From The Vault Archives: 07/2025

John Lennon - 1971 - Musician - The Beatles

“The best thing I’ve ever done”: The music that reveals the true John Lennon

Holding up a mirror.

Jul 31, 2025

Pedro Pascal - Actor - 2025

Pedro Pascal’s favourite pieces of music: “I was raised by HBO, Spielberg, and Prince”

“It moves me so deeply.”

Jul 31, 2025

The catchiest classic rock band ever, according to science

The catchiest classic rock band ever, according to science

Certified earworms.

Jul 31, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne - 2025 - Back To The Begining - Villa Park

When Ozzy Osbourne paid homage to the “wreckage” of his life

“I still find it all a mystery”.

Jul 31, 2025

The secret to the guitar sound of The Byrds' Roger McGuinn

The “charged up” song Roger McGuinn would listen to every morning

“Such a unique piece.”

Jul 31, 2025

James Hetfield - 2008 - Metallica

The one Metallica song James Hetfield calls his favourite: “Wow, we’re professional now”

Artist’s pick.

Jul 31, 2025

Thom Yorke - 2022 - Musician - Radiohead - The Smile - Raph_PH

The song Thom Yorke considers a mirror of ‘Everything in Its Right Place’

High standards.

Jul 31, 2025

The Frankenchrist Obscenity Trial- the moment punk made its legislative mark - Dead Kennedys

Dead Kennedys’ searing attack on MTV: “The purpose is to provoke, not to soothe”

Predicting the future of the industry.

Jul 31, 2025

David Bowie - Bruce Springsteen - Split

The disappointing night David Bowie discovered Bruce Springsteen: “I hated him”

He wasn’t a fan.

Dale Maplethorpe

Jul 31, 2025

James Gunn - Director - Producer - CEO

James Gunn’s most-loved punk song: “They’re my favourite band”

One musician on another.

Jul 31, 2025

Haruomi Hosono - Japanese Musician

The greatest American songs ever, according to Haruomi Hosono

A true musical omnivore.

Jul 31, 2025

Hazel Scott- The tragic tale of the jazz star destroyed by American society

Hazel Scott: The tragic tale of a jazz star destroyed by American society

From household name to exile.

Jul 30, 2025