How the most Californian song ever written was born in a New York tenement Yearning for the sun. Lucy Harbron Mar 2, 2026
How Aretha Franklin accidentally recorded one of her biggest hits in New York City A joyous accident… Paulina Subia Mar 2, 2026
How Dolly Parton became the first icon to win a Razzie for ‘Worst Original Song’ The 1980s collaboration nobody was clamouring for. Andrew Clayman Mar 2, 2026
“Sounds perfect”: The guitarist John Frusciante thinks has no equal He makes a strong case. Joe Taysom Mar 2, 2026
“I was so nervous”: The singer Dave Grohl called a true American icon Everything he was looking for. Tim Coffman Mar 2, 2026
“Not even human”: The drummer so good they scared Jack Black “On the beat to an atom…” Tim Coffman Mar 2, 2026
“Not in a good headspace”: the dark reality of Tom Petty’s first Grammy win Not all it seems. Callum MacHattie Mar 2, 2026
“Untouchable and incomparable”: The American band Bono said would live on forever Too powerful for their time. Tim Coffman Mar 2, 2026
The song Steely Dan refused to release: “Too country” “I, for one, didn’t think that would happen”. Reuben Cross Mar 2, 2026
“Oh my God”: the singer Carole King said perfected her song A true friend. Callum MacHattie Mar 2, 2026
“I know you’re lying”: The Christine McVie song that saved Fleetwood Mac A reliable presence. Callum MacHattie Mar 2, 2026
The last Bob Dylan song John Lennon loved: “It’s a myth” “I expect more.” Dale Maplethorpe Mar 2, 2026