Features
Latest Features

How Massive Attack set a new benchmark for the future of sustainable live music events
By Jim Ottewill published
We discover how Massive Attack's climate activism has seemingly set a new green blueprint for the live industry…

“I got up and the sun was shining, and I came up with Mr. Blue Sky”: How Jeff Lynne created his masterpiece
By Paul Elliott published
For a generation still mourning the loss of The Beatles, ELO were the next best thing

The influential Chic classic that spawned one of the most recognisable basslines of all time.
By Roland Schmidt published
We pull apart this legendary funk classic and highlight the ingredients that would leave a stamp on the future of music

“The solo is his interpretation of war. Such a brilliant piece of artistry”: Slash hails a Hendrix classic
By Paul Elliott published
“It’s just pure, soul-wrenching emotion”

"She never called”: The story of the ballad that’s become – finally – Jeff Buckley’s first chart hit
By Will Simpson published
Lover, You Should Have Come Over has gone viral on TikTok

“I haven’t written anything on the new album. Bang go my royalties!”: When Bruce Dickinson was Iron Maiden’s odd man out
By Paul Elliott published
“There was none of me on that record – I was just AWOL mentally”

Exploring how a range of musicians revitalised their careers by shaking up their attitude to songwriting
By Stefan Wyeth published
From Depeche Mode to Aerosmith, we examine those artists who’ve managed to successfully pivot and reach an entirely new audience

“It’s a perfect song. Bonnie really conveys the drama”: How a classic power ballad was created
By Neil Crossley published
“It makes you feel like you're a Norseman in a blizzard”
Want all the hottest music and gear news, reviews, deals, features and more, direct to your inbox? Sign up here.

