How the Grateful Dead helped Don Henley capture the sound of the summer with his 1984 masterpiece “Nobody got rich”. Tom Taylor 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 best”: The 1969 performance Marlon Brando wanted to be remembered for A forgotten gem. Tom Taylor May 31, 2026
“I have a healthy resentment for him”: John Cale’s brutal dismantling of Frank Zappa’s music If you can’t beat them, join them. Gaia Neiman May 31, 2026
Westworld: America’s failed attempt to shape Japanese culture with a theme park Deep in the mountains of Japan sits an abandoned American Wild West theme park. Sam Farley May 31, 2026
The 1965 number one that tore America and its creator apart: “I was still only 20 years old” Divided nation. Lauren Hunter May 31, 2026
The sound of the States: America’s 17 charting Billboard hits The land of opportunity. Callum MacHattie 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 1965 song that Brian Wilson and The Velvet Underground agreed was The Beatles’ best An epic track. Tom Taylor May 28, 2026