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The day Bruce Springsteen set out to make the album he would be remembered for: “The greatest rock record” A soundtrack for life. Callum MacHattie Jun 8, 2025
“It wasn’t the same thing”: Which of the ‘Big 4’ did Chris Cornell think wasn’t authentically grunge? Not in the same musical ballpark. Tim Coffman Jun 8, 2025
‘Cows in the Pasture’: Brian Wilson’s bizarre attempt to make a country record with his manager on lead vocals It remains unheard. Callum MacHattie Jun 8, 2025
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The Frank Zappa song completed by Gene Simmons: “I played all the instruments” A collaboration no one saw coming. Will Howard Jun 7, 2025
Laura Pausini: The biggest star the world has never heard of You should listen. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 7, 2025
How turning down Woodstock was the move that made Led Zeppelin A turning point for culture. Tom Taylor Jun 7, 2025
“That entire song’s in A”: The Pearl Jam track that broke every rule of songwriting Not the most cheerful subject. Emma Way Jun 7, 2025