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Thoughtful essays and fascinating deep dives into everything from art forgeries to Joni Mitchell’s best work

When pop stars are deemed ‘past their peak’, it’s easy to dismiss their work. But do that and you might miss out on hidden treasure. Here our critics celebrate unexpected gems from the likes of Aretha Franklin and The Fall

"I knew what it was like to find a necklace that wasn't meant for me..."

The story behind Tom Petty’s classic 1979 album Damn The Torpedoes and its follow-up Hard Promises

The iconic racing game Gran Turismo introduced much to the world. The series’s huge popularity made heroes of many cars, from the unsuspecting Suzuki Cappuccino to the mighty Nissan Skyline GT-R. And GT’s now-iconic menu music, composed by Isamu Ohira, also exposed many to a unique version of jazz fusion.

The session ace-turned producer began working with Mitchell in 1981, soon after her last album with the “world’s greatest bass player”

Pastorius notably played on Metheny's debut album, Bright Size Life, and the two even joined Joni Mitchell on her Shadows and Light tour

From picking out your first acoustic to navigating early lessons, we break down the first steps to getting up and running with your new favorite instrument

PLAYBACK: The acclaimed author of the Joni Mitchell masterpiece ‘Arrangements in Blue’, Amy Key dives into a lesser-known chapter of the Canadian songwriter’s catalogue and finds things familiar – and freeing

The author of an acclaimed memoir inspired by the singer’s album Blue fulfils her dream of seeing the reclusive star in a rare concert at the Hollywood Bowl

5/5 Recorded in her north London home, the album comes alive with sounds of infant gurgles and dog collar jangles