10 classic songs that governments tried to erase from history Fight the power. Callum MacHattie Mar 1, 2026
“An angry record, a poetic record”: The song Ray Davies called his favourite performance piece An underrated track… Ben Forrest Feb 28, 2026
The rock star Dave Davies wanted to have a “ménage à trois” with “…we were involved in a strange kind of ménage à trois.” Tom Phelan Feb 24, 2026
How a London train station inspired The Kinks’ greatest song An enduring anthem. Tom Phelan Feb 24, 2026
The advice that Pete Townshend emailed to The Kinks: “That’s all The Stones do” Please come back. Reuben Cross Feb 22, 2026
The band that made the greatest rock ‘n’ roll records, according to Ray Davies “Some of the greatest.” Dale Maplethorpe Feb 19, 2026
The riff that The Doors ripped off for their greatest number one: “We should sue them!” Exposed. Lauren Hunter Feb 16, 2026
The guitarist Ray Davies thought was the best at being bad: “Incredible bum notes” “A radical guest to have on…” Arun Starkey Feb 9, 2026
The Kinks’ most misunderstood song was one of Ray Davies’ favourites: “I wouldn’t care if it bombed” Confusing. Tim Coffman Jan 27, 2026