The secret trick behind The Kinks’ magnificent ‘Waterloo Sunset’ An iconic track… Ben Forrest Aug 4, 2025
Why The Kinks were banned from the United States for four years: “A bunch of Commie wimps” Banned at the peak of their powers Joe Taysom Jul 25, 2025
Riffs and a razor blade: The story of The Kinks’ greatest guitar line Iconic. Reuben Cross Jul 11, 2025
How John Lennon’s bullying landed The Kinks their first hit single: “You never forget that” A vindictive bully. Sam Kemp Jul 3, 2025
The Kinks song that became a hit without Ray Davies thinking about it An accidental classic. Reuben Cross Jun 29, 2025
The Kinks song Ray Davies hated being compared to The Beatles: “No, no bullshit” “We were more unpopular.” Dale Maplethorpe Jun 22, 2025
Ray Davies’ striking satire of English nostalgia: “For this land, I shall die” An often misunderstood anthem. Ben Forrest Jun 19, 2025
‘Dead End Street’: How The Kinks soundtracked the era of angry young men A groundbreaking track. Ben Forrest Jun 14, 2025
“The American myth”: Ray Davies’ journey through a racist dystopia “It’s a long, long way to paradise…” Lauren Hunter Jun 13, 2025
‘Long Tall Sally’: How The Kinks’ debut single signalled the arrival of the swinging sixties A pivotal moment. Ben Forrest Jun 3, 2025
‘Postcards from London’: The awkward backstory of Ray Davies’ duet with Chrissie Hynde A minefield. Will Howard Jun 2, 2025