David Bowie’s favourite Syd Barrett song
In 1970, Syd Barrett signed off his music career with two solo albums.
From The Vault Archives: 03/2024
The drunk ballad Neil Young doesn’t remember writing: “I woke up and went ‘fuck!'”
A drunken masterpiece.
Bob Dylan explains how Jerry Garcia embodied counterculture
Bob Dylan honours a fellow countercultural hero.
The song Paul McCartney thought he underplayed: “It was a bit thin”
Far from the finished product sound.
“A life-changing experience”: the concert that made U2 want to start a band
The root of all good rebellion.
Teenage Genius: The rare Elliott Smith song that was recorded when he was just 14
A remarkable talent.
Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers’ manic cover Jimi Hendrix song ‘Purple Haze’
Introducing a new audience to Hendrix’s timeless artistry.
Artists in Arms: The songs Joni Mitchell and Neil Young wrote about each other
And how their careers intertwine.
Death for no reason: the story of the soldier on The Smiths’ ‘Meat is Murder’ album cover
The perfect visuals of melancholy.