Defending John Lennon against the five artists who couldn’t stand him The defence rests. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 2, 2026
The 10 greatest uses of the melodica in popular music The 1950s educational toy that became a mood-setting, pop music mainstay. Andrew Clayman Jun 2, 2026
“I went home with the waitress, the way I always do”: Warren Zevon’s five best opening lines A master wordsmith. Matthew Ingate Jun 1, 2026
The difficult second album: Five sophomore records that caused bands to split Swan songs that came too soon. Reuben Cross Jun 1, 2026
The Rolling Stones in America: 10 locations that tell the story “Who killed the Kennedys?” Tom Phelan Jun 1, 2026
Five songs to make you fall in love with Talking Heads “Home is where I want to be…” Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026
Out of this world: Five artists who were inspired by aliens “You’ll love the Zip-Zap-Zam of our Zolar guns…” Tom Phelan May 31, 2026
“Not to be taken away”: The infamous UK locations where music’s greatest met their end Gone too soon. Tom Phelan May 31, 2026
Five musicians who couldn’t stand David Bowie: “I’m gonna kill you!” “I’m gonna kill you, TIN MAN.” Tom Taylor May 31, 2026
Five utterly disturbing songs from the 1980s From immersive horror to stupid bigotry. Andrew Clayman May 30, 2026
10 albums from 1976 we’ll still be listening to in 2076 (and one we should forget was ever made) 10 good, one bad. Dale Maplethorpe May 30, 2026
Five terrible number one albums that prove you can’t trust public opinion You can’t trust people. Dale Maplethorpe May 30, 2026