The surreal song Bob Dylan wrote that “stands alone” First recorded by Joan Baez… Andrew Clayman Oct 20, 2024
Joan Armatrading’s favourite album of the 21st century: “An amazing talent” A gorgeous album. Dale Maplethorpe Oct 20, 2024
‘Chariots of Fire’ and cocaine: the tradition that made Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ possible Strangely unifying. Lucy Harbron Oct 20, 2024
The famous classical piece lurking in Radiohead’s ‘Paranoid Android’ Was the band directly invoking a German composer from the 1830s? Andrew Clayman Oct 20, 2024
Bad luck at every turn: Paul Simon’s “cursed” tribute song to John Lennon The tune itself is lovely, but strangely plagued by bad mojo. Andrew Clayman Oct 20, 2024
The moment Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey were tricked into planting their own memorials Facing mortality. Lucy Harbron Oct 20, 2024
The Smashing Pumpkins song Billy Corgan just “threw together” A throwaway classic. Arun Starkey Oct 20, 2024
The forgotten Blur song the band refuse to play: “Worst verse you ever heard” “Fuckin’ hell.” Elle Palmer Oct 20, 2024
The Clash song that pays tribute to Sid Vicious: “I’ve lost some friends” A nice tribute. Dale Maplethorpe Oct 20, 2024
The many movies of Björk and how they extended her artistry Some great films. Dale Maplethorpe Oct 20, 2024
The tragic memory that inspired the entirety of ‘Ghosteen’ by Nick Cave “The last intact memory I have.” Kelly Murphy Oct 20, 2024
“I could do it”: the artist that made Lucy Dacus want to write songs A musical eureka moment. Reuben Cross Oct 20, 2024