Music was my first love…
This is the soundtrack to a life well travelled — classic albums, deep cuts, backstories, playlists and concert memories that deserve a place on your turntable or in your headphones.
You’ll find first-hand reviews of landmark albums, reflections on unforgettable live shows, and playlists to match a mood, a moment, or a destination. Some of the records here are well known. Others might just surprise you.
10 Overlooked Rolling Stones Songs
From Nellcôte jams to psychedelic trips and political one-offs, these 10 overlooked Rolling Stones songs rarely feature on greatest hits compilations.
A Brief History of the Rolling Stones
From smoky London clubs to Villa Nellcôte on the Riviera, and from the Urban Jungle Tour to Desert Trip in California, the Rolling Stones have defined rock for more than sixty years. This is their story — the band members, the music, and the moments that made them legends.
Christmas Gifts for the Music Lover - a 2025 Guide
A hand-picked guide to the best Christmas gifts for music lovers in 2025. From affordable stocking fillers to luxury vinyl box sets and rare memorabilia, these are presents with groove and meaning.
Deciphering Kate Bush’s Cloudbusting: The Meaning Behind the Song
Kate Bush’s Cloudbusting is more than a song about strange machines on a hillside. We look at the book that inspired the song, and the location of that famous music video.
50 Iconic Songs About New York City: The Ultimate Playlist
From Billy Joel to Jay-Z, discover 50 of the greatest songs about New York City. Explore the music that captures the soul of the Big Apple and listen to the full playlist.
What is Americana Music – and Why Does It Matter?
From Hotel California to Tumbleweed Connection, Americana blends folk, country, blues and rock into one enduring sound. Explore the roots, the legends, and the new voices shaping this timeless genre.
In Search of the Division Bell
In search of Pink Floyd’s Division Bell, we travelled to Ely Cathedral and the Cambridgeshire Fens to trace the iconic album sleeve. Along the way we explored the cover’s location, its meaning, and why the silent heads still hold so much power today.
Synchronicity Album Review: The Police in Paradise and in Pieces
Recorded in paradise but born of conflict, Synchronicity was the Police’s final studio album and their biggest success. From the hits Every Breath You Take and King of Pain to the Jung-inspired title and iconic cover art, here’s the backstory and review of this fractured masterpiece.
Trois endroits pour trouver des disques à Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence ne regorge pas de disquaires, mais elle cache quelques trésors. Entre un stand de marché plein de vinyles français et une boutique indépendante débordante de trouvailles, voici où chercher.
Three Places to Find Records in Aix-en-Provence
Aix-en-Provence isn’t known for record shopping, but it hides a few gems. From a market stall packed with rare French vinyl to an indie shop full of bootlegs and surprises, here’s where to dig.
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