Ben Forrest

2 weeks ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

Sun 8 June 2025 16:00, UK “At one time, you’ve got it, and then you lose it, and it’s gone forever. All walks of life” famously theorised Sick Boy in the 1996 classic Trainspotting. As the junkie philosopher goes on to explain, though, the theory is particularly pertinent in the world of rock and roll music. After all, rock is forged from teenage angst and youthful rebellion, so, by all logic, rock stars become less appealing with age.

2 weeks ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

Sun 8 June 2025 12:00, UK “Long after tonight is all over, long after tonight is all gone, I’ll be yours for ever and a day.” – Jimmy RadcliffeNightclubs don’t last forever, but Wigan Casino was so much more than just another nightclub; it was a cultural haven for legions of young people during the 1970s.

2 weeks ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

Sun 8 June 2025 11:51, UK Pulp - OVO Hydro Arena, GlasgowIt is often said that cultural trends are cyclical; that every artist, genre, or time period will come back into fashion eventually. But if this theory is to be believed, then Pulp are a definite outlier. Sure, it’s been 30 years since their Different Class-era heyday, but the Sheffield icons have never really gone out of style.

2 weeks ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

Sun 8 June 2025 10:00, UK Sexual liberation, cultural revolution, and existential turmoil; the 1960s were an era of change in America. The streets of Washington, Chicago, Detroit, and New York were paved with protests, as Black Americans fought for civil rights, and legions of disenfranchised youths pushed back against an unjust war in Vietnam. All the while, these colossal, era-defining events were being reflected in the recording studios.

3 weeks ago | faroutmagazine.co.uk | Ben Forrest

Fri 6 June 2025 23:00, UK There was never any shortage of star power at Motown Records. While other labels might have one or two ‘flagship’ artists bringing in the royalty cheques, an unparalleled wealth of talent passed through the doors of Hitsville USA back in its 1960s golden age, from the distinctive tones of Diana Ross to the profound political commentary of Marvin Gaye.