Stereogum — “Private Dancer”: Good song! Mark Knopfler wrote “Private Dancer” with his band Dire Straits in mind before realizing that maybe a man shouldn’t sing a song from the perspective of a woman working as a stripper. Instead, Tina Turner reco... more info

Obscure Sound — The new album from Swiss rockers Mindless Crowd, Wanderlust is a melodic rock success — venturing with a jangly guitar-driven immersion, from the hypnotic “Look Up” to the peppy “No Regret,” showing shades of Dire Straits in its stylish aes... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Dire Straits released Communiqué. Where do you think you’re going? Read our Mark Knopfler live review from 2019: The post Dire Straits Released “Communiqué” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — World News wowed us with last year’s single “Wrapped In Gold.” Today the South London quartet, who specialize in nervy, moody ’80s-meets-’10s guitar-pop, have another nice track out for our enjoyment. “Back To Hong Kong” is a tight a... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends will be available via Sky Arts, Freeview, and NOW. AC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler Star in New Docuseries Jon Hadusek more info

Stereogum — Last month, Mark Knopfler announced a new solo album, One Deep River, and shared a lead single, “Ahead Of The Game.” A couple weeks after that, Knopfler detailed a charity single featuring 54 (!) famous rock guitarists that shows just how much... more info

Stereogum — Dire Straits guitar legend Mark Knopfler recently earned millions by selling his guitar collection to Christie’s, and he also announced a new solo album, One Deep River , which is set to come out this spring. Before that LP arrives, though, Kno... more info

Stereogum — Guitar legend and former Dire Straits dude Mark Knopfler is about to release a new solo album. One Deep River is dropping in April, preceded today by lead single “Ahead Of The Game.” It’s a dreamy, propulsive spin on the expert-level guitar-... more info

Obscure Sound — A harmonious rock gem from Learn to Surf, “Coming Good” infuses jangly guitar tones and serene vocal harmonizing for a blissfully melodic appeal. “Coming Good” marks the UK-based quartet’s debut release, and precedes an upcoming full-length... more info

JamBase — Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit premiered their cover of "Brothers In Arms" by Dire Straits during the encore of Sunday's show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. more info