Hear Me Out: Kate Bush ‘Never For Ever’ has the best album cover of all time
The master of fusing alternate worlds flourished with ‘Never For Ever’.
Author: Kelly Murphy Archives: 09/2023
The songs David Bowie wrote about the women he loved
David Bowie often detailed his romantic admirations in his songs.
Why Ginger Baker hated The Rolling Stones: “I won’t go within ten miles of a Rolling Stones gig”
The ex-Cream drummer was a known cynic when it came to music.
The National – ‘Laugh Track’ album review: a bold manifestation of renewed faith
Their second album of the year feels like a new manifestation of faith.
The mysterious poem Fleetwood Mac drew inspiration from for ‘Bare Trees’
Danny Kirwan departed the band after its release.
The curious tragedy of blues star Sonny Boy Williamson I
The blues star remains a rightful icon of the genre.
R.E.M.’s beautiful cover of John Lennon classic ‘#9 Dream’
The project sought to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Darfur.
The origin of the haunting melody in the Johnny Cash hit ‘I Walk The Line’
A deeply personal song that speaks to the hopefulness in all of us.
How Talking Heads preempted R.E.M.’s satirical proclamation of the end of the world
Apocalyptic themes tackled with different senses of hope and satire.
The story behind the iconic Motörhead mascot, Snaggletooth
Designed by Joe Petagno, the mascot has become symbolic of rock.
Who is Lewis? The mysterious musician who simply disappeared
Lewis remained a ghost, a lost figure to the shadows of mystery.
The Blondie song inspired by being a “sad little bastard”
Blondie returned after a long hiatus with yet another chart-topper.