“Right up there”: The British songwriter Elvis Costello put in the same league as Ray Davies “The really English songwriters…” Ben Forrest Mar 5, 2026
‘Love Is Wonderful’: The only northern soul anthem that was actually recorded in England A guaranteed floor-filler… Ben Forrest Mar 5, 2026
The greatest songwriter ever, according to Suzi Quatro “The first person that springs to mind…” Ben Forrest Mar 5, 2026
The bands Joey Ramone thought were “all derived from the Ramones” A bold claim… Ben Forrest Mar 5, 2026
“We were diffferent”: how rock ‘n’ roll got its first thundering American icon A pioneering drummer… Ben Forrest Mar 4, 2026
Ira Hayes: the American hero who inspired a Johnny Cash classic An emotive classic… Ben Forrest Mar 4, 2026
Yorkshire Records: An unlikely haven of New York garage rock In Central Park Baht ‘at… Ben Forrest Mar 4, 2026
“A very difficult time”: The album Geddy Lee called the most disappointing of Rush’s career A much-maligned album… Ben Forrest Mar 3, 2026
A guide to understanding the difference between Motown and northern soul An important distinction… Ben Forrest Mar 3, 2026
Mac McLoed: The forgotten folk star who revolutionised The Beatles A forgotten influence… Ben Forrest Mar 3, 2026
Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor throws doubt on any future tours “Thank you very much…” Ben Forrest Mar 3, 2026