The sad Paul McCartney chorus Sinéad O’Connor sharpened for a political anthem Deeper meanings. Callum MacHattie Apr 6, 2026
The band that inspired Joey Ramone to start making music: “I want to blow people’s minds” “It was the best thing I’d ever seen.” Jack Whatley Apr 6, 2026
“My favourite”: the album Cillian Murphy described as the sound of Ireland Finger on the pulse. Callum MacHattie Apr 6, 2026
The cocaine duel that derailed Keith Richards’ attempt to produce The Only Ones Too much to handle. Reuben Cross Apr 6, 2026
Orgasmatron: Debbie Harry’s pivotal role in the invention of a rather extreme sex toy “I wish I had invented sex.” Tom Taylor Apr 6, 2026
“Gold standard”: The overlooked drummer Dave Grohl hailed as a benchmark hero “Gold standard.” Tom Taylor Apr 6, 2026
The riff Keith Richards wants to be remembered for and the secret it holds The riff that never gets old. Tim Coffman Apr 6, 2026
“He wasn’t the best singer”: John Lennon wrote one Beatles song to let George Harrison in on “the action” “Give him a piece of the action” Jack Whatley Apr 6, 2026
The performance that explains Janis Joplin’s genius: “I’ve got to feel it” Simply astounding. Jack Whatley Apr 6, 2026
The Who song they couldn’t make work live: “Never sat well on stage” The band has rarely performed the track live. Joe Taysom Apr 6, 2026