The strangest pop star REM’s Peter Buck has ever encountered: “One of the weirdest” Totally out there. Reuben Cross Jun 5, 2026
“Just a glorified T-shirt salesman”: Ben Shepherd’s bizarre stint with Nirvana “It was a scam”. Rachael Pimblett Jun 2, 2026
The 1989 movie and its leading man that Bill Murray couldn’t stand: “I wanted to kill him” He refrained from murder. Scott Campbell Jun 2, 2026
“The fee is a million dollars”: When Guns N’ Roses became big enough to extort The Rolling Stones When egos collide. Callum MacHattie Jun 1, 2026
The 1989 Neil Young song that was too good to release: “It blew away ‘Freedom'” It took him 20 years to release. Joe Taysom May 31, 2026
“Horrible”: Billy Joel released his biggest hit in 1989 and he’s regretted it ever since (he shouldn’t) “I mean, I hate the music.” Tom Taylor May 30, 2026
The 1989 movie that gaslit Robin Williams out of a role: “They said I didn’t reply soon enough” Underhanded tactics. Scott Campbell May 29, 2026
The 1989 George Harrison song he tried to give to Eric Clapton: “He didn’t use it” The duo were close friends and occasional collaborators. Joe Taysom May 27, 2026
“Nightmare”: the 1989 album that almost retired Billy Joel “This was trauma. This was drama.” Rachael Pimblett May 27, 2026
The 1989 epic Queen track Brian May refused to play live It’s too much. Dale Maplethorpe May 20, 2026