“Relentless wall of sound”: Nadine Shah describes her favourite Velvet Underground track
“It’s in my music as well.”
From The Vault Archives: 07/2024
George Michael on the “rather annoying” process of making a hit song
Becoming famous for the wrong song.
“He’s still the best”: The greatest bassist of all time, according to Suzi Quatro
“I very much take my style from him.”
The Metallica song James Hetfield used to reflect on childhood trauma
The singer’s childhood was far from conventional.
‘Rumble’: Link Wray’s simple instrumental more influential than Elvis
The influence is still felt today…
“That really legitimised us”: Debbie Harry on her proudest musical achievement
“Those guys really have something.”
Every Beatles song referenced by Tears for Fears in ‘Sowing the Seeds of Love’
An encyclopedic tribute.
Ringo Starr on the greatest musical force in his life: “Shivers down my spine”
The eclectic side of the drumming legend.
The guitarist Alex Lifeson called absolutely perfect: “He can handle anything”
The art of leaving space in the mix.