes of the guitar hero. Ben Forrest Mar 19, 2026
Masahiro Takahashi – ‘In Another’ album review: Ambient jazz on a warm summer’s evening An endlessly innovative effort… Ben Forrest Mar 19, 2026