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.
The Cows of the King's Road (and the music that flowed below them)
Look up on the King’s Road and you will spot a cow’s head set into a red brick building marked Wright’s Dairy. Long after it stopped selling milk, the building became Sound Techniques Studio, a small Chelsea recording space that played an outsized role in British music history.
Where Elton John Recorded Honky Château – 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.