Author: Ben Forrest

Dusty Springfield - Singer - 1960's

‘You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me’: The Italian origins of a Dusty Springfield classic

A classic song…

Jun 1, 2026

Debbie Harry - Blondie - 1980s

The CBGB guitarist Debbie Harry said was destined to be a rock star: “No other life”

“This was his purpose in life…”

Jun 1, 2026

Beastie Boys - Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz), Mike D (Mike Diamond), and MCA (Adam Yauch)

“Cool shit”: Beastie Boys’ guide to 1970s classic rock

“Some fly records…”

May 31, 2026

The Big Indie Playlist - 2026 - New Music

The Big Indie Playlist: The best new music of the week

Another great week for new music…

May 31, 2026

Paul Weller - Musician - 2017

The singer Paul Weller barely believed was human: “Where the fuck did that come from?”

An otherworldly talent…

May 31, 2026

'Gloryland'- the forgotten 1994 World Cup anthem written by Daryl Hall

‘Gloryland’: the forgotten 1994 World Cup anthem written by Daryl Hall

A forgettable effort…

May 30, 2026

Five 21st-century cumbia masterpieces

Five 21st-century cumbia masterpieces

Modern-day masterpieces…

May 30, 2026

The 1979 punk anthem that Buddy Holly's guitarist invented -

The 1979 punk anthem that Buddy Holly’s guitarist invented

A legendary track…

May 30, 2026

Pillars of Influence- Five essentials that inspire Troutflies -

Pillars of Influence: Five essentials that inspire Troutflies

From classic films to Instagram artists…

May 30, 2026

The Smiths - 1984

“Only we could play it”: the 1987 song that uniquely defines The Smiths

An incredible track.

May 30, 2026

How a New Orleans RNB anthem inspired ska music

‘Be My Guest’: How a 1959 New Orleans R&B anthem inspired the birth of ska music

A life-changing track…

May 29, 2026

Liquidator- The Jamaican ska instrumental with a rich history in English football

Liquidator: The Jamaican ska instrumental with a rich history in English football

A timeless classic…

May 29, 2026