Author: Matthew Ingate Archives: 05/2026

John Lennon - 1972 - Musician - The Beatles

1972: The year John Lennon gave up on touring for good

The moment music changed.

May 31, 2026

Gene Simmons - Led Zeppelin - Split

“Hands down”: the band Gene Simmons picked over Led Zeppelin

“Page heard what Jeff was doing…”

May 27, 2026

The Eagles - 1970s

“Tanqueray ‘n’ tonic”: the 1974 Eagles song they had to get drunk to complete

A staple…

May 26, 2026

What movie soundtrack has the most number one singles?

What is regarded as the first-ever “needle drop” in a movie?

A part of cinema history…

May 26, 2026

Future Islands - From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth - 2026

Future Islands – ‘From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth’ album review: An anti-greatest hits collection for the die-hard fans

Latest offering of the old…

May 25, 2026

The White Stripes - Elephant - 2003 - Press Shot

‘Let’s Shake Hands’: The origin story of The White Stripes

“Print the legend”.

May 7, 2026

'4th Time Around'- The twin histories of Bob Dylan and The Beatles

‘4th Time Around’: The twin histories of Bob Dylan and The Beatles

“Isn’t it good?”

May 7, 2026

Kiss - 1975

Why did nobody like touring with Kiss?

Obnoxious fans.

May 7, 2026

Kate Bush - Musician - 1980's

The 1972 song Kate Bush called “one of my favourite tracks ever”, and her fascinating cover

“I dreamed of being able to play like him”.

May 6, 2026

Knockin on Heaven’s Door Five cover songs that should be deleted from history

Five cover songs that should be deleted from history

Shouldn’t have bothered.

May 5, 2026