Joni Mitchell’s unique method for better writing: “Copiously and then condense” The secret ingredient. Kelly Murphy Aug 20, 2025
Why Marianne Faithfull believed Kenneth Anger had plagued her with a “terrible curse” Playing with fire. Kelly Murphy Aug 20, 2025
The bands Robert Smith said deserved to be more popular: “You never hear them on the radio” “Never broke through.” Kelly Murphy Aug 20, 2025
The one guitar part David Gilmour wished he had written and was afraid to play: “Maybe I can’t do that” Recreating the magic. Kelly Murphy Aug 20, 2025
Have we passed the peak of nostalgia? Can nostalgia and innovation meet in the middle? Kelly Murphy Aug 20, 2025
The hit Linda Ronstadt convinced Billy Joel not to discard: “It’s a chick song” Divine intervention. Kelly Murphy Aug 19, 2025
The album AC/DC made to outdo themselves: “One of the eastest we’ve ever done” A pivotal moment. Kelly Murphy Aug 19, 2025
The guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong said he would never be as good as: “I know my limitations” A realist with a vision. Kelly Murphy Aug 19, 2025
Rick Rubin on his favourite albums of the 1970s: “A timeless and natural sound” “Something really important is happening”. Kelly Murphy Aug 18, 2025
The “agonising” tour that almost destroyed Debbie Harry and caused Blondie’s split The inevitable end. Kelly Murphy Aug 18, 2025
The Green Day albums Billie Joe Armstrong called “absurd” “Not a lot of self-care”. Kelly Murphy Aug 18, 2025