Columns
Sounds from beyond the Shed 186 “The Grassroots”
Having dipped my toe into the murky waters of promotion on a couple of occasions I am full of respect and awe for the people who do it week in, week out. It’s a mug’s game […]
Bob Dylan
Book Reviews
Book Review: Paul Metsa and Rick Shefchik “Blood In The Tracks”
It is, arguably, Dylan’s greatest album – but the story behind the recording of ‘Blood On The Tracks‘ shows that it didn’t have an easy time in coming together. It was originally recorded in September 1974 […]
Other stuff
Film Review: “A Complete Unknown”
James Mangold and Timothée Chalamet bring Bob Dylan’s electric controversy to the big screen. Back in 2022, when I found out that Bob Dylan was playing in my home city in what promised to be a […]
Features
For The Sake Of The Song: Gordon Lightfoot “Early Morning Rain”
If the measure of a song is how often it is covered, then ‘Early Morning Rain’ by Gordon Lightfoot would be high in the chart. Factor in the calibre of the musicians who have embraced the […]
News
“Dave Does Dylan” for Record Store Day
Dave Stewart, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriter Hall of Famer, Eurythmics co-founder, producer, and renowned songwriter — has announced the album “Dave Does Dylan“. Set as a limited-edition vinyl release for Record Store Day, […]