2014

MOJO 253 / December 2014

ON SALE FROM TUESDAY, October 28, 2014, the new MOJO salutes rock’s eternal voyagers Pink Floyd as they release The Endless River, the last music, they say, ever to be issued under the band's name. In our 21-page special, we visit David Gilmour and Nick Mason in their lairs to talk at length about the album's fragile genesis, and revisit the dramatic twists and turns of the group’s near 50-year career. Also: the first family of British folk – Thompsons Richard, Linda, Teddy and Kami – spill the beans on their unexpected but highly welcomed reunion; punk superstar Billy Idol walks us through his dark and debauched ’80s MTV years; Mick Fleetwood bares his soul; those present there recall Kurt Cobain's bizarre last-ever photo session; and California psych-aholic Ty Segall reveals his curious modus operandi. All this and more, plus a synapse-sizzling free CD compiling the best of the new psych-rock wavers. CLICK TO BUY THIS ISSUE ONLINE

MOJO 253 / December 2014

MOJO 252 / November 2014

On sale from Tuesday, September 30, 2014, the new issue of MOJO enters the court of post-punk’s Ice Queen, Siouxsie Sioux, bloodied but unbowed by The Banshees’ implacable 37-year assault on pop culture conventions. Also: the strange ’70s of Beatle George – not the Quiet One after all? Jack White remembers John Peel, 10 years gone; Underworld and Judas Priest reveal their inner turmoil while U2 explain their infiltration of our inboxes. Kate Bush, Leonard Cohen, Prince and Led Zeppelin are reviewed in MOJO’s typical and definitive depth. And don’t miss our free CD of the music that inspired the Banshees, hand-picked by Steven Severin and Siouxsie herself. CLICK TO BUY THIS ISSUE ONLINE

MOJO 251 / October 2014

On sale on Tuesday, August 26, the new issue of MOJO celebrates the singular genius of Kate Bush, who returns to the stage this month for her first live shows in 35 years. In our 20-page bonanza, with the help of stellar fans including Tricky, Sparks, Anna Calvi and Vashti Bunyan we explore the strange, compelling magic of her 50 greatest songs, while Mark Blake unfolds the intense drama behind her extraordinary 1985 ‘comeback’ album Hounds Of Love. You’ll also find features on Bob Marley, Queen, Smokey Robinson, Dr John, Johnny Winter and The Beatles’ astonishing mono vinyl recordings – and a free CD of Kate Bush-inspired dream pop. BUY THIS ISSUE HERE!

MOJO 251 / October 2014

MOJO 250 / September 2014

On sale from Tuesday, July 29, the 250th issue of MOJO lifts the lid on the harmony and hubris of one of rock's greatest sagas. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's tempestuous 45-year journey starts on page 70. The free CD – an exclusive sampler of the stunning new CSNY 1974 box set – continues our celebration of this most unique band. You'll also find features on the birth of Funkadelic, the sleazy world of Soft Cell's synth-pop Soho, the making of Marianne Faithfull's masterpiece Broken English, Martin Carthy's life in folk, Julian Cope's psychedelic adventures through time and a look back on the life of the late, great Bobby Womack. BUY THIS ISSUE HERE!

MOJO 250 / September 2014

MOJO 249 / August 2014

On sale from Tuesday, June 24, a candid peek into the Wizard Of Oz world of Jack White – rock’n’roll icon, indie music magnate and vinyl fetishist. Meanwhile, MOJO 249 is also our Vinyl Issue – a celebration of the greatest music format and its recent resurgence, with a Good Vinyl Guide and more black plastic thrills. A free Best Of Third Man Records CD, hand-compiled by Jack exclusively for MOJO, plus features with Elbow, Jimmy Page, The Slits and Santana round out a cracking issue.

MOJO 249 / August 2014

MOJO 248 / July 2014

On sale from Tuesday, May 27, the latest issue of MOJO magazine celebrates the power and the glory of Led Zeppelin via a 21-page Zep-fest that features an exclusive interview with Jimmy Page, our countdown of the band’s 50 greatest tracks (as compiled by MOJO and you!) and our verdict on the new expanded album remasters. The free CD – our third volume Heavy Nuggets – collects 15 gems from the hard rock underground and includes tracks from Atomic Rooster, Pentagram, Ancient Grease, Heavy Jelly and more. Also in the issue: Hank Marvin recalls being at Number 1 at the age of 20, Joan Baez talks music, politics, Dylan and prison, paisley pop crooner Paolo Nutini joins us to discuss the folk, soul and jazz roots of his new album, we look back at the life and times of Echo & The Bunnymen’s Pete De Freitas and listen in as master rapper Nas remembers the making of his 1994 masterpiece, Illmatic. CLICK TO BUY THIS ISSUE ONLINE

MOJO 248 / July 2014

MOJO 247 / June 2014

On sale from Tuesday, April 29, the latest issue of MOJO magazine enters the orbit of one of the world’s biggest and best bands, the mighty Black Keys. We travel to Nashville to discuss the joys of success and the perils of fame with Ohio "underdogs" Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney. The free CD, The Black Keys And Friends, features 15 tracks by Dr. John, Bo Diddley, Pete Molinari, R.L. Burnside, The Sheepdogs and many more alongside the Keys’ new single, Fever, and a super rare version of Gold On The Ceiling. Also in the issue: Jeff Beck talks new sounds, old friends and going it alone; Chrissie Hynde looks back on 40 years of The Pretenders; we present the “odd, fantastic and ridiculous” saga of Wreckless Eric; Pixies discuss their plans for a post-Kim Deal future; Linda Ronstadt looks back on her remarkable life in music and we travel back to the winter of 1967 with Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson.  CLICK TO BUY THIS ISSUE ONLINE

MOJO 247 / June 2014

MOJO 246 / May 2014

On sale from Tuesday, March 25, the latest issue of MOJO magazine celebrates the life and music of a pop icon. As Blondie ready their new album, punk pop queen Debbie Harry talks sex, songs and self creation while Chris Stein opens up his New York photo archive. The free CD, Death Disco – A Compendium Of Post-Punk Grooves – collects 15 tracks by Public Image Ltd, The Fall, Sonic Youth, Orange Juice and many more. Also in the issue: Frank Black looks back at the birth of Pixies' Black Francis, Terry Hall talks Specials, Manilow and mental health, we join Nottingham prodigy Jake Bugg as he returns home a songwriting hero, kick back with session superstar Al Kooper, relive the making of David Bowie's Young Americans and salute 20 incendiary post-punk classics.  CLICK TO BUY THIS ISSUE ONLINE

MOJO 246 / May 2014

MOJO 245 / April 2014

PRINCE. The Genius. The Enigma. The Only Interview.

In the latest issue of MOJO magazine – on sale from Tuesday, February 25 – we're granted a world exclusive audience with a bona fide legend of our times. Prince, funk-soul master and reborn guitar hero, invites MOJO into his world. prince-mojo-poster-1

PLUS! The Strictly limited Edition Poster Issue includes an A1-size (594mm x 841mm), two-sided deluxe poster featuring two brand-new Prince images exclusive to MOJO. The Strictly limited Edition Poster Issue is now sold out.

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MOJO 245 / April 2014

MOJO 244 / March 2014

On sale from Tuesday, January 28, the latest issue of MOJO magazine chronicles the rise and fall of the ultimate mod heroes, Small Faces – writers of transcendent English pop led by the inimitable soul holler of Steve Marriott. The free CD, Small Faces & Friends, collates 15 select cuts from the legendary Immediate label by Small Faces, Rod Stewart, Billy Nicholls, Nico, The Nice, P.P. Arnold, Humble Pie and many more. Also in the issue: Beck talks injury, recovery and his remarkable new album, we navigate the major highs and devastating lows of Glasgow's blue-eyed soul hero Frankie Miller, revisit the wonder of Memphis R&B stable Hi Records, head to the studio with Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltrey as they complete their new album and join Billy Gibbons to talk the birth of ZZ Top and all things blues.  CLICK TO BUY THIS ISSUE ONLINE

MOJO 244 / March 2014

MOJO 243 / February 2014

On sale from Tuesday, December 31, the latest issue of MOJO magazine sees us join one of the last great rock bands for an exclusive on the road journey – the revitalised and unstoppable Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds are our guides. The free CD, The Bad Seeds Jukebox, presents 15 mind-blowing tracks compiled for MOJO by the band, featuring tracks by Bill Callahan, Thurston Moore, Karen Dalton, Moondog, Max Roach and many more. Also in the issue: our MOJO 20 anniversary series continues with Status Quo, David Crosby joins us for the MOJO Interview, Jimi Hendrix – the untold story (by his brother), Jimmy Webb reflects on his extraordinary life as a songwriter and our 2014 Preview provides the essential map to the next 12 months in music with Beck, Prince, Warpaint, Linda Perhacs and the return of the record shop.  CLICK TO BUY THIS ISSUE ONLINE

MOJO 243 / February 2014

MOJO 242 / January 2014

On sale from Tuesday, November 26, the latest issue of MOJO magazine lifts the lid on the making of Arcade Fire's remarkable Reflektor and looks back on the unique life and times of the great Lou Reed. The free CD, 2013 The Best Of The Year, presents the finest songs of the last 12 months by Primal Scream, Bill Callahan, Deerhunter, John Grant, Low, Goldfrapp, Charles Bradley, Billy Bragg and more. Also in the issue: our MOJO 20 anniversary series continues with an exclusive interview with Motown legend Smokey Robinson, we hit the road with Primal Scream, look back at the punk promise of The Ruts and present our Review Of The Year featuring the 50 Best Albums Of 2013 and The Best Thing I've Heard All Year.  CLICK TO BUY THIS ISSUE ONLINE / TO BUY ALTERNATE LOU REED COVER (see below)

MOJO 242 / January 2014