Author: Kelly Murphy Archives: 09/2023

Talking Heads waited until 1977 to sign a record deal.

Pete Doherty recalls the moment he danced to a popular indie anthem.

An exploration of culture in the capital.

Lars Ulrich claims the metal legends peaked with an underrated album.

‘Cecilia’ became one of Simon and Garfunkel’s biggest hits.

Jack White often named songs after phrases he found interesting.

Reed was drawn to avant-garde and experimental soundscapes.

Steely Dan’s iconic track perfectly balances eeriness with mellowness.

Meanwhile, Vonnegut despised Bob Dylan.

Dylan rarely went on record to discuss his favourites.

Plant’s influences are rooted in early classic blues.

‘Hello You’ was the only track the band had yet to debut live.