Kevin Parker’s favourite record from the 1970s
“They’re exploding outwards, inwardly. I don’t know. I can’t describe it.”
From The Vault Archives: 11/2023
How a trip to Bali transformed David Byrne’s view of musical performance
“Part of life in much of the world”.
How Lou Reed helped to spawn the Kiss song that became known as Gene Simmons’ anthem
An unlikely pairing.
Tupac Shakur’s favourite song was an unlikely Don McLean track
The rapper had tastes in art that few would associate with his public image.
The supposed Satanic messages in the Eagles’ biggest hit
Contains many supposed references to the dark side.
What was the first mainstream song to use recorded guitar feedback?
An accident that would change alternative music forever.
The song written from the perspective of a cat
The Weakerthans’ cat trilogy meant a lot to a lot of people.
Radio Werewolf: “The most dangerous band in the world”
The band were accused of a worldwide satanic plot.
The Foo Fighters song Dave Grohl said has “everything I like about our band”
The ultimate example of the power of Foo.
How one David Bowie song transformed the life and career of Kate Bush
After Bush discovered this iconic song, her life changed.