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The article argues that four standout Bob Dylan songs come from albums that are often overlooked in his catalogue. It highlights how a single track can reach the heights of Dylan’s best work even when its album is regarded as uneven or less celebrated. The songs are “All…
Robert Smith says The Cure will announce more concert dates for 2027, with shows expected to feature many new songs. The plans build on a summer of performances celebrating their latest album, *Songs of a Lost World*, and add to anticipation around the band’s unreleased music. Smith did…
Irish trio Kingfishr will release their second album, ‘Weight of the Feather’, on 9 April next year. The record follows their successful debut, ‘Halcyon’, and explores how the band’s unexpected rise has changed their lives and brought new pressures. Recorded at Angelic Studios in Oxfordshire and Snap Studios…
Democrats won control of both the Senate and the House in the 2026 midterm elections, ending years out of power and leaving President Donald Trump to face his final two years with a weakened position in Congress. The result prompted public celebrations from musicians and actors, many of…
Delbert McClinton, born in Lubbock, Texas, on 4 November 1940, is celebrated for a career spanning nearly seven decades across country, blues, soul and rock. Though his only solo Top 10 pop hit was “Givin’ It Up for Your Love”, the article argues that this chart record understates…
Jordan Rudess says joining Dream Theater in 1999 transformed his life and required him to adapt his musical approach to the band. His interest in orchestration and layered sounds initially made his new bandmates nervous, but it broadened the group’s sound and helped shape the album *Metropolis Pt.…
The article highlights four hard rock songs released in 1975 that it says remain popular today. It presents the year as a high point for the genre and points to the tracks’ chart success and continued presence in classic rock culture. Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion” reached No. 36 on…
Jeff Beck, the influential guitarist who died in 2023, named two live blues albums among his favourites: B.B. King’s *Live at the Regal* and Muddy Waters’s *At Newport 1960*. His choices show how even a celebrated virtuoso drew inspiration from other performers, and highlight the lasting influence of…
Phil Collins named The Beatles’ ‘And Your Bird Can Sing’ one of the best songs ever written, praising how much it achieves in a short time. His admiration reflects the band’s influence on his musical development and on his later success with Genesis and as a solo artist.…
Whitesnake singer David Coverdale named his favourite British albums in a list for Classic Rock, highlighting the music that shaped his tastes. His choices span British blues and psychedelic rock, offering a glimpse of the influences behind his own musical career. John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers’ *Blues Breakers…