Author: Reuben Cross Archives: 02/2026

James Jamerson - Far Out Magazine

The story behind Motown’s greatest bassline: “Man, he could drink”

Flawless.

Feb 20, 2026

As I Want You To Be- The quintessential guide to Kurt Cobain's albums

As I Want You To Be: The quintessential guide to Kurt Cobain’s albums

A stellar catalogue.

Feb 20, 2026

Bob Dylan performing at the Olympia - 1966

The Minnesota highway that Bob Dylan fixated on: “I always felt like I’d started on it”

Iconic.

Feb 20, 2026

Five devastating songs that were aimed at musical rivals

From Lynyrd Skynyrd to Gwen Stefani: Five devastating songs that were aimed at musical rivals

Five big fuck-yous…

Feb 19, 2026

Stevie Wonder - Prince - Split

Stevie Wonder and the heartbreaking impact of Prince’s death: “Why him?”

Irreplaceable.

Feb 19, 2026

Lou Reed - Musician - The Velvet Underground - 1971

The two ballads that changed Lou Reed’s life: “I can’t do those things”

A different man.

Feb 18, 2026

Bill Withers - Musician - 1970's

The legendary Bill Withers lyric that was never meant to be heard

Only he was supposed to know.

Feb 17, 2026

Michael Stipe - R.E.M

The song Michael Stipe wanted to rewrite: ‘I would have made it stronger’

A bit undercooked.

Feb 17, 2026

Joni Mitchell - 2024 - Performance - The Gershwin Prize

The one musician Joni Mitchell was addicted to: “Like no one else”

An unmatched talent.

Feb 17, 2026

‘Beans in My Ears’- The tragic novelty song that hospitalised multiple children

‘Beans in My Ears’: The tragic novelty song that hospitalised multiple children

Don’t try this at home.

Feb 17, 2026

Natalie Wildgoose - 2026 - Nina Allmoslechner.

Natalie Wildgoose delivers an ode to the Yorkshire Dales on ‘Nobody On The Path’

Gorgeous.

Feb 16, 2026

Ready to launch- The most exciting debut albums arriving in 2026

Ready to launch: The most exciting debut albums arriving in 2026

A fine time for new music.

Feb 16, 2026