LIFESTYLE
The Last Great Rock Festivals: Where Did They All Go?
From Reading and Leeds to Download — we trace the rise, fall and uncertain future of the rock festival circuit and ask whether the golden era is truly over.
By Pete Doyle·October 2026
Culture
The stories, scenes and spirit behind the music
HISTORY
How Heavy Metal Conquered the Suburbs
In the 1980s, metal went from underground menace to mainstream phenomenon. We look back at the cultural shift that turned leather and studs into a global uniform.
By Sarah Connors·October 2026
FASHION
Rock Style Through the Decades
From Elvis's quiff to Kurt Cobain's flannel, rock fashion has always said as much as the music. A visual journey through 70 years of iconic looks.
By Mike Ashton·September 2026
FILM
The 10 Greatest Rock Documentaries Ever Made
Gimme Shelter, Don't Look Back, Some Kind of Monster — these films didn't just document rock history, they became part of it. Our definitive list.
By Pete Doyle·September 2026
SCENE
The Underground Venues Keeping Rock Alive
While arenas sell out in minutes, it's the sticky-floored clubs and 200-capacity rooms where the real action is. We visit the venues that refuse to die.
By Jess Hartley·August 2026
TECHNOLOGY
Vinyl Is Back — But Is It Better?
Record sales have hit a 35-year high. We talk to collectors, engineers and artists about whether the analogue revival is a genuine renaissance or pure nostalgia.
By Sarah Connors·August 2026
HISTORY
Woodstock '99: The Night Rock Ate Itself
Twenty-seven years on, the chaos of Woodstock '99 still haunts the industry. We revisit the weekend that exposed the dark side of the late-90s rock machine.
By Mike Ashton·July 2026
LIFESTYLE
Life on the Road: What Touring Really Looks Like in 2026
Forget the myths of excess — today's touring musician juggles streaming obligations, social media demands and rising costs. We go behind the curtain.
By Jess Hartley·July 2026