Ben Forrest

1 week ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

Grunge might have started out in the grassroots punk scene of Seattle, Washington, but the infectious sounds of groups like Nirvana soon exploded the abrasive sounds of the genre onto the global mainstream. A definitive group of the 1990s, the Washington outfit are still hailed for their inventive, subversive genius, and even early tracks like ‘About A Girl’ still resonate with multiple generations of music listeners.

1 week ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

You can tell a lot about a person by asking for their favourite Bruce Springsteen track. The New Jersey musician has embraced so many different styles and songwriting themes over the course of his long and illustrious career, from his faithful folk-influenced songs of the common man to his more recent flirtations with soul and Motown. Still, a select few highlights from his ever-diverse discography seem to stand out among all the rest, at least in the eyes of ‘The Boss’ himself.

1 week ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

It is difficult to imagine Bob Dylan ever becoming overwhelmed by anything; ever since the early days of his career, the folk devotee has fostered a cool and collected persona, unbothered by expectations or apparent problems. Still, one thing that has always been certain to get Dylan’s emotions up is good music, so it is lucky that the songwriter has spent over five decades creating an unparalleled discography of groundbreaking tracks that have resonated with audiences and fellow musicians alike.

1 week ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

During the mid-1970s, punk rock spread through the towns and cities of the United Kingdom like wildfire. From its roots in The Roxy Club, the infectiously abrasive attitude and grassroots nature of the movement meant that anybody with enough passion and anger could have their say. The Clash took full advantage of that fact, using the punk movement to discuss everything from police brutality and societal racism to the end of the world and Apocalypse Now.

1 week ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

No band captured the rebellious spirit of the 1990s quite like Oasis. From humble beginnings in Manchester’s Boardwalk, the pioneering rock and roll outfit rose to become one of the biggest bands on Earth, typifying the Britpop age and crafting an extensive repertoire of universally beloved hits in the process.