“It’s important”: The genre Mark Knopfler believes everyone should listen to “It’s fine music.” Reuben Cross May 13, 2026
The classic rock band that weighed Mark Knopfler down: “A swimming pool with lead weights” An exhaustive studio session. Callum MacHattie May 3, 2026
‘Brothers in Arms’: The 1985 classic rock album that marked the start of music’s glutony era A new dawn. Callum MacHattie Apr 30, 2026
“The world’s second ugliest guitar solo,” according to Mark Knopfler A scathing statement. Elle Palmer Apr 29, 2026
The 1982 guitar solo Mark Knopfler finds hardest to play: “A spiffy electric to that old war horse” A master of the solo. Callum MacHattie Apr 27, 2026
The 1980 album that split up Dire Straits: “He couldn’t handle it” A turning point. Arun Starkey Apr 25, 2026
The 1983 Dire Straits song that makes Mark Knopfler feel blessed: “People go bananas” I wouldn’t ask for anything more than I’ve had.” Kelly Murphy Apr 23, 2026
The “genius” who shaped Mark Knopfler’s songwriting and why soul is more important than skill An important inspiration. Tom Phelan Apr 14, 2026
The Dire Straits song where Mark Knopfler found his bliss: “Elements falling into place” The music bouncing off each musician Tim Coffman Apr 11, 2026
Mark Knopfler’s favourite Dire Straits album: “The best” The album is an unexpected choice. Joe Taysom Apr 5, 2026
‘Going Home’: How Mark Knopfler captured the spirit of rural Scotland A beloved track… Ben Forrest Mar 20, 2026