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Heaven and Hell: The life of producer and murderer Phil Spector

The great and the ghastly The post Heaven and Hell: The life of producer and murderer Phil Spector first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Dolly Parton: The hero we all deserve

Boss Woman The post Dolly Parton: The hero we all deserve first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Take a look at the abandoned ashram that The Beatles left behind in India

Now open to the public. The post Take a look at the abandoned ashram that The Beatles left behind in India first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The moment PJ Harvey covered Bob Dylan song ‘Highway 61 Revisited’

Worth a revisit. The post The moment PJ Harvey covered Bob Dylan song ‘Highway 61 Revisited’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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When The Kinks’ Dave Davies was knocked out on stage by a bandmate

Ouch. The post When The Kinks’ Dave Davies was knocked out on stage by a bandmate first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The life of Django Reinhardt: The most influential guitarist of all time

A true story The post The life of Django Reinhardt: The most influential guitarist of all time first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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How Joy Division got their name

And those they discarded The post How Joy Division got their name first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Listen to the mesmeric isolated vocals of Etta James’ song ‘At Last’

Sensational. The post Listen to the mesmeric isolated vocals of Etta James’ song ‘At Last’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The immense impact of New Order’s Gillian Gilbert

A true role model. The post The immense impact of New Order’s Gillian Gilbert first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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6 George Harrison lyrics to keep you going through lockdown

Lockdown companion The post 6 George Harrison lyrics to keep you going through lockdown first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Re-establishing live music is vital to society, not just the music industry

Living the experience. The post Re-establishing live music is vital to society, not just the music industry first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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A life behind drums: Hal Blaine, the most recorded studio percussionist in...

One of drumming's greats The post A life behind drums: Hal Blaine, the most recorded studio percussionist in history first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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What’s That Sound? How Björk really created electricity on her song...

Striking as the thunderbolt. The post What’s That Sound? How Björk really created electricity on her song ‘Thunderbolt’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The Story Behind The Song: The Supremes’ Motown classic ‘Stop! In The Name Of...

Not a lover's anthem after all The post The Story Behind The Song: The Supremes’ Motown classic ‘Stop! In The Name Of Love’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The Cover Uncovered: Joy Division’s out of this world artwork for ‘Unknown...

The astronomical connection The post The Cover Uncovered: Joy Division’s out of this world artwork for ‘Unknown Pleasures’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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From Lana Del Rey to The Bangles: 7 songs inspired by Sylvia Plath

An homage The post From Lana Del Rey to The Bangles: 7 songs inspired by Sylvia Plath first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Six definitive songs: The ultimate beginner’s guide to Peter Hook

Bass-ically genius. The post Six definitive songs: The ultimate beginner’s guide to Peter Hook first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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What’s That Sound? The kazoo Jimi Hendrix used for ‘Crosstown Traffic’

Magic! The post What’s That Sound? The kazoo Jimi Hendrix used for ‘Crosstown Traffic’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Megan Thee Stallion named her top 5 favourite female rappers

A perfect mix. The post Megan Thee Stallion named her top 5 favourite female rappers first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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‘The Kick Inside’, a pioneering debut album that introduced Kate Bush to the...

A pivotal moment in history. The post ‘The Kick Inside’, a pioneering debut album that introduced Kate Bush to the world first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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From Edith Piaf to John Lennon: 8 songs Yoko Ono couldn’t live without

A playlist that tells a story The post From Edith Piaf to John Lennon: 8 songs Yoko Ono couldn’t live without first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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What’s That Sound? How The Beach Boys brought us ‘Good Vibrations’

A masterpiece. The post What’s That Sound? How The Beach Boys brought us ‘Good Vibrations’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The 10 greatest Nina Simone songs

Essential listening. The post The 10 greatest Nina Simone songs first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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How 10 years of streaming has changed music forever

A logical step. The post How 10 years of streaming has changed music forever first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The reason why Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner loves John Lennon’s lyrics

The greatest. The post The reason why Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner loves John Lennon’s lyrics first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The song that showed Paul McCartney’s support for Northern Ireland

The voice of dissent The post The song that showed Paul McCartney’s support for Northern Ireland first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Marian Anderson: The voice of a century who sang for the oppressed

Diamond in the rough The post Marian Anderson: The voice of a century who sang for the oppressed first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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What’s That Sound? How Johnny Marr used a knife to create The Smiths song...

An explanation. The post What’s That Sound? How Johnny Marr used a knife to create The Smiths song ‘This Charming Man’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, the otherworldly Pink Floyd album that changed...

A breakthrough moment. The post ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, the otherworldly Pink Floyd album that changed the face of music first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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What’s That Sound? The squeaky drum pedal on Led Zeppelin song ‘Since I’ve...

A thing of legend. The post What’s That Sound? The squeaky drum pedal on Led Zeppelin song ‘Since I’ve Been Loving You’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Janis Joplin once paid for a tombstone to be erected at the grave of her hero

A magnanimous move. The post Janis Joplin once paid for a tombstone to be erected at the grave of her hero first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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How New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’ changed the musical landscape

Perfect The post How New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’ changed the musical landscape first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The Story Behind The Song: Bob Dylan’s revolutionary rock ‘Subterranean...

An exceptional detour. The post The Story Behind The Song: Bob Dylan’s revolutionary rock ‘Subterranean Homesick Blues’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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John Bonham’s isolated drums for Led Zeppelin song ‘Rock and Roll’

Huge The post John Bonham’s isolated drums for Led Zeppelin song ‘Rock and Roll’ first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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How Ricky Gervais ended up managing Britpop legends Suede

Throwback The post How Ricky Gervais ended up managing Britpop legends Suede first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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How The Beatles inspired horror hero John Carpenter

A pivotal moment. The post How The Beatles inspired horror hero John Carpenter first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The pioneering influence of Poison Ivy, The Cramps’ queen of rock and roll

The uncrowned queen The post The pioneering influence of Poison Ivy, The Cramps’ queen of rock and roll first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Travel Europe through the 10 greatest jazz clubs

10 of the best. The post Travel Europe through the 10 greatest jazz clubs first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The harrowing story of Bob Marley’s assassination attempt

Bob Marley's near death experience. The post The harrowing story of Bob Marley’s assassination attempt first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Blur guitarist Graham Coxon named his favourite album by The Beatles

The everlasting influence The post Blur guitarist Graham Coxon named his favourite album by The Beatles first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The Story Behind The Song: How Elton John’s classic ‘Rocket Man’ was created

A genre-defining hit. The post The Story Behind The Song: How Elton John’s classic ‘Rocket Man’ was created first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Chloe Grace Moretz names her 10 favourite songs of all time

A diverse list. The post Chloe Grace Moretz names her 10 favourite songs of all time first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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From Pink Floyd to The Who: The 12 greatest concept albums of all time

Greatest Concept albums The post From Pink Floyd to The Who: The 12 greatest concept albums of all time first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason picks his five favourite albums

Essential listening. The post Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason picks his five favourite albums first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Jimmy Page, David Bowie and more: The troubling life of Lori Maddox, the...

A worrying lack of care for a child amid the chaos. The post Jimmy Page, David Bowie and more: The troubling life of Lori Maddox, the “baby groupie” to the stars first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Understanding Charles Manson’s pathetic attempt to become a rock star

A lesser known tale. The post Understanding Charles Manson’s pathetic attempt to become a rock star first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Five isolated Led Zeppelin songs that prove John Paul Jones is a genius

Not so bass-ic. The post Five isolated Led Zeppelin songs that prove John Paul Jones is a genius first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Alice Cooper and the infamous moment a chicken was murdered by the crowd

An unbelievable moment. The post Alice Cooper and the infamous moment a chicken was murdered by the crowd first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Heroin and The Beatles split: James Taylor’s regret about giving opiates to...

Guilty or not? The post Heroin and The Beatles split: James Taylor’s regret about giving opiates to John Lennon first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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The tragic story of Rachel Humphreys: The transgender lover who inspired Lou...

A complicated tale. The post The tragic story of Rachel Humphreys: The transgender lover who inspired Lou Reed, erased by history first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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