Sodajerker presents… Willy Russell
February 28, 2016 in Features, Interviews
The latest songwriting podcast features the playwright, lyricist and composer best-known for creating Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita and Blood Brothers…
The Beatles
Coldplay score seventh No 1 album
February 12, 2016 in News
British quartet’s ‘A Head Full Of Dreams’ knocks Adele off the top spot to continue their remarkable No 1 streak…
Now streaming: The Beatles
December 24, 2015 in News
An early present for fans of the Fab Four, as back catalogue comes to streaming services for the first time…
Liverpool made UNESCO City of Music
December 13, 2015 in News
The home of the Fab Four has been honoured for its world class commitment to music, past, present and future…
PF Sloan dies in Los Angeles, aged 70
November 17, 2015 in News
The ‘Eve Of Destruction’ songwriter, who was himself immortalised in song by Jimmy Webb, died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday…
Interview: Sananda Maitreya
October 26, 2015 in Features, Interviews
The prolific artist formerly known as Terence Trent D’Arby continues to mine a rich seam of mystical and musical inspiration…
Interview: Alan Parsons
October 11, 2015 in Features, Interviews
We catch up with engineer, producer and recording artist Alan Parsons ahead of his lecture series at Abbey Road Studios…
Korg reveal Beatles inspired keyboard
September 4, 2015 in News
Korg has revealed that it will release a keyboard that will come with backing tracks of the Fab Four’s songs…
“Dozens” of Beatles songs were “lost”
July 31, 2015 in News
Paul McCartney has said that “dozens” of potential Beatles songs co-written by himself and John Lennon were lost to memory…
Gallagher challenges McCartney to write Oasis’ comeback song
May 31, 2015 in News
After Paul McCartney joined the clamour for Oasis to reform, Noel Gallagher has challenged Macca to write Oasis’ comeback song…
George Harrison guitar sells for more than £300,000
May 17, 2015 in News
A Maton Mastersound guitar used by the late Beatles guitarist George Harrison has sold for more than £300,000 at auction…
Land by Novella (Album)
May 12, 2015 in Music
On their debut long player ‘Land’, the London-based quintet Novella do something entirely different with the omnipresent influence of shoegaze…
Jeff Lynne honoured by the Hollywood Walk Of Fame
May 9, 2015 in News
The ELO frontman, songwriter and Grammy-award winning member of Traveling Wilburys is awarded a star on the famous LA boulevard…
Kurt Cobain solo recordings to be released this summer
May 2, 2015 in News
‘Kurt Cobain: Montage Of Heck’ director says that Cobain’s solo recordings from the film are to be released this summer…
Perri’s launches Beatles guitar accessories
The Canadian family-owned leather company releases a range of guitar straps, gig bags and picks, honouring the iconic British band…
Paul McCartney to head out on tour
March 7, 2015 in News
Paul McCartney has revealed that he will embark on a U.K. and European tour starting in May of this year…
Call Me Kuchu by Taylor Locke (Single)
March 5, 2015 in Music
The former Rooney guitarist and vocalist Taylor Locke goes it alone on his west coast rock-fuelled single ‘Call Me Kuchu’…
Ringo Starr to release new album
December 30, 2014 in News
Ringo Starr says he has completed his 18th studio album and also promises upcoming tour dates with his All-Starr Band…
Joe Cocker dies, aged 70
December 22, 2014 in News
The gravel-voiced rock and blues singer from Sheffield has passed away at home in Colorado, after a battle with cancer…
50 years of Christmas No 1’s
December 21, 2014 in Features
Celebrating the best – and glossing swiftly over the worst – of 50 years of festive chart-toppers in the UK…
Lisa Redford: Cover versions
November 19, 2014 in Features, Interviews, Tips & Techniques
Need a break from writing? Our regular columnist looks at the fine art of making a familiar song your own……
Dylan wanted to make a record with The Beatles and Rolling Stones
November 9, 2014 in News
Producer Glyn Johns has declared that Bob Dylan sought to make a record together with The Beatles and Rolling Stones…
