Paul McCartney’s favourite melody he ever wrote for The Beatles: “A sort of smoochy ballad” A proper tune Jack Whatley Jul 2, 2025
The one person who brought Metallica back to basics: “The essence of Metallica” A necessary change. Dale Maplethorpe Jul 2, 2025
The two classic rock bands Kurt Cobain utterly detested for their lyrics: “A lot of it had to do with sexism” Unsurprising. Arun Starkey Jul 2, 2025
The song Noel Gallagher said announced Oasis to the world: “The most important” The first moment to take charge. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2025
The artists Trent Reznor wanted to be remembered like: “The people I admire” The all-time models for his career. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2025
Which album has topped the charts for the most consecutive weeks? Fending off challengers. Callum MacHattie Jul 2, 2025
The Sound of Djo: Joe Keery’s favourite songs and albums “Very unique and special.” Kelly Murphy Jul 2, 2025
The song Pete Townshend considered his first true rock opera: “I was on a mission” “I just didn’t have the time.” Dale Maplethorpe Jul 2, 2025
How Ellie Rowsell channelled Axl Rose for ‘Bloom Baby Bloom’ “I’ve used the guitar as a shield”. Kelly Murphy Jul 2, 2025
The one song Sting thought his fans ruined: “Disconcerting” The crowd changing the tune. Tim Coffman Jul 2, 2025
The iconic film that Michael Stipe turned down: “It didn’t make sense” “It didn’t make sense.” Kelly Murphy Jul 2, 2025