Thurston Moore, Radiohead and the dream of “releasing music for free”
The Sonic Youth co-frontman discusses the inherent connection between music and politics.
From The Vault Archives: 04/2024
Jimmy Page on the “extraordinary” and “tribal” beauty of Jerry Lee Lewis
An intensity impossible to match.
“One of my favourite songs”: The Who anthem Roger Daltrey compares to Elvis Presley
Channelling his childhood hero.
Jack White’s favourite song to perform live: “You can’t follow that!”
“As a songwriter you couldn’t ask for more.”
The album David Lee Roth used to mock Van Halen: “I rise to the challenge”
Using his album as its own weapon.
The three bands that inspired Eagles to combine country and rock
Don Henley discusses the origins of Eagles.
The Metallica song Lars Ulrich said no one believed in: “You don’t get it”
Understanding a hit when he hears one.
Why recorded music isn’t as good as the live experience, according to science
Science has the answer.
Malcolm Young named the only two rock and roll bands: “They don’t have the feel”
Always getting into a true groove.
The first song Brian Wilson ever remembered hearing: “Overwhelmingly beautiful”
Classical and pop coming together.