How Kate Bush inspired Björk: “She’s one of my heroes”
Bush was the first woman to have a number one with a self-written song.
Music Archives: 10/2023
The Human Expression: the greatest psychedelic band the world has never seen
The Human Expression remains one of the biggest hidden gems.
The song Leonard Bernstein called a “symbol of change” in pop music
“One of today’s most important musicians.”
The Roy Orbison song Elvis Presley rejected
The rejection was polite and ultimately favoured the songwriter.
Joan Jett offers advice to young women: “Stand up for yourself”
Jett’s biggest hit was ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’ in 1982.
The Pearl Jam song that disappointed Jeff Ament
Not satisfied with the release of this classic tune.
Zora Neale Hurston: the writer who invented the language of rap
The writer that rewrote the rulebook of hip-hop
The White Stripes announce archival live album ‘Live In Las Vegas’
Released through Jack White’s Third Man Records.
Frank Zappa’s damning review of American culture: “We mean nothing”
A harsh but substantiated account.