17, the number that connects heavy metal’s biggest legends A strange connection. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 11, 2026
10 classic albums from 1976 that would never be made today They can’t be recreated. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 10, 2026
From alt-rock utopia to desert fashion show: The strange history of Coachella What happened? Dale Maplethorpe Apr 9, 2026
10 albums that genuinely sound like spring It’s time for spring listening. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 9, 2026
The five greatest one-hit wonder songs of the British Invasion: “It was amazing” Some great songs. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 9, 2026
Jimi Hendrix was the best guitarist to ever live, and your favourite artist agrees The very best. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 8, 2026
Five classic songs that started out as jams Classics from specific moments. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 8, 2026
Forget the Cavern Club: The Grapes is the Liverpool pub that truly led to Beatlemania A bond was made. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 8, 2026
“We’ve tricked people”: the two live shows that gave The White Stripes imposter syndrome A tough watch. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 8, 2026
“We don’t do statues in Manchester”: Shaun Ryder on the overlooked brilliance of Tony Wilson “We should stick a few statues up.” Dale Maplethorpe Apr 8, 2026
Kiss owe everything to their silly makeup: “A completely new direction” There’s no denying it. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 8, 2026
The five best artists from Sheffield that aren’t Pulp or Arctic Monkeys Classics upon classics. Dale Maplethorpe Apr 7, 2026