‘Tears Are’ – The Orielles: a rugged climb without a view of the summit
Fizzles out.
Music Archives: 02/2026
The one band Lars Ulrich said worked on all levels: “They’re really inspiring to me”
Still taking risks the right way.
The Story Behind The Song: How The Rolling Stones poked fun at forced ennui on ’19th Nervous Breakdown’
Not quite as serious as you’d think.
Hayley Williams condemns Donald Trump, ICE, and Jeffrey Epstein in new essay: “Fuck ’em”
“It’s an exhausting time to just be human.”
Gene Simmons defends controversial comments on hip-hop’s inclusion in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “I stand by my words”
“The word ‘ghetto,’ it originated with Jews.”
The bitter songs John Lennon wrote to mock The Beatles: “I just believe in me”
The nasty side of the former Fab.
Damon Albarn, Grian Chatten and Kae Tempest team up on ‘Flags’ for War Child’s ‘Help (2)’
‘Help (2)’ will be out on War Child Records on March 6th.
Iggy Pop to take BBC 6 Music hiatus to focus on music with Jarvis Cocker to takeover his slot
Cocker will return to BBC 6 Music after eight years away.
Local Natives exit Wasserman after CEO named in Epstein files
Hot Mulligan have also condemned Casey Wasserman.
Richard E Grant’s 10 favourite songs
A feel-good list that Withnail probably would have rolled his eyes at.