The bullshit Beach Boys song indebted to the Big Sur river: “I got really inspired” A step too far. Callum MacHattie Mar 21, 2026
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The American icon Stevie Wonder and Clint Eastwood both agreed changed the nation for the better The cornerstone of American art. Callum MacHattie Mar 21, 2026
“I wrote that song with my nails”: Dolly Parton’s mega-hit has a secret to it Humble beginnings. Callum MacHattie Mar 20, 2026
The five best bands from Manchester that aren’t Oasis Manchester vibes in the area. Callum MacHattie Mar 20, 2026
“We are the Sultans of Swing”: the song that turned Dire Straits from a joke into a global force Rags to riches. Callum MacHattie Mar 20, 2026
“We were kind of outsiders”: St Vincent’s ode to life growing up in Dallas Looking back. Callum MacHattie Mar 19, 2026
Anna Calvi – ‘Is This All There Is?’ album review: Cafefully considered collaboration I too, wish there was more than this. Callum MacHattie Mar 19, 2026
“No shame at all”: the two pop bands John Lydon absolutely adored It’s not that deep. Callum MacHattie Mar 19, 2026
David Bowie’s “nonsense song” written in pursuit of Marc Bolan Battle of the glam. Callum MacHattie Mar 19, 2026