THE PLAYLIST

THE PLAYLIST: 1972

Tim de Lisle — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:35:01 +0000

As a gem of a year for music reaches its ruby anniversary, Tim de Lisle digs out some old LPs ... read more »

THE PLAYLIST: THIS YEAR'S BELTERS

Hazel Sheffield — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:58:43 +0000

Which songs will ring out most memorably at this summer’s festivals? Hazel Sheffield marks your card ... read more »

A ROYALLY ROMANTIC PLAYLIST

Hazel Sheffield — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:03:20 +0000

What songs should their highnesses be dancing to after the royal wedding? Hazel Sheffield has some tips ... read more »

THE PLAYLIST: SINGLED OUT

Tim de Lisle — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:03:51 +0000

In the spring we said 2010 was proving a good year for new songs; now there are even more. Tim de Lisle picks nine ... read more »

THE PLAYLIST: SUMMER FESTIVALS

Hazel Sheffield — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:44:39 +0000

Which songs will ring out most memorably at this summer’s festivals? Hazel Sheffield takes an educated guess ... read more »

THE PLAYLIST: TOP '10

Tim de Lisle — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:40:05 +0000

This year has already brought many excellent rock songs. Tim de Lisle picks the best of them ... read more »

THE PLAYLIST: BUILT TO LAST

David Hepworth — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:44:03 +0000

David Hepworth, founder of several music magazines including the Word, on the tunes he has loved this year ... read more »

THE PLAYLIST: REVISITING THE BEATLES

Laura Barton — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:40:55 +0000

The Beatles are back, on Rock Band and remastered CDs. Laura Barton picks their best album tracks to download to your iPod ... read more »

THE PLAYLIST: MASOCHISTIC PIANISTS

Irving Wardle — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:09:37 +0000

Satanic climaxes, perilous fireworks, duelling fencers: there's nothing quite so seductive to piano students as a nearly unplayable piece of music. Irving Wardle finds some models on iTunes ... read more »

THE PLAYLIST: ISLAND RECORDS

Tim de Lisle — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:54:50 +0000

Fifty years ago, Chris Blackwell started a record company that had rhythm and style. Tim de Lisle picks eight of its best tracks for your iPod ... read more »