“Freezing cold”: the London neighbourhood where The Pretenders’ debut took shape Humble beginnings. Callum MacHattie Mar 5, 2026
“Pussy pop”: the band Trent Reznor thought he wasn’t good enough to play with Imposter syndrome. Callum MacHattie Mar 4, 2026
“He was so romantic”: The musician Johnny Marr called the heart of guitar playing Breaking the rules. Callum MacHattie Mar 4, 2026
“It’s all disco”: How Dave Grohl created the most iconic drum beat of the 1990s Sound of thunder. Callum MacHattie Mar 4, 2026
“Everybody wanted out”: The classic song The Mamas and the Papas could never surpass Flew too close to the sun. Callum MacHattie Mar 4, 2026
“A terrific guy”: Robert Duvall’s favourite co-star of all time Beating big names. Callum MacHattie Mar 3, 2026
“It took minutes”: The creativity of Tom Petty and Mike Campbell defined in one song Yin and yang. Callum MacHattie Mar 3, 2026
Which artist has had the most number one albums in a single year? Foot on the gas. Callum MacHattie Mar 3, 2026
Studio skits and magazine cutouts: How Monty Python inspired The Traveling Wilburys Schoolboy stuff. Callum MacHattie Mar 3, 2026
What are the three fastest-selling singles in UK chart history? Flying off the shelf. Callum MacHattie Mar 3, 2026
“Not in a good headspace”: the dark reality of Tom Petty’s first Grammy win Not all it seems. Callum MacHattie Mar 2, 2026