I’m not a nostalgic kind of guy, I don’t spend too much time looking backwards, I tend to be very much in the present. -David Knopfler
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Ray Davies: Working Out the ‘Kinks’ of a Reunion
It’s no secret that The Kinks have been exceptional at being successful while also being their own worst enemy
It’s no secret that The Kinks have been exceptional at being successful while also being their own worst enemy
Did He ‘Fight the Law’? The Mystery of Bobby Fuller
One of Buddy Holly’s biggest fans whose steady rise to fame, followed by a sudden and mysterious death, has all the makings of a great rock biopic.
One of Buddy Holly’s biggest fans whose steady rise to fame, followed by a sudden and mysterious death, has all the makings of a great rock biopic.
A Must-See Documentary for Music Freaks
Handmade guitars are less common in this world of automation, his creations are extremely unique due to the wood he uses.
Handmade guitars are less common in this world of automation, his creations are extremely unique due to the wood he uses.
9 Songs That Made Our Favorite Movie Scenes
The right song can create a “moment” that will forever have a home in our movie memories.
The right song can create a “moment” that will forever have a home in our movie memories.
The Aeronauts: A Real-Life Flight of Fancy
The Aeronauts makes no effort in aiming for statuettes. And why would it when it has a plot that literally aims for the stars.
The Aeronauts makes no effort in aiming for statuettes. And why would it when it has a plot that literally aims for the stars.
David Bowie Is… so Worth Visiting
David Bowie is... shines a glorious spotlight on his genius and puts his artistic life into context.
David Bowie is… shines a glorious spotlight on his genius and puts his artistic life into context.
Why Is Billie Eilish Such a Big Deal?
Anyone born after the year 2000 will know exactly who Billie Eilish is. For those who aren’t Gen-Z’ers, you might be wondering what this “Billie buzz” is all about.
Anyone born after the year 2000 will know exactly who Billie Eilish is. For those who aren’t Gen-Z’ers, you might be wondering what this “Billie buzz” is all about.
6 Reasons to Love the Kurt Baker Combo
Here’s a (Baker’s) half-dozen reasons why you should be adding some of his awesome music to your playlist.
Here’s a (Baker’s) half-dozen reasons why you should be adding some of his awesome music to your playlist.
John Lennon: Guitarist
Now that Abbey Road reached the top of the charts — again — on its 50th anniversary, it seems a good time to appreciate a less-celebrated aspect of their collective genius: John Lennon’s guitar playing.
Now that Abbey Road reached the top of the charts — again — on its 50th anniversary, it seems a good time to appreciate a less-celebrated aspect of their collective genius: John Lennon’s guitar playing.
The One-Hit-Wonder File: ’96 Tears’
It’s not necessarily a bad thing to be known as a one-hit-wonder.
It’s not necessarily a bad thing to be known as a one-hit-wonder.
John Lennon’s Incredible Vanishing Act
John Lennon had music in his bones. And his music still deserves to be heard, today and tomorrow.
John Lennon had music in his bones. And his music still deserves to be heard, today and tomorrow.
Queen Meets the Ballet World
The blend of Queen’s music and the ballet world was a genius idea.
The blend of Queen’s music and the ballet world was a genius idea.
5 Bizarre 80s Music Videos Still Worth Watching
There are so many more music videos from the 1980s which deserve to be given another day in the spotlight.
There are so many more music videos from the 1980s which deserve to be given another day in the spotlight.
Another Fifth Beatle: Klaus Voormann
A respected artist and musician who resonated with the Fabs both pre- and post-breakup, Klaus Voormann can justifiably carry the moniker of “5th Beatle.”
A respected artist and musician who resonated with the Fabs both pre- and post-breakup, Klaus Voormann can justifiably carry the moniker of “5th Beatle.”
Downton Abbey, The Movie: Some Rich, Royal Escapism
The lavish details are impressively authentic, recalling a Britain that existed when Queen Elizabeth II was but a baby.
The lavish details are impressively authentic, recalling a Britain that existed when Queen Elizabeth II was but a baby.