“It was a complete throw-down to us”: the band U2 wouldn’t exist without, according to The Edge “Pure, visceral energy.” Lauren Hunter Mar 7, 2025
”Turn! Turn! Turn!’: Leonard Cohen’s favourite Judy Collins song From one fan to another. Tom Phelan Mar 7, 2025
“Going on buses”: What did The Beatles miss most about their pre-fame days? “Having nothing to do.” Ben Forrest Mar 7, 2025
Noel Gallagher selects the best band to come out of the US: “Really, really fucking good” The Britpop overlord has spoken. Lauren Hunter Mar 7, 2025
‘Atomic’: The Blondie hit that Debbie Harry calls a “spaghetti western” This town ain’t big enough for the both of us… Ben Forrest Mar 7, 2025
The heartfelt hit song that made Dolly Parton realise all pain in life is “worth the suffering” “A little signature song of mine.” Kelly Murphy Mar 7, 2025
How John Bonham used his son to prove Phil Collins was overrated: “My 12-year-old boy can play that” A bold move. Dale Maplethorpe Mar 7, 2025
The artist Stevie Nicks said “would have been much happier” born in another era “She had no choice.” Kelly Murphy Mar 7, 2025
Mavis Staples’ chaotic first meeting with Prince: “I’m going to kiss you” “I screamed.” Kelly Murphy Mar 7, 2025
Why did Joni Mitchell never have a major charting hit? An incomprehensible legacy. Kelly Murphy Mar 7, 2025