The vicious 1984 song David Gilmour wrote about Roger Waters: “You always have to disagree” Vicious and biting. Joe Taysom May 31, 2026
The 1986 Genesis song Phil Collins felt uncomfortable singing: “I found it tricky” Too many metaphors. Dale Maplethorpe May 31, 2026
The Big Indie Playlist: The best new music of the week Another great week for new music… Ben Forrest May 31, 2026
“An embarrassment”: The corny 1983 song George Michael vowed never to play again Different tastes. Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026
The singer Paul Weller barely believed was human: “Where the fuck did that come from?” An otherworldly talent… Ben Forrest May 31, 2026
Why Bob Dylan always knew Elvis Presley was “an American king” The true icon of rock and roll. Tim Coffman May 31, 2026
The iconic American singer that Mick Jagger could never enjoy: “I wasn’t impressed” Too old-fashioned for him. Tim Coffman May 31, 2026
“Nobody can touch”: the singer Art Garfunkel put above everyone else The most tasteful singer of them all. Tim Coffman May 31, 2026
The 1965 number one that tore America and its creator apart: “I was still only 20 years old” Divided nation. Lauren Hunter May 31, 2026
The one show Joni Mitchell couldn’t bring herself to attend: ‘She feels like they were forced into it’ No point in turning up. Tim Coffman May 31, 2026
The sound of the States: America’s 17 charting Billboard hits The land of opportunity. Callum MacHattie May 31, 2026
“World-class songs”: the 1987 album Linda Ronstadt wanted to transcend everything “World-class songs.” Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026