Music Archives: 12/2021

Remembering the night James Hetfield caught fire on stage

Metallica’s James Hetfield picked his six favourite guitarists of all time

Iconic.

Dec 22, 2021

Listen to Red Hot Chili Peppers song 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' through Flea's isolated bass

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea discusses the “baffling” power of drugs

“a baffling, powerful thing.”

Dec 22, 2021

How The Beatles wrote 'Paperback Writer'

The five greatest demos by The Beatles

Remarkable recordings.

Dec 22, 2021

The Sex Pistols final UK show was a Christmas party for children

Their last UK performance

Dec 22, 2021

From ‘The Graduate’ to ‘Submarine’: The 10 best single artist soundtracks for films

The best of the best.

Dec 22, 2021

Roger Daltrey on how Jimi Hendrix "completely copied" The Who

The Who’s Roger Daltrey once accused Jimi Hendrix of stealing Pete Townshend’s act

A bold claim.

Dec 22, 2021

Mark E Smith, Yard Act, Dry Cleaning

2021: The year of Mark E. Smith – How he influenced the best new music

Snarling back in style.

Dec 22, 2021

Doctor’s Orders: Circuit des Yeux prescribes nine seminal albums from her life

Fohr’s picks are enlightening in dark times.

Dec 22, 2021

British singer and songwriter Joe Strummer, 1980s

How Joe Strummer’s traumatic childhood shaped his artistry

A legend made by his experiences.

Dec 22, 2021

Billie Eilish and Finneas share a sparse version of 'Your Power'

Billie Eilish shares stunning acoustic cover of ‘Billie Bossa Nova’

Essential viewing.

Dec 22, 2021

David Byrne details one of his favourite Bob Dylan songs

David Byrne details one of his all-time favourite Bob Dylan songs

It cast a spell on him.

Dec 22, 2021

Watch Nandi Bushell deliver a stunning drum cover of ‘Happier Than Ever’

An intense drum solo.

Dec 22, 2021