“dylan’s story became much more pronounced”

A trove of unreleased music shines revelatory new light on NICK DRAKE ’ s acclaimed debut, Five Leaves Left , mapping the album’s genesis via outtakes, alternate versions and rediscovered recordings. Crucially, these also allow us to hear from the shy, elusive songwriter himself, as he explains the ideas behind his remarkable music from a distance of over 50 years. In the company of Drake’s closest collaborators, Nick Hasted pieces together the true story behind one of the most mythologised albums of all time. As one confidant confirms, “No-one’s ever been that close to these tapes…”

With his trusty Fender Strat in hand and at a young 64, Bob Mould is an evergreen icon of alt and indie guitar – and he’s back with a new solo album

A monthly look at must-hear artists from all corners of the guitar world, from the roots of their sound to the tracks that matter most

It’s worth remembering that The Cure’s previous remix album, 1990’s Mixed Up, was made as a palette cleanser after the intense gloom of Disintegration, acting essentially as a bit of froth to get some

From Rikers Island to Amy Winehouse and “Uptown Funk”: how a late-blooming diva and an indie-label clique helped rejuvenate a classic sound

The search for the ‘lost’ music on The Making Of Five Leaves Left