The Police Archives: 03/2026

Sting - Musician - 2018

“Quite moving”: The heartwrenching song Sting called his favourite of all time

“I felt shut out.”

Mar 30, 2026

Charts - Official Charts - Gold - Platinum - Music - General - Single

The only week in chart history when two separate albums went to number one outright

An odd set of circumstances.

Mar 28, 2026

STING - 1990s - Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner

The one musician Sting said “could do anything” she wanted to

The eclectic sounds of pop music.

Mar 26, 2026

The Police - Sting - Stewart Copeland - Andy Summers - 1980s

“All about my life”: the songs that pushed Sting to end The Police

Officially closing up shop.

Mar 26, 2026

CD - Compact Disc - Music CD - Physical Format

What is the most streamed classic rock hit of the 1980s?

Immensely popular to this day.

Mar 22, 2026

The Police - Sting - Stewart Copeland - Andy Summers - 1980s

“Disappointed”: the Police album Andy Summers resented making

“Fantastic raw-trio feel.”

Mar 22, 2026

STING - 1990s - Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner

“Freaked me out”: the rock god Sting thought was an alien

A life-changing concert.

Mar 21, 2026

From Nirvana to Rush- 33 of the greatest trios in music

33 of the greatest trios in music

Three is the magic number

Mar 20, 2026

The Police - Sting - Stewart Copeland - Andy Summers - 1980s

How a £1,500 loan helped The Police hit the big time

Money talks.

Mar 18, 2026

10 classic rock songs so troubling they should be banned

10 classic rock songs so troubling they should be banned

Truly disturbing numbers.

Dale Maplethorpe

Mar 17, 2026

Sting - Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner

“My legacy”: The one album Sting wants to be remembered for

“It’s about my community.”

Mar 3, 2026

The Church of Kurt Cobain: Was there really a place of worship dedicated to the Nirvana frontman?

10 songs written by bands to annoy their fans

Records designed to piss you off.

Mar 2, 2026