What was the first hit song about being a rock star? “It used to be about the music…” Tom Phelan Jun 16, 2026
Tale of the Tape: The story behind The Smiths’ ‘The Queen Is Dead’ “I’ve got no right to take my place with the human race…” Tom Phelan Jun 16, 2026
What was the payola scandal and how did it change music? In politics, it’s simply called lobbying. Andrew Clayman Jun 16, 2026
What is the difference between mixing and mastering? The difference between Bob Clearmountain and Ludwig. Tom Phelan May 23, 2026
Hope and heart: Truman Sinclair knows how to play the game right An artist still excited by it all. Lucy Harbron May 12, 2026
A band’s marketing is none of our business: Geese, ‘psyops’ and fans’ misguided focus Nothing new, and not the issue to focus on. Lucy Harbron Apr 15, 2026
How Martha Wash changed music forever: “Her talent made her noteworthy, her lawsuits made her famous” Unhappy and unprecedented. Reuben Cross Apr 11, 2026
What is “selling out” in the music industry, and does it still exist? A contested label. Paulina Subia Mar 31, 2026