‘Rivers of Heresy’: the album Benefits call “uncomfortable and perfect”
A record not for everyone.
Author: Tom Taylor Archives: 01/2024
Killing for Kindness: introducing Short Porch with ‘Frank’, your new favourite weirdos
A groovy beat and a callous mind.
Noel Gallagher on the pretentiousness of Arcade Fire: “pry themselves out of their own asshole”
An examination of pretentiousness.
Exploring the strangeness of Bruce Springsteen love for The Stones Roses
A tale of two differing cultures.
The Who classic inspired by Meher Baba and his 44 years of silence
“They continue to testify their belief in God.”
The Chuck Berry song that inspired The Beatles’ ‘Come Together’
“We learnt so many things from him.”
Doctor’s Orders: Bill Ryder-Jones prescribes his nine favourite albums
“Beforehand, I was complaining about the concept of this interview.”
Bill Ryder-Jones – ‘Iechyd Da’ album review: a life-affirming masterpiece
“There’s something great about life.”
The tragedy of Anthony Bourdain’s favourite song of all time: “Opiates and regret”
A psychedelic classic.