The secrets of Led Zeppelin IV: from ecology to the occult
The sleeve artwork of Led Zeppelin's fourth album, dissected by Jimmy Page biographer Chris Salewicz
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This song from Norway's Orions Belte that's kinda-sorta-not-really about boxer Joe Frazier is actually one of the best new blues tracks of the week...
Honest. And it has a trippy video too.
Has Cedric Burnside, grandson of R.L Burnside, found his groove?
He grew up playing with the Hill country blues legends that were his family, made a movie with Samuel L. Jackson and now Cedric Burnside is being compared to Led Zeppelin and Jack White...
Who did the best version of Baby Please Don't Go?
From Mississippi to Northern Ireland to Australia, this classic has inspired musicians from around the world. But can the original be beaten?
Robin Trower: From Pale Rider To Blues Brother
Robin Trower talks about his lengthy career, from pop success with Procol Harum to Hendrix clone claims and solo success
Black Stone Cherry: the secret ingredients that spice up their southern-fried sounds
The Beatles to Bizkit, Parton to Presley, Sabbath to gospel: it's all added to the musical gumbo that makes up Black Stone Cherry
John Mayall & The Story of the Lost & Legendary Bluesbreakers Lineup
The mythologised Bluesbreakers line-up of John Mayall, Peter Green, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood never made a studio album and shattered after just three months.
Stevie Ray Vaughan: The triumph and tragedy of In Step and Family Style
Overdoses, divorce and too much drink, but with a health scare that nearly killed him and the In Step album to make, Stevie Ray Vaughan looked like he was finally getting back on track
The Trial Of Oli Brown
Former Brit-blues wonderboy Oli Brown stands accused of betraying the scene with his new hard rock trio RavenEye. Will the defendant please rise…
Ego, tempers, affairs: The tumultuous story of BBM
When Gary Moore joined Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker in the ‘ersatz Cream’ BBM, it was a dream come true for the guitarist – but one that was over almost as soon as it began
Rock'N'Soul: 20 Soul Classics Rock Fans Will Love
Some of the freakiest, funkiest, sassiest tracks in history, guaranteed to improve any record collection
Exclusive: The Andy Fraser Interview
Andy Fraser talks candidly about his upbringing, the decline of Paul Kossoff, his relationship with Paul Rodgers and more...
Joe Bonamassa: A life in bulletpoints
Joe Bonamassa was discovered as a kid, mentored by the greats – and screwed by the music biz. Then he got his revenge…
What people don't tell you about the Rolling Stones on their No Filter tour
Includes: stuff about their hair, Mick's terrible between-song banter, what #MeToo means to them and more…
Mitch Mitchell's 6 Greatest Moments
One of rock’s true greats, Mitch Mitchell's drumming was a key element in the sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience...
Want to hear something new? Try this Algerian desert blues from Imarhan…
Leaders of the new–wave of Tuareg music unveil new video…
If you listen to one new blues album this week, make it The Cinelli Brothers' debut…
Italian-born, London-based blues brothers deliver a doozy of a debut…
Robert Johnson: “The impact he had was monumental…”
Born on May 11, 1911, Robert Johnson changed the blues and rock'n'roll forever – with just 29 songs. Walter Trout pays tribute…
