Author: Kelly Murphy Archives: 02/2026

Sarah Kinsley - 2024 - Dillon Matthew

The two legendary rock acts that inspire Sarah Kinsley: “Biggest vocal inspiration”

“So dreamy.”

Feb 24, 2026

How many jazz albums have hit number one in the charts?

The highest-charting British artist on the first UK Singles Chart

A major milestone.

Feb 24, 2026

James Hetfield - Metallica - 2016

The guitarist James Hetfield said he was blessed to know: “We inspired each other”

A major inspiration.

Feb 23, 2026

Eric Clapton - Guitarist - 1978

The forgotten band Eric Clapton called the true originators of heavy metal

Loud and commanding.

Feb 23, 2026

Childhood nightmares and lost in love- Five songs by The Cure that will be remembered in 100 years

Childhood nightmares and lost in love: Five songs by The Cure that will be remembered in 100 years

Masterpieces.

Feb 23, 2026

Debbie Harry - Blondie

The pop song Debbie Harry called the perfect parallel to Blondie

An unlikely pairing.

Feb 23, 2026

Tina Turner - Duncan Raban - A Day In The Life

The singer Tina Turner called her only influence: “I always did like him”

The power of the voice.

Feb 23, 2026

Five rock songs that didn’t need distortion to become classics

Five rock songs that didn’t need distortion to become classics

Sometimes, less is more.

Feb 22, 2026

The singer John Fogerty said was better than The Beatles- All this wild music

The singer John Fogerty said was better than The Beatles: “All this wild music”

Unmatched talent.

Feb 21, 2026

Tool - 2024 - Maynard James Keenan - Scott Morgan

Why Maynard James Keenan thought Nirvana got lucky: “Just timing”

“Prepared as it crested.”

Feb 21, 2026

Keira Knightley - Actress - 2025

The only personal movie Keira Knightley refuses to watch: “Too much face”

Personal preference.

Feb 21, 2026

Track of the Week- Pulp command immediate action with 'Begging for Change'

Track of the Week: Pulp command immediate action with ‘Begging for Change’

A brief diversion from their usual style.

Feb 21, 2026