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Author: Callum MacHattie

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Years of hearing about the best scenes in music history forced Callum to grab the cheapest mic and interview the best of UK DIY. Between presenting new music radio shows and writing about emerging artists, his aim is to prove music is as good as it used to be. In between days spent doing that, he’ll be one of a million runners annoying everyone on the road and undoing all the good work with a cold pint.

Articles by Author: Callum MacHattie

The 10 greatest concept characters in music

The 10 greatest concept characters in music

Shedding their skin.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 19, 2026
Rod Stewart at his London home - 1972

The “cock up” album Rod Stewart will always regret

One to forget.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 19, 2026
Dave Grohl - Musician - Foo Fighters - 2024

The most incredible show Dave Grohl ever saw: “People went bananas”

Big show blueprint.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 19, 2026
Stevie Nicks - Musician - Fleetwood Mac - 1970's

The classic rock guitarist Stevie Nicks always wanted to work with: “Put a band around us tomorrow”

What could have been.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 19, 2026
Disco - Disco Ball - Mirrorball - 1970s - Soul - Funk - General Use

The 1976 album that turned every song into a disco chart-topper

Disco domination.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 18, 2026
What happened to Kings of Leon? - 2024

“It scares me”: The 2008 Kings of Leon song that predicted modern America

On the nose.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 16, 2026
Jack Black - Tenacious D - Musician - Actor - 2023

The worst concert of Jack Black’s life: “That was a disaster”

Learning the hard way.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 16, 2026
What is the most-streamed song from the 1970s

What is the most-streamed song from the 1970s?

The defining track.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 16, 2026
Paul McCartney - Ringo Starr - John Lennon - George Harrison - 1967 - The Beatles

Is love really all you need? What was the first Beatles number one to eliminate romance

Growing up.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 16, 2026
David Byrne - Newsnight - 2026 - BBC

The musician David Byrne said was as important as Bob Marley: “Just amazing!”

Unsung hero.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 16, 2026
10 songs so pretentious it sounds like they’re looking down on you

10 songs so pretentious it sounds like they’re looking down on you

High on their own supply.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 15, 2026
Existential Boozer- A Proustian pint with Felix White

Existential Boozer: A Proustian pint with Felix White

Back again.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 15, 2026

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