How I wrote ‘Death Of A Clown’ by The Kinks’ Dave Davies
July 7, 2019 in Features, Interviews
The lead guitarist, songwriter and singer of the influential English 60s rock band tells of his classic track’s haunting origins…
The Kinks
On The Stereo #14
August 28, 2018 in Music
This time we pick out new tracks from The Kinks, Kurt Vile, OMI, Petrol Girls, Ariana Grande and Ward Thomas…
‘Hot Bodies’ by Animal House (EP)
June 30, 2017 in Music
Animal House have swapped their native Australia for the UK and their vibrant, colourful guitar-pop music will make you dance…
‘Open Road’ by Dave Davies & Russ Davies (Album)
April 26, 2017 in Music
The legendary guitarist and Kinks co-founder once again teams up with his son on this sentimental and carefully crafted album…
New Ray Davies LP on the way
January 25, 2017 in News
The Kinks songwriter prepares to release ‘Americana’, a 15-track collection of originals inspired by his memoir of the same name…
EXCLUSIVE! ‘I’ll Find A New Love, Too’ by The WizBangs
January 17, 2017 in Music, News
Today’s exclusive is from a father and sons pop-rock trio who channel the spirit of 60s’ rockabilly and roots rock…
Ray Davies is knighted
December 31, 2016 in News
The New Year Honours List sees The Kinks’ songwriter and frontman awarded a knighthood for his service to the arts…
The Week In Review (19-25 Sep)
September 25, 2016 in News
We round-up the last week in music, including news you might’ve missed, our #SongOfTheDay playlist and Classic Of The Week…
Interview: The Heavy
April 9, 2016 in Features, Interviews
We meet the genre-blending rock band’s main songwriters, singer Kelvin Swaby and guitarist Dan Taylor, from our neighbouring city, Bath…
‘Sunny Afternoon’ by The Kinks (Album)
October 18, 2015 in Music
With the ‘Sunny Afternoon’ stage musical going great guns in London’s West End, here comes the accompanying two-CD ‘greatest hits’…
Muswell Hillbillies (Deluxe Edition) by The Kinks (Album)
October 22, 2013 in Music
An oft-overlooked album from Ray Davies and co gets the Deluxe Edition treatment, a full 42 years after its original…
Good Rhymes Bad Rhymes
June 3, 2012 in Features
Ten great lyrical couplets that have inspired, stimulated and entertained us over the years… and ten that sadly have not!…
