The Doors’ guitarist explains how the classic song emerged because he felt sorry for the obscure chords that rock’n’roll forgot...
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The Australian singer-songwriter explains how The Doors, Scientology documentaries and two chords went into the making of her latest release...
We chat to The Doors guitarist and songwriter about his time in one of the most influential bands on earth...
Today’s exclusive is from a father and sons pop-rock trio who channel the spirit of 60s’ rockabilly and roots rock...
In the latest episode of the podcast, their guest unpicks an array of Hitchcockian classics in his own inimitable style...
Over four tracks, the Brighton-based songwriter and his band lay down an adventurous template that is packed with warped creativity...
Fusing together genres from jazz to alternative rock, this double-album has plenty to offer to those prepared to embrace it...
Like a creepy city tour at night, this long-player will shake you up and leave you thankful for the daytime...
The first two Doors albums released after Morrison’s death, 1971’s ‘Other Voices’ and 1972’s ‘Full Circle’, are to be re-released...
The English singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock returns with a poignant album of original material and songs he wished he’d written he...
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