The Telegraph — As The Kinks' musical Sunny Afternoon heads to the West End, Ray Davies tells Jasper Rees that a reunion looks unlikely more info

The Telegraph — As their eponymous debut album turns 50, here are the 10 best songs from The Kinks more info

Stereogum — In some ways, the story of the Kinks feels familiar: In 1962, four working-class London teenagers besotted with American R&B and country music unite. Their initial creative exertions hold a thrilling mirror back to their inspirations overseas, superc... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — These days everything's pretty dusty in Southern California. To paraphrase Travis Bickle, someday a real Discwasher will come and brush all this grit off the vinyl. Until then, experts with good ears will have to suffice. more info

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NME — The singer writes sleeve notes for a 50th anniversary box-set 'The Essential Kinks' more info

NME — 'The Anthology 1964-1971' will be released this November more info

NME — The band refute Ray Davies' claims printed in a magazine more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — "The Importance Of Being Idle" is a song on the British rock band Oasis' sixth album, Don't Believe the Truth, written and sung by lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. It was the second single released from the album in the UK, on August 22, 2005, where it... more info

The Telegraph — The Kinks' You Really Got Me was released on August 4, 1964. Neil McCormick reflects on its significance more info