When Julien Temple and Marc Almond both tore into Gary Numan: “Devoid of any heart, soul, emotion, wit, or style” “I couldn’t get beyond laughing at the cover…” Tom Phelan Mar 31, 2026
Thomas Noguchi: the “coroner to the stars” who investigated Hollywood’s most famous deaths A strange career. Tom Phelan Mar 31, 2026
“This desperate, mad, humorous voice”: The murderous punk song Leonard Cohen fell in love with An unlikely fan. Tom Phelan Mar 29, 2026
What is a Hound Dog, and how did one start a cultural revolution? “Quit snoopin’ ’round my door.” Tom Phelan Mar 29, 2026
Thrash metal and the IRA: When Dave Mustaine nearly triggered a sectarian riot “It sounded cool.” Tom Phelan Mar 29, 2026
The Rolling Stones and riots: the soundtrack to the ‘Second Battle of Hastings’ in 1964 Rip this joint. Tom Phelan Mar 29, 2026
‘Jesse’: Scott Walker’s examination of an American icon’s fraught psyche “I am crawling around…” Tom Phelan Mar 29, 2026
Which classic rock song held the number one spot for the longest in 1984? Rock and pop’s moment in flux. Tom Phelan Mar 28, 2026