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.
Where Rock Stars Lived: Harrison, Page, Jagger and Their Grand English Estates
From Friar Park to Redlands, explore the country estates where rock legends found refuge, wrote hits, or simply hid from the world. This is just a selection — which others would you add?
Father’s Day Gifts for the Music-Loving Dad
From limited-edition rock art to vinyl classics, here’s your 2025 guide to Father’s Day gifts that go beyond the cliché. Whether he’s into Bowie, Beatles, or just building Lego guitars, these music-inspired ideas are made for the dad who still knows how to turn it up.
I need a lemon squeezer - our favourite new music discoveries of 2024
Every month in 2024 brought new musical discoveries, from Dolly Parton classics to fresh tracks by Lauren Mayberry and David Gilmour. This journey across genres and eras included jazz renditions, folk gems, and standout albums like Kacey Musgraves’ Deeper Well and The Rolling Stones’ Let It Bleed. Explore playlists and hidden gems that defined our year
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.
From The Rolling Stones to Radiohead: The South of France’s Hidden Music History
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.
