“You could see that sound”: the song that transformed music for Cyndi Lauper Painting pictures with lyrics. Niamh White Feb 26, 2025
‘Gordon Is A Moron’: the song that made Sting’s ‘Quadrophenia’ experience a living hell “I don’t think he was too happy.” Ben Forrest Feb 26, 2025
“We wanna have that power”: Why The Cramps rejected being a ‘cult’ band A truly original outfit. Ben Forrest Feb 26, 2025
George Martin names the best song George Harrison made for The Beatles “Real cleverness.” Ben Forrest Feb 26, 2025
Why Heart regretted their biggest hit: “The shoe fit, but not comfortably” Not their favourite. Reuben Cross Feb 26, 2025
The song the Led Zeppelin thought was too crazy: “Has he gone mad?” “It was done in one evening.” Ben Forrest Feb 26, 2025
The anthem Randy Newman called “ignorant and proud of it” A pop hit that bites. Tom Phelan Feb 26, 2025
The artist Billy Joel said turned him into a rock star: “A funny-looking guy like me” Vital inspiration. Lucy Harbron Feb 25, 2025
‘Master of Reality’: The album Henry Rollins evaluates all “other rhythm sections by” “Swinging as hard as they’re crushing it.” Lauren Hunter Feb 25, 2025
“I was desolate”: Marianne Faithfull’s ode to lost loved ones A wonderful track. Dale Maplethorpe Feb 25, 2025