“How evil people coud be”: The song Robert Smith wrote to stop being goth and lose fans of The Cure
The iconic frontman discusses a trasitional period for his band.
Author: Jordan Potter Archives: 03/2026
What was the first James Bond theme song to top the charts?
Despite its popularity, James Bond has only seen the top of the charts once.
“Better than all the rest”: David Crosby and the songwriter with no equal
In the late 1960s, David Crosby collided with some of his generation’s finest songwriters.
“How do I sing this thing?”: The Genesis song Phil Collins couldn’t handle
The drummer couldn’t understand Tony Banks’ lyrics.
“Rhyming Crap”: The night Robert Plant tore down two classic rock bands
The Led Zeppelin frontman isn’t so keen on modern rock.
The two Mick Jagger albums Keith Richards couldn’t stand: “Dog Shit in the Doorway?”
In the 1980s, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger began respective solo careers.
“Fried my brain”: The classic British Invasion band Tom Petty couldn’t wrap his head around
Tom Petty’s musical outlook was shaped by several prominent British invasion bands.
