NewsNearly 1000 John Peel sessions have been uploaded online for free listening by Manning Patston When it comes to important broadcasters, it’s hard to forget the extensive work of the late John Peel. The iconic BBC broadcaster and DJ’s sessions…
NewsWatch David Gilmour performing Syd Barrett songs whilst in lockdown by Claudia Schmidt Last month David Gilmour and his family posted a live stream in which the Pink Floyd frontman performed songs by the late Leonard Cohen whilst…
ArtsNewsLegendary music photographer Mick Rock is selling rare images to raise funds for the NHS by Nikki Rosen Mick Rock, the legendary – and aptly named – photographer “specialising in rock-n-roll” portraits is doing his bit amidst the coronavirus pandemic and selling unseen…
Lists5 wonderful things you didn’t know about Syd Barrett by Luke Saunders We reflect on the weird and wonderful life of Syd Barrett in an attempt to withdraw the 5 most amazing things he ever did. Syd…
NewsPink Floyd’s Nick Mason names his 5 favourite Syd Barrett songs by Joanna Panagopoulos In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason named his favourite Syd Barrett songs, many of which he has performed on his…
NewsWish You Were Here: 5 times David Gilmour played Syd Barrett’s songs onstage by Happy For Pink Floyd, the influence of Syd Barrett never quite dissipated. Watch even now as David Gilmour offers homage to the frontman with a series…
ArtsNewsSyd’s First Trip: Home footage of Pink Floyd founder Syd Barrett’s first experience with LSD by Nick Stillman Syd Barrett’s contribution to music was profound, explosive and grievously short-lived. The Pink Floyd co-founder was a key proponent of psychedelic and experimental music, both…
