Author: Sam Kemp Archives: 02/2023

Watch Bruce Springsteen perform ‘If I Was The Priest’ live for the first time in over 50 years

A rare outing.

Feb 16, 2023

Far Out Meets: Steve Mason discusses his new album and the state of UK music

Far Out Meets: Steve Mason discusses his new album and the state of UK music

“People need money and time to create.”

Feb 15, 2023

Feist announces new podcast series 'Pleasure Studies'1

Feist announces brand new album alongside three new tracks

A welcome return.

Feb 15, 2023

Waylon Jennings once owned the bear from Elizabeth Banks' movie 'Cocaine Bear'

Waylon Jennings once owned the bear from Elizabeth Banks’ movie ‘Cocaine Bear’

That’s one hell of a story.

Feb 13, 2023

Lily James lists her five favourite films of all time

Lily James on her love of “genius” filmmaker Richard Curtis

“Thank God he exists.”

Feb 13, 2023

Oliver Stone on how the “pessimism” of cinema will change

Oliver Stone names his 10 favourite movies of all time

A genre-hopping selection.

Feb 11, 2023

Portrait of Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840) - by artist John Whittle

Niccolò Paganini: The first musician to form a Devil’s pact

Fame, fortune and eternal damnation.

Feb 11, 2023

Inside Vienna's old-world coffee houses

Inside Vienna’s old-world coffee houses

“A city built around coffee houses.”

Feb 11, 2023

Why did Burt Reynolds refuse to play James Bond?

Why did Burt Reynolds refuse to play James Bond?

“I think I would have liked it.”

Feb 11, 2023

What was the first song to feature a drum machine?

What was the first song to feature a drum machine?

The unsung hero of pop.

Feb 10, 2023

Murry Wilson- father, manager and abuser of The Beach Boys

Murry Wilson: father, manager and abuser of The Beach Boys

“A real prick.”

Feb 10, 2023

The quickly ageing comedy of Sacha Baron Cohen

Sacha Baron Cohen to star in David O. Russell’s ‘Super Toys’ alongside Keke Palme

O. Russell’s latest venture.

Feb 10, 2023