‘Hate and War’: The song The Clash used to destroy the hippie dream
The story behind the lyrics
From The Vault Archives: 12/2023
Watch Elton John cover Leon Russell’s ‘A Song for You’: “The most beautiful song ever written”
A powerful performance.
Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz shares his vital tips for drummers
From embracing drum machines to ignoring the movie ‘Whiplash’.
The many ways Alex Turner channels Ennio Morricone
The Arctic Monkeys frontman appreciates cinematic grandeur.
The song Kenny Loggins wrote with The Doobie Brothers before he walked through the door
When inspiration comes knocking, so does Kenny.
‘Room For The Life’: Kate Bush’s misunderstood “feminist” anthem
Despite her contributions to women in music, the artist is reluctant to brand herself a feminist.
How Chet Baker defied the odds to become a jazz great: “Nobody can play with false teeth”
“I was determined to find a way”.
The song Kirsty MacColl called “glorious and tragic at the same time”
“It doesn’t need cannons going off to have drama.”
‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’: The story behind Prince and the greatest solo ever
“He just burned it up”.