Jerry Garcia’s favourite folk albums: “If it’s good I’ll listen to it” Life-long loves. Tom Phelan Mar 15, 2025
‘Gloria: In Excelsis Deo’: The song only Patti Smith could sing Immortal lines. Tom Phelan Mar 15, 2025
‘Closing Time’: Leonard Cohen’s “giant hit” that disappointed his producer “It’s all wrong, I’m starting over”. Tom Phelan Mar 15, 2025
The Lou Reed songs that pay tribute to Delmore Schwarz: “You spit on those under 21” A complex relationship. Tom Phelan Mar 14, 2025
The album Dave Grohl called the ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ of rap: “They are doing a good thing” An essential LP. Tom Phelan Mar 14, 2025
The new wave band Jack Black called genius: “A creepy sense of humour” “…some kick-ass tunes”. Tom Phelan Mar 14, 2025
The real reason George Harrison held himself back from songwriting An honest admission. Tom Phelan Mar 12, 2025
‘Ghosts’: How did Japan create the most audacious song to reach the top 10? An unforgettable chart hit. Tom Phelan Mar 11, 2025
‘She’s Got You High’: the most 2000s indie song of all the 2000s indie songs? Takes me back, unfortunately. Tom Phelan Mar 11, 2025
Five essential songs from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band Street theatre at its best. Tom Phelan Mar 11, 2025