Joni Mitchell didn’t want to be remembered for folk: “They want to pigeonhole me and they can’t” Not wanting to be typecast. Tim Coffman Mar 29, 2026
“The greatest ever English rock’n’roll song”, according to Jeff Lynne Absolute perfection in one song. Tim Coffman Mar 29, 2026
What is the hidden backwards message in The Beatles’ ‘Rain’? Reverse the tape. Tom Taylor Mar 29, 2026
Thrash metal and the IRA: When Dave Mustaine nearly triggered a sectarian riot “It sounded cool.” Tom Phelan Mar 29, 2026
“You just saved that band’s career”: Thom Yorke nearly died during Radiohead’s first US television performance A close call. Reuben Cross Mar 29, 2026
The Rolling Stones and riots: the soundtrack to the ‘Second Battle of Hastings’ in 1964 Rip this joint. Tom Phelan Mar 29, 2026
The night Nina Simone brought a dilapidated Manchester theatre back to life Fizzing with energy. Lauren Hunter Mar 29, 2026
“So special to me”: the lyricist Brian Wilson said touched his heart most His very own emotional translator. Tim Coffman Mar 29, 2026
Rod Stewart said it would have “totally impossible” to work with Elton John “We’re old mates…” Lauren Hunter Mar 29, 2026
How The Damned made history as the first British punk band to play CBGB A special relationship. Callum MacHattie Mar 29, 2026
The benefit gig that birthed Creedence Clearwater Revival: “We were so critical” A landmark show… Ben Forrest Mar 29, 2026