Mark Grassick
I'm Mark, head of content at Ticketmaster. Been writing about music, film and TV for a long, long time, the result of a youth misspent in record stores and tiny clubs that smell weird. Obsessed with Rickenbackers, jangle pop and film scenes set to music, like that bit in Magnolia when everyone sings Wise Up by Aimee Mann.
What would your specialist subject on Mastermind be? The life and times of The Replacements, the best (and drunkest) band on the planet
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List
The 30 best Irish songs of all time
From U2's stadium shaking anthems to the heart-stopping brilliance of Luke Kelly, our 30 favourite songs by Irish artists
Plus One
The 11 best Crowded House songs
Why have a Top 10 when you can have one more? Here are the 11 best Crowded House songs ahead of their 2024 UK dates
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The 11 best Bryan Adams songs
With the Roll With The Punches tour on the horizon for 2025, we run through the best songs from Canada's biggest rock export
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The 11 best Iron Maiden songs
Why have a Top 10 when you can have one more? We rank the best Iron Maiden songs ever
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The 11 best Oasis songs
It's official: Oasis are back together. Celebrate the biggest news in music with the best tracks by the brothers Gallagher
Review
Live review: Crowded House at O2 Academy Shepherd’s Bush, 13/6/24
Neil Finn and co deliver a joyous night of perfect guitar pop with a cameo from Mick Fleetwood
Preview
The best UK family festivals for 2024
Whether it's your first festival season as a family or you're seasoned pros, these should be top of your to-do list
List
Family days out for summer and beyond
Find entertainment that ticks boxes for the whole family with our guide to the best events coming up for 2024
Looking Back
Everything has chains: Pearl Jam’s Vitalogy at 30
We look back at how Pearl Jam regained control with their uncompromising third album
Review
Review: Long Day’s Journey Into Night
Brian Cox and Patricia Clarkson lead an impressive cast in Jeremy Herrin's production of Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece