“The biggest impact one me”: The 1987 album that changed Brandon Flowers’ life “Their best song.” Kelly Murphy Jun 3, 2026
The artist Bono thought “sounded like the Declaration of Independence” The ultimate rock ‘n’ roll icon. Kelly Murphy Jun 3, 2026
“Suddenly we were off”: the 1983 song Robert Smith considered The Cure’s first major hit A turning point. Kelly Murphy Jun 2, 2026
What was the first prog-rock album to sell 10 million copies? A major milestone. Kelly Murphy Jun 2, 2026
The 1972 Rolling Stones song Mick Jagger didn’t want to perform: “No one likes it” “Stick in the mud!” Kelly Murphy Jun 2, 2026
The 1986 Genesis song that is “just as relevant” today as ever “The world still seems pretty bizarre.” Kelly Murphy Jun 2, 2026
The 1977 song that became Jeff Lynne’s favourite to play live: “I just love the chords” “Very evocative.” Kelly Murphy Jun 1, 2026
Five songs to make you fall in love with Talking Heads “Home is where I want to be…” Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026
‘Rumours’, 1976, and a timeline of the wildest year in Fleetwood Mac history Sex, drugs, and a whole lot of divorce. Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026
“I don’t like any of them”: the only solo album Linda Ronstadt takes any pride in is a 1983 oddity A turning point. Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026
The 1986 hit Peter Gabriel crowned “the most extraordinary lyrics ever written on a rock song” “He’s written so many great songs.” Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026
“An embarrassment”: The corny 1983 song George Michael vowed never to play again Different tastes. Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026