Max Bell

Interstellar: The Genius Of Hans Zimmer’s Film Scores

Word such as “genius” are not to be tossed around lightly, but Hans Zimmer is a visionary composer who continues to provide the soundtracks to our lives.

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Features1 month ago

Alexandre Desplat: The Hollywood Soundtrack Composer Making Waves

An overview of the indelible, varied work of one of Hollywood’s most inventive soundtrack composers.

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Features1 month ago

‘Ode To Billie Joe’: The Brains And Beauty Of Bobbie Gentry’s Debut Album

With her debut album, ‘Ode To Billie Joe’, Bobbie Gentry knocked The Beatles off the top of the charts and made herself a household name.

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Features2 months ago

The Revolution Will Be Televised Pt.1: The Best UK Music TV

From hip 60s shows such as ‘Ready Steady Go!’ to the iconic ‘Top Of The Pops’ and anarchic mayhem of ‘The Tube’, UK music TV has a rich history.

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Features2 months ago

How Frank Zappa Cooked Up A Classic With ‘Lumpy Gravy’

An inspired piece of cutting-edge experimentation, Frank Zappa considered his 1967 album ‘Lumpy Gravy’ to be one of his absolute masterpieces. He was right.

Features2 months ago

Frank Zappa: How The Hungry Freak Turned DIY Pioneer

With his own recording studio and a seemingly endless head for ideas, Frank Zappa was a truly independent artist who paved the way for future generations.

Features2 months ago

‘Spanky And Our Gang’: Sunshine Pop At Its Best And Brightest

With a harmony-laden music commonly referred to as “sunshine pop”, Spanky And Our Gang’s self-titled album represented the antithesis of 60s protest rock.

Behind The Albums2 months ago

How Queen’s Debut Album Proved Be An Auspicious Entry In Their History

Queen's debut album, released by EMI after many others had turned it away, proved to be an important, auspicious and vital record.

Behind The Albums3 months ago

‘The Game’: When Queen Broke All The Rules

The incredible album topped the UK and US charts and would go on to sell an estimated 12 million copies worldwide.

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Features4 months ago

‘Mental Train’: All Aboard For Mott The Hoople’s Island Years

While signed to Island Records, Mott The Hoople rode a mental train with four albums that set them on the path to greatness.

Behind The Albums4 months ago

A Kind Of Magic: How Queen Maintained Their Spellbinding Run

Queen’s 12th album was released in 1986 during a renaissance for progressive rock, so the band were delighted to return to the top of the UK chart with a double platinum-coated bullet.

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Features4 months ago

Bringing It All Back ‘Home’ With Delaney And Bonnie

Delaney And Bonnie had a profound influence on Eric Clapton when they released ‘Home.’ The album remains a down-home classic, mixing blues with blue-eyed soul.

Behind The Albums4 months ago

‘The Miracle’ : How Queen Banded Together To Create A Classic

After battling personal setbacks, Queen soldiered on and regrouped to deliver one of their strongest efforts in the 80s, ‘The Miracle.’

Behind The Albums4 months ago

‘Hot Space’: Queen’s Electro-Funk Experiment

Queen's 10th studio album, ‘Hot Space,’ saw the band experiment with electro-disco and featured Freddie and Bowie's iconic single, 'Under Pressure.'

Behind The Albums7 months ago

Queen II: The Album That Elevated The Band To Rock Royalty

When the Queen II album came out in 1974, those who heard it were impressed and spiritually uplifted. Queen had arrived in style and Freddie could give up his weekend job and...