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

Mark Grassick's recent posts

The best Irish artists of all timeThe best Irish artists of all time

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

The best songs by Crowded HouseThe best songs by Crowded House

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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

A montage of Bryan Adams album coversA montage of Bryan Adams album covers

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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

A montage of Iron Maiden album coversA montage of Iron Maiden album covers

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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

Best Oasis songsBest Oasis songs

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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

Crowded House band photoCrowded House band photo

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

Things to do with the family this half term, summer and beyondThings to do with the family this half term, summer and beyond

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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

Poster for Long Day's Journey Into NightPoster for Long Day's Journey Into Night

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