Tuning in: Kate Pierson of The B-52’s explains how Janis Joplin changed her life
A piece of LSD-drenched magic.
From The Vault Archives: 03/2024
Bob Dylan on how Warren Zevon “straddles the line between heartfelt and primeval”
“His musical patterns are all over the place.”
Healthy competition: Bono and the band he says made U2 raise their standards
He thanks the unlikely inspirations.
The power of contrasts: David Bowie, Robert Fripp, and the darkness at the centre of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
A departure from the previous single, ‘Heroes’.
From John Lennon to David Bowie: 12 albums Billy Idol can’t live without
With selections from David Bowie, John Lennon and more.
Accidental anthem: the song Phil Collins wrote when he was “just fooling around”
The global hit that came together naturally.
The unstoppable force of Beatlemania: The Beatles failure that gave Ringo Starr a sense of relief
A testament to the unstoppable force of Beatlemania.
Five Bruce Springsteen covers that are better than the originals
He’s called ‘The Boss’ for a reason.
Who are the two men on Oasis’ ‘What’s The Story Morning Glory’ album cover?
The musical community behind the scenes.