Sparks Art Prints of Studio Albums and Musicians December 18, 2025Mike Bell Sparks have always existed slightly outside the usual narratives of pop and rock history. Their work rewards curiosity, close listening and repeat engagement. That mindset is precisely what led me...
Musician Art Prints - Unique Gifts That Go Beyond Posters and Photography December 13, 2025Mike Bell Artistic Prints of Musicians - Gifts Beyond Posters and Photography Iconic musician art prints are traditionally dominated by photography, pop art portraits, and album cover reproductions as gift choices...
A Unique Gift for Fans of David Bowie: Art Print Music Map of Albums and Musicians December 11, 2025Mike Bell Finding a meaningful and original gift for a fan of David Bowie can feel like an impossible task. There is no shortage of merchandise, yet most options lean on familiar imagery...
The Smiths Art Print Music Map - An Ideal Gift for Fans December 11, 2025Mike Bell Finding a thoughtful and distinctive ideal gift for a fan of The Smiths can be surprisingly tricky. Many gift ideas rely on familiar merchandise such as lyric mugs, vintage photographs or...
Unique Art Gifts for Fans of The Cure December 09, 2025Mike Bell Finding a meaningful and original gift for a fan of The Cure can be a real challenge. Many gift options rely on familiar merchandise such as mugs, photo reproductions or...
Unique Art Gifts for Fans of Kate Bush December 07, 2025Mike Bell Finding a truly distinctive gift for a Kate Bush fan can be difficult. Many gift ideas in the marketplace feel predictable, such as mugs, mass-produced posters or simple photographic reproductions....
An Ideal Gift For Bruce Springsteen Fans - Art Print of Musicians December 03, 2025Mike Bell As a designer who has spent many years mapping the evolution of modern music, I always enjoy working on artists whose recording history is shaped by dedicated collaborators, long-term bandmates...
Bowie Art Print - The Ideal Gift For A Bowie Fan December 03, 2025Mike Bell In my experience as a designer studying the evolution of modern music, analysing the work of artists who constantly reinvent themselves is always a rewarding challenge. My David Bowie Music...
Billy Bragg Music Map Art Print - Ideal Gift for Fans December 03, 2025Mike Bell As a designer who has spent many years mapping music history, I have created visual timelines for artists whose careers span multiple eras and creative phases. My Billy Bragg Music Map...
The Beatles Music Map - The Ultimate Gift For True Fans December 03, 2025Mike Bell As a designer who has spent many years mapping music history, I have created multiple visual timelines for artists across genres. My Beatles Music Map is one of the pieces I...
For Bowie Fans - Collaborators Shaping the Sound: From Research to Art Print Music Map November 30, 2025Mike Bell Other musicians were central to David Bowie’s sound, and my lineup research, which formed the basis of my Bowie art print, shows his catalogue as a web of recurring collaborators...
What Is the Ideal Gift for a Fan of ABBA? November 28, 2025Mike Bell Finding the right gift for a dedicated ABBA fan can be challenging. With so many albums, eras and iconic looks to draw from, it can be not easy to choose...
Daily Music and Film News Roundup – November 9, 2025 November 10, 2025Mike Bell From new documentaries and cultural debates to surprise performances, today’s music and film headlines celebrate both nostalgia and artistic reinvention. Here’s your roundup of the latest stories from across the...
John Lennon Thought Sgt. Pepper Was 'Crap' November 10, 2025Mike Bell For decades, The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band has been treated as more than just an album. It's a cultural monolith - the definitive soundtrack to the "Summer of...
Behind the Lines: How Mike Bell Maps Turns Music into Transit Map Art Prints November 06, 2025Mike Bell Turning Music History into Art Prints At Mike Bell Maps, each transit map art print begins long before a single line or colour is drawn. Every design transforms an artist's...
Leonard Cohen Art Prints – Every Album, Every Musician, Beautifully Connected November 06, 2025Mike Bell As a lifelong admirer of Leonard Cohen’s poetic music and meticulous craftsmanship, I wanted to create something that would do justice to his extraordinary body of work. The result is...
Daily Music News Roundup – November 4, 2025 November 06, 2025Mike Bell From reissues and covers to duets and documentaries, today’s music headlines prove that classic artists continue to shape the sound of now. Billy Bragg & Wilco: A Fresh Collaboration For...
This Month in Music: ABBA’s Secret Project, Springsteen’s Political Fire, and More November 05, 2025Mike Bell From ABBA’s teasing of a brand-new musical chapter to Bruce Springsteen’s renewed political edge, October–November 2025 has been packed with nostalgia, loss, and creativity. Here’s your round-up of the biggest...
Cody Johnson Art Print: A Music Map of Studio Albums and Connections November 05, 2025Mike Bell Discover the Cody Johnson Music Map As a researcher and designer, I have always been fascinated by how musicians build creative networks across their careers. The Cody Johnson Art Print...
Daily Music and Film News Roundup - November 01, 2025 November 02, 2025Mike Bell Welcome to your music art prints news roundup for October 31, 2025! From major tour announcements to artist collaborations and cultural protests, today's stories showcase the vibrant and ever-evolving music...
The Beatles Films 2028: Everything You Need to Know About Sam Mendes' Four-Film Epic October 31, 2025Mike Bell In what promises to be the most ambitious musical biopic project in cinema history, director Sam Mendes is bringing The Beatles' story to life across four interconnected films, each focusing...
The Beatles – An Art Print of Every Album, Every Musician Art Print October 31, 2025Mike Bell The Beatles, on every album, with every musician across their thirteen studio albums, from Please Please Me (1963) to Let It Be (1970), formed their timeless collection of music. Within...
The Fifth Beatle and the Band’s Sonic Architect October 31, 2025Mike Bell George Martin’s involvement was crucial to The Beatles’ artistic and sonic development, so much so that he earned the title of “The Fifth Beatle.” Across the entire discography, his work blended...
Latest Music and Film News: Your Daily Update - October 31, 2025 October 31, 2025Mike Bell Stay tuned to the latest happenings in music and film with today's roundup of breaking stories featuring legendary artists and exciting new releases! Taylor Swift Releases 12th Studio Album "The...
I Analysed Every Jethro Tull Album - Now An Art Print for Fans October 13, 2025Mike Bell When I designed the Jethro Tull Albums Music Map Art Print, I didn’t just trace a discography - I mapped a living organism that constantly reshaped itself over more than...
Music News Round-Up: Springsteen, Oasis, McCartney, Foo Fighters and More October 12, 2025Mike Bell This week in music - the back stories to my unique discography research: Bruce Springsteen champions free expression on late-night TV, Oasis’ reunion joy continues, Paul McCartney opens his US...
3rd October 2025 Music News: The Who's Farewell, Taylor Swift Drama, Fleetwood Mac Magic October 03, 2025Mike Bell The first week of October 2025 brings a wave of emotional farewells, legal victories, and pop culture controversies from some of the music industry's biggest names. From legendary bands playing...
Billy Bragg Albums in Order – Complete Discography & Musicians October 01, 2025Mike Bell Billy Bragg has built a studio album career that fuses punk spirit, folk honesty, and sharp political commentary. Across four decades and more than a dozen albums, he has collaborated...
George Harrison Albums in Order – Complete Discography and Musicians September 29, 2025Mike Bell The story of George Harrison’s albums career after the Beatles was rich with creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Harrison collaborated with a wide array of notable musicians throughout his solo career, including...
Mapping Music’s Lost Art: Why My Art Prints Matter September 29, 2025Mike Bell What My Art Prints of Music Maps Really Show I design art prints of music maps that visualise the full creative history of a band, studio albums mapped from start...
29th September 2025 Art Print Music News: Bowie Box Set, Beatles Anthology 4, Fleetwood Mac and More September 29, 2025Mike Bell The music world is buzzing this month with fresh releases, tours, and big announcements across rock, pop, and country. From David Bowie’s final years boxed up in a stunning tribute...
Music News Roundup: AI Controversies, Final Tours, and Legendary Comebacks September 29, 2025Mike Bell The music world never stops evolving, and this week's headlines showcase everything from AI-generated controversies to emotional farewells and triumphant returns. Here's your complete roundup of the latest music news,...
The Beatles Albums in Order: A Visual Journey Through Their Music Map September 24, 2025Mike Bell The Beatles Albums in Order: A New Perspective As a visual artist, I've always been fascinated by the intricate connections within music. That's why I created the Beatles Music Map...
Unique Gifts for Music Fans – Explore Music Maps and Discography Art September 15, 2025Mike Bell Looking for unique gifts for music fans? Whether it’s for a birthday, Christmas, or to celebrate someone’s passion for music, my music maps transform legendary discographies into stunning visual prints. Each...
Music News Round-Up: Beatles Anthology, Oasis Reunion, Taylor Swift, and More September 13, 2025Mike Bell September 2025 Highlights: From The Beatles’ Anthology 30th anniversary re-release to Oasis’ emotional reunion, Taylor Swift’s engagement and new album news, and Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run milestone, here are...
George Harrison Studio Albums in Order – Post-Beatles Discography September 12, 2025Mike Bell After the Beatles split in 1970, George Harrison embarked on a huge solo career that spanned over three decades. From experimental soundtracks in the late 1960s to his polished return...
From Nirvana to Foo Fighters: The Transition of Dave Grohl September 12, 2025Mike Bell The story of the Foo Fighters begins with one of rock music’s greatest tragedies: the end of Nirvana. When Kurt Cobain died in April 1994, Nirvana – the defining grunge...
August 2025 Art Prints Music News Roundup: Beatles, Oasis, Taylor Swift, Springsteen & More September 10, 2025Mike Bell The Beatles This fall marks the 30th anniversary re-release of Anthology, featuring remastered footage, unseen interviews, new tracks, and a deluxe book set — a must for fans of The...
Albums in Order Music Maps | Unique Gifts for Fans, Present Ideas for Him & Her September 07, 2025Mike Bell Music Maps Description Abba Albums In Order A colourful gift for fans of Abba, packed with present ideas that celebrate pop perfection—versatile as gifts for him or gifts for her....
The Beatles Albums in Order – Complete Discography Guide September 07, 2025Mike Bell The Beatles’ albums remain some of the most influential recordings in music history. For fans searching for Beatles albums in order, this guide provides the full chronological list, complete with...
Music Maps - Current Band Maps by Mike Bell September 05, 2025Mike Bell Music Maps Description Abba Albums In Order Explore Abba’s albums in order with a beautifully designed music map. This band map makes perfect gifts for fans who love timeless pop...
The Complete Guide to Mike Bell's Music Maps: Every Tube Map Explained August 31, 2025Mike Bell "Mike Bell's music maps have transformed how we visualize musical history, turning complex discographies into beautiful transit-style artworks. His collection spans decades of music history, covering legendary artists from multiple...
Arctic Monkeys Art Print - Albums in Order August 30, 2025Mike Bell In this guide, I list every Arctic Monkeys album in order and link to my Arctic Monkeys Albums Art Print Music Map - an ideal gift for fans -that visualises the...
The Beatles’ 13 Studio Albums – Complete List & History August 15, 2025Mike Bell The Beatles remain one of the most influential bands in music history. But exactly how many original studio albums did they release during their active career? Here’s a full look...
ABBA Voyage 2025–2026: What’s New and Why It Still Works August 09, 2025Mike Bell ABBA’s Voyage show keeps going strong into 2025 (and now extended into 2026), and I think the latest setlist tweaks make it even tighter. Classics like “Money, Money, Money,” “Super...
What Are the 13 Beatles Albums? August 07, 2025Mike Bell What Are the 13 Beatles Albums? The Beatles released 13 official studio albums between 1963 and 1970. These form what’s often referred to as the “core catalogue” – the UK...
August Music News 05-08-25 – ABBA, Blondie, Springsteen, Swift and More August 05, 2025Mike Bell August Music News begins with some huge headlines, awards, reunions, losses, and breakthroughs. Here’s what’s making waves across the music world this week. ABBA receive Swedish knighthood ABBA are being...
Fleetwood Mac Albums in Order - Musicians Featured August 04, 2025Mike Bell Fleetwood Mac Albums in Order Who Played on Each Fleetwood Mac Album? Fleetwood Mac’s discography isn’t just a sequence of albums; it’s a rotating door of immense talent. Across more...