The South of France, with its appealing climate and tax benefits, has been a hotspot for artists to record classic albums. Iconic records like “Exile on Main Street” by The Rolling Stones and “The Wall” by Pink Floyd were created in residential studios like Villa Nellcôte and Super Bear. Other notable artists such as Queen, Kate Bush, Radiohead, and Wham! also found inspiration in this region, producing hits and embracing the picturesque locations. While properties like the Chateau d’Herouville revive music history, fans speculate about other possible recordings made in the area.
Dark Side of the Moon Redux – Roger Achieves the Unthinkable
“The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime. You shuffle in the gloom of the sick room, And talk to yourself as you die”, states Roger Waters as the opening beats of ‘Speak to Me’ fade in. From the start of ths Dark Side of […]
Lucius at the Chapel
Lucius delivers a mesmerising performance in London, bringing their distinctive indie-pop sound to life on stage
Pink Floyd Music Postcards
As a teenager, I used to collect cool postcards. I collected them because it was both cheaper than buying posters but also meant you could buy and display more. Where I travelled, I would look for cool postcards. I think somewhere I have well over 100 postcards but right now they are lost, and I […]
First Listen – Roger Waters, Smell the Roses
Smell the Roses, the first song from Roger Waters new album has just been released. Smell The Roses Since performing at Desert Trip, Roger has been at work completing his new album, “Is This the Life We Really Want?” Smell the Roses”is the opening track on the 2017 album. The song is about the state […]
Dreaming of a Desert Trip 2016
One stage. Six concerts. Three nights. Desert Trip billed itself as a once in a lifetime event. Big words perhaps but with this line-up, few could argue with it.