The moment George Michael was inspired to write ‘Last Christmas’: “Musical alchemy” “As if he had discovered gold”. Kelly Murphy Dec 25, 2025
When the Jamaican police opened fire on Bono Buffett and Bono almost went down. Tyler Golsen Dec 25, 2025
“The best bass player on the face of the earth”, according to Lemmy “I was born to play the bass.” Tom Taylor Dec 25, 2025
The song Billy Joel called one of his “favourite recordings of all time” Timeless. Reuben Cross Dec 25, 2025
Jason Sudeikis names his five favourite songs of all time: “It’s as good as anything” A heady mix of jazz, Broadway and rap Tim Bradley Dec 25, 2025
The “crapshoot” tour that gave Billie Joe Armstrong an existential crisis The power of reinvention. Kelly Murphy Dec 25, 2025
Elvis Presley’s disastrous performance at America’s most iconic venue An awful gig. Dale Maplethorpe Dec 25, 2025
The one song Patti Smith will never forget: “Quite an experience” Deeply moving. Lucy Harbron Dec 25, 2025
Mahotella Queens: the pioneering trio behind South Africa’s mbaqanga movement An important musical movement. Dale Maplethorpe Dec 24, 2025
The one band Slash said had the best riffs of them all The endless stream of classics. Tim Coffman Dec 24, 2025