The forgotten song Pete Townshend considered “one of my best” An underrated anthem… Ben Forrest Nov 13, 2025
Nusantara Beat – ‘Nusantara Beat’ album review: A stunning debut from the Indonesian psych outfit An ambitious opener… Ben Forrest Nov 13, 2025
The soundtrack to history in the making: Remembering the Moon Landing party in Central Park “Whitey’s on the moon…” Ben Forrest Nov 13, 2025
The Van Morrison album Elvis Costello called “the best record of original thought” A profound influence… Ben Forrest Nov 12, 2025
The wild speed session with Roger McGuinn that resulted in one of Brian Wilson’s worst songs Just say no… Ben Forrest Nov 12, 2025
Which song held the number one spot for the longest in 1983? A good year for pop. Ben Forrest Nov 12, 2025
“Very complex”: The song Brian May sees as a first draft of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ “It’s way more complicated.” Ben Forrest Nov 12, 2025
Vomiting, rats, Patti Smith, and the CBGB: “Our place” “It was our sh*thole…” Ben Forrest Nov 12, 2025
The song Brian Wilson wasn’t good enough to play on: “I couldn’t hack it” “I couldn’t keep the rhythm.” Ben Forrest Nov 11, 2025
The artist Joan Baez needed to hide from her record collection: “Too commercial” A guilty pleasure… Ben Forrest Nov 11, 2025
The erotic Velvet Underground song Lou Reed never understood: “I listened to the record and I realised” An ertoic misunderstanding… Ben Forrest Nov 11, 2025