Come Undone: How Duran Duran Tied Off Another Hit Song
There was a lot riding on Come Undone. Could Duran Duran deliver a second hit song after the comeback of Ordinary World?
‘Houses Of The Holy’: Behind Led Zeppelin’s Roof-Raising Classic Album
Diverse and confident, ‘Houses Of The Holy’ is an impressive follow-up to Led Zeppelin’s monolithic fourth album.
How Gen Z Is Embracing The Smiths On TikTok
From 80s indie misfits to viral golden boys, The Smiths are reaching a new generation and inspiring an army of fans in the TikTok era.
Vogue: The Story Behind Madonna’s Biggest-Ever Hit
Vogue started life as a planned B-side, but it would go on to earn a place in pop history as Madonna’s biggest hit song.
‘Women And Children First’: How Van Halen Got Heavier Than Ever
Raunchy and rocking, yet also welcoming new ideas, Van Halen’s third album, ‘Women And Children First’, was anything but ‘difficult’.
‘Tennis’: How Chris Rea’s Third Album Served Up A Winner
Free from commercial pressures, Chris Rea’s third album, ‘Tennis’, saw him settle some scores and play the game on his own terms.
‘Loaded’: How The Velvet Underground Invented Indie Pop
The Velvet Underground’s final album with Lou Reed, ‘Loaded’ has influenced generations of guitar-pop bands.
‘Eliminator’: How ZZ Top’s Eighth Album Destroyed The Competition
Taking the world by storm, the ‘Eliminator’ album enhanced ZZ Top’s badass boogie with some cutting-edge technology and MTV-friendly videos.
How The Smiths’ Debut London Gig Set Them Up For Stardom
The Smiths’ first ever London concert paved the way for greater things, including their history-making deal with Rough Trade Records.
Best Chaka Khan Songs: 10 Unstoppable Funk Belters
Connecting the past and future of Black music, the best Chaka Khan songs stride from empowering anthems to straight-up floor-fillers.
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