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.
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.
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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Concert Review: Lana Del Rey Live at Wembley Stadium 4th July 2024
Lana Del Rey took over Wembley Stadium on 4 July 2025 with a surreal, Southern Gothic-inspired show. From Addison Rae’s energetic support set to Lana’s dreamlike visuals, poetic interludes and a haunting setlist, this was part concert and cinema.
Concert Review: Marshall Gilmour Webbs Debut at Piano Smithfield, London (2 July 2025)
An intimate debut from Marshall Gilmour Webbs at Piano Smithfield. Born from David Gilmour’s tour, this new vocal group brings harmony, soul, and substance.
Getting It Together in the Country
Before mobile studios and MacBooks, making music in the countryside meant cables through hedgerows and ambient birdsong on tape. From Traffic and Fairport to Led Zeppelin and Oldfield, these are the albums that truly got it together in the country.