The Elgins: How Motown’s most underrated group captured the attention of northern soul Worth of reappraisal… Ben Forrest Apr 11, 2026
The band that picked up where The Who left off, according to Pete Townshend A bold claim… Ben Forrest Apr 11, 2026
‘Songbird’: Liam Gallagher’s only great song for Oasis, according to his brother A pivotal track… Ben Forrest Apr 11, 2026
Brooke Combe evokes the dormant spirit of Motown on ‘Tears Won’t Lie’ An earworm track… Ben Forrest Apr 10, 2026
“Red-blooded young men”: The crazy day The Clash met the Grateful Dead A strange evening… Ben Forrest Apr 9, 2026
Les Imprimés – ‘Fading Forward’ album review: Sun-soaked easy listening excellence A solid soundscape… Ben Forrest Apr 9, 2026
‘007 (Shanty Town)’: Why is reggae music so obsessed with James Bond? An unlikely connection… Ben Forrest Apr 9, 2026
“Gotta get some”: Dolly Parton’s unlikely adoration for Yorkshire puddings A lasting love… Ben Forrest Apr 9, 2026
Hebridean skies: How the Isle of Skye changed Donovan’s songwriting forever An undeniable influence… Ben Forrest Apr 9, 2026
“Too straight”: the one Joy Division song Ian Curtis didn’t sing lead on A rarity… Ben Forrest Apr 9, 2026
‘Vogue’: Exploring Ray Davies’ unlikely appreciation for Madonna A strange connection… Ben Forrest Apr 9, 2026