‘Stroszek’: The tragic connection between Ian Curtis and Werner Herzog
One of the greats.
From The Vault Archives: 03/2024
A druggy classic: the Green Day song that wouldn’t exist without crystal meth
The nastiness of pop-punk debauchery.
Silent inspiration: Steve Howe on how he may have inspired The Beatles
The progressive side of The Summer of Love.
Far from perfect: the Def Leppard song that makes Phil Collen “cringe”
Not quite hitting the mark like he should have.
Pride in pop: the first time Elton John released a song from the gay perspective
How a popular hit sparked controversy.
Kevin Parker explains the influences behind Tame Impala’s psychedelia: “Even never listen to a Beatles album the whole way”
The Beatles and Britney Spears.
Beyoncé to The Mars Volta: The new songs David Byrne thinks are future classics
A collection of innovative sounds.
“The city can really energise you”: Kim Gordon on the song that encapsulates New York
“You really get a sense of living in New York and being alone.”
Pleased to meet you: The night Rod Stewart first saw The Rolling Stones
It didn’t leave a lasting impression.