The Kinks Archives: 06/2026

Johnny Marr - 2023 - Andy Cotterill

“Last forever”: The 1964 song Johnny Marr wishes he had written

The ultimate rock ‘n’ roll song?

Jun 4, 2026

Five classic albums that made absolutely no money

Five classic albums that made absolutely no money

They didn’t resonate at the time.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jun 3, 2026

The Kinks in London, 1965

The 1968 Kinks song inspired by “Marlon Brando on a motorbike”

An overlooked classic.

Jun 3, 2026

The Melodica- 10 songs that elevated the keyboard harmonica, from 'Sunny Afternoon' to 'Champagne Supernova' -

The 10 greatest uses of the melodica in popular music

The 1950s educational toy that became a mood-setting, pop music mainstay.

Jun 2, 2026