Once in a while, I hear a song I either haven't ever heard before, or haven't heard in ages - and I think to myself - 'I really need to put that in a playlist'. Since all of our playlists have to be themed (it's the law), it is then a process of contriving something that fits the chosen song. Our Geography series of playlists has spawned many songs relating to actual countries and cities (and towns), but the song in question this time was about a non-specific city. Now, in th

After focusing on my favourite drummers a few months back, this time it is all about the bass. The bass player is often the hardest...

I have been listening to, and enjoying, the Talking Heads since the mid-80s - but it never occurred to me until very recently...... they...

It's the end of April, post number 193, and the second anniversary of this site. Incredibly, in that time, over 450 people have visited...

Is being a married couple in a band a good idea? Does it help with creativity, or lead to creative tension? Here are ten bands that...

I felt the need to keep the good vibes going from last weeks Ultimate 60s playlist - so it seemed natural to move on a decade. Here is my...

This edition of Six Degrees was, as often seems to be the case, prompted by hearing a record on the radio that I hadn't heard in a while....