The first actor in history to win an Oscar, Golden Globe, Emmy, and Tony Not a song in sight. Lucy Harbron May 5, 2026
The acid trip that almost overhauled The Doors’ 1967 breakthrough: “Went to church and had an epiphany” Don’t touch that. Lucy Harbron May 5, 2026
The abandoned “shit song” that launched This Mortal Coil One of two bands to almost give up on the song. Lucy Harbron May 5, 2026
“This man is a genius”: the director Audrey Hepburn would have played any role for What a way to go out. Lucy Harbron May 5, 2026
The Big Indie Playlist: Curated by Modern Woman The best new music of the week. Lucy Harbron May 5, 2026
The 1967 Beatles song that broke Brian Wilson’s spirit: “He just shook his head” The problem with influence. Lucy Harbron May 4, 2026
The classic 1968 Jimi Hendrix song that Brian May was too afraid to cover: “How can I possibly do it” Too intimidating. Lucy Harbron May 4, 2026
The 2016 BBC adaptation that introduced the leaders of modern Hollywood Insane casting. Lucy Harbron May 4, 2026
The artist Bob Dylan called the “great genius” of melody in modern music The greatest of all time. Lucy Harbron May 3, 2026
If punk looked to overthrow classic rock then Led Zeppelin weren’t bothered by it: “It didn’t matter” No bitterness, no fear. Lucy Harbron May 3, 2026
“Pop entertainment means nothing to me”: The only pop star Bob Dylan ever liked An exception to the rule. Lucy Harbron May 3, 2026