Magnet Magazine — 55 years ago today, the Kinks released Arthur (Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire). Long ago, life was clean. Read our cover-story Q&A with Ray Davies by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post The Kinks Released “Arthur (Or The Decline An... more info

Magnet Magazine — 60 years ago today, the Kinks released their self-titled debut album. So mystifying. Read our Ray Davies cover Q&A by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post The Kinks Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 60 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Ma... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, the Kinks released Low Budget. Driftin’ in a space. Read our cover-story Q&A with Ray Davies by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post The Kinks Released “Low Budget” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Yesterday Dave Davies found his lost Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame trophy and today is Ray Davies’ 80th birthday. The Killers just covered “Come Dancing” in Dublin. It would be sick if the Kinks finally reunited/worked it out on the remix. Unti... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 80th birthday Ray Davies (Kinks). Thank you for the days. Cover photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Read our cover Q&A with Davies by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post Happy 80th Birthday Ray Davies (Kinks) appeared first on Magnet Magazin... more info

Magnet Magazine — 50 years ago today, the Kinks released Preservation Act 2. Such a cruel lover. Read our cover-story Q&A with Ray Davies by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post The Kinks Released “Preservation Act 2” 50 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Ma... more info

Stereogum — New wave legends the Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde is releasing her new solo album, Valve Bone Woe, this September. The record features covers of classics by Brian Wilson, Frank Sinatra, Hoagy Carmichael, Charlie Mingus, John Coltrane, Nick Drake, Rodge... more info

JamBase — Release Day Picks this week highlights new albums by Gorillaz, Ray Davies, Jim James, Florence + The Machine, The Milk Carton Kids and John Coltrane. The post Release Day Picks: June 29th New Album Highlights appeared first on JamBase. more info

JamBase — The Kinks frontman Ray Davies said the band are "making a new album" during a recent interview. The post Ray Davies Discusses Potential The Kinks Reunion appeared first on JamBase. more info

NME — Ray Davies said "it's the right time to do it" The band haven't released a new original album in almost 25 years The Kinks are reportedly getting back together for a new album. Frontman Ray Davies confirmed the news, saying that the band may eve... more info