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.
Hard Times are Over
In November 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono released Double Fantasy, their collaborative album that would tragically become John’s last. Its closing track, “Hard Times Are Over,” feels particularly poignant—a hopeful message at the end of a turbulent decade. Let's take a look and listen this heartbreaking final song.
London Calling - A guide to the Music Landmarks of London
England's capital city is rich in music history. From Tin Pan Alley to Battersea Power Station and the Abbey Road crossing, let's take a journey to see London's Music Landmarks.
The Cows of the King's Road (and the music that flowed below them)
The Cows on the King's Road mark where once music flowed from the Sound Techniques Studio where brands like Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull came to record.
Finding Elton's Honky Chateau: A Musical Escape in the French Countryside
Before the rocket launched, Elton John retreated to a quiet château near Paris. Here he recorded Honky Château, surrounded by artists like Bowie, Pink Floyd, and the Bee Gees. Explore the story of this hidden studio — and start your own musical pilgrimage.
Peter Gabriel's Solsbury Hill - Where is it and can you climb it?
Peter Gabriel's "Solsbury Hill," a reflection on his departure from Genesis and solo career contemplation, holds a deeper connection to an actual hill near Bath, UK. The 1977 song features metaphorical lyrics about transformation and decision-making. The writer's personal journey to the hill mirrored Gabriel's, offering them perspective. The hill is accessible from Bath and is a serene vantage point with historical and soul-searching significance.
