Joan Armatrading’s five favourite guitarists ever A master picks her favourites. Jack Whatley Jan 26, 2024
Future Islands – ‘People Who Aren’t There Anymore’ album review: a flabby reminder of synth-pop frailties Not hitting the mark. Jack Whatley Jan 25, 2024
Swimming Bell – ‘Charlie’ album review: A lilting reminder of great songwriting A record worthy of your time. Jack Whatley Jan 18, 2024
Tony Iommi’s “demonic” favourite band inspired him to guitar greatness An inspirational guitarist. Jack Whatley Jan 7, 2024
Bruce Springsteen’s favourite Bob Dylan lyric “Instantly hooked and into that song so intensely.” Jack Whatley Jan 7, 2024
The song John Lennon was afraid to record as his own: “I couldn’t sing it” “I couldn’t sing it, but it was perfect for Ringo. Jack Whatley Jan 7, 2024
‘Cigarettes and Alcohol’: The Oasis song that ripped off T. Rex Noel Gallagher called it “borrowing”. Jack Whatley Jan 6, 2024
Hear the stunning isolated vocals for Nina Simone song ‘Feeling Good’ An icon at her best. Jack Whatley Jan 6, 2024
The night John Coltrane blew David Crosby’s mind Two greats meet in the bathroom. Jack Whatley Jan 2, 2024
David Bowie: The singer that made Thom Yorke want to be a musician A star who inspired Yorke to be a little weird. Jack Whatley Jan 2, 2024
‘Blues for Allah’: The Grateful Dead song in tribute to an assassinated Saudi Arabian king A unique track. Jack Whatley Jan 1, 2024
Justin Hayward’s favourite cover of The Moody Blues ‘Nights In White Satin’ A classic song. Jack Whatley Jan 1, 2024