The Depeche Mode album Dave Gahan called “spooky” to listen back to “It’s as if I plotted my own demise”. Andrew Clayman Jan 3, 2026
How did Lorde end up signing a record contract when she was just 13? The beginnings of a star. Lauren Hunter Jan 3, 2026
The song Carole King thought was her most resonant: “Speak for people” Stepping out on her own. Callum MacHattie Jan 3, 2026
The most painful song Brian May ever wrote: “It was true therapy” Baring his soul. Callum MacHattie Jan 3, 2026
The Cover Uncovered: Butthole Surfers and the ‘Locust Abortion Technician’ art “What does regret mean?…” Tom Phelan Jan 2, 2026
The riot that sparked three classic rock songs: “The whole world is watching!” Prompted by the Vietnam War. Karan Singh Jan 2, 2026
The rock and roll legend Ritchie Blackmore was “best of friends” with “Very frightened.” Kelly Murphy Jan 2, 2026
The song John Paul Jones said encapsulated “everything Led Zeppelin was about” “Even I cheered.” Dale Maplethorpe Jan 2, 2026