How Rod Stewart Went From King Of The Mods To Sovereign Of Swing Music
His dashing figure as recognisable as his emotive voice, Rod Stewart is a true survivor who has cut a singular path through music history,
‘Billion Dollar Babies’: How Alice Cooper Birthed Their Most Controversial Album
It outraged the censors, but Alice Cooper’s decadent, hit-stuffed album ‘Billion Dollar Babies’ remains a benchmark for 70s rock.
‘Green Onions’: Behind Booker T And The MGs’ Sizzling Soul Stew
Establishing the Stax Records’ sound, Booker T And The MGs’ debut album, ‘Green Onions’, remains a totemic release in soul and R&B music.
‘High Drama’: “The Brief Was To Remould These Great Songs” Says Adam Lambert
An eclectic treat, ‘High Drama’, the fifth solo album from Queen frontman Adam Lambert, takes the art of reinterpretation to a new level.
How Kylie Minogue Became An LGBTQ+ Icon
From ‘Neighbours’ soap star to WorldPride headliner, this is the story of how Kylie Minogue became an LGBTQ+ icon.
Who Shot Ya? The True Story Behind Biggie’s Landmark Hip-Hop Song
A vicious song that fuelled tension in the hip-hop community, Who Shot Ya? put The Notorious B.I.G. in the crosshairs of controversy.
Best Atlantic Records Jazz Albums: 20 Classics That Shaped Modern Jazz
The best Atlantic Records jazz albums provide an exhilarating journey from sizzling hard bop to revolutionary free jazz.
‘Cracker Island’ Review: Gorillaz At Their Most Pop-Minded And Fuss-Free
An open-hearted album which sounds a note of hope, ‘Cracker Island’ is a treasure among Gorillaz’s sprawling body of work.
Best Seal Songs: 20 Essential Tracks From The Iconic UK Soul Singer
The best Seal songs reveal an artist with a unique voice whose killer hooks and poetic lyrics straddle the worlds of pop, soul and jazz.
‘Victory Lap’: How Nipsey Hussle’s Debut Album Secured His Track Record
Nipsey Hussle’s sole album, ‘Victory Lap’, may have taken home the medal, but fans still mourn the loss of the much-missed victor.
Borderline: The Story Behind Madonna’s Breakout Hit Song
Revealing Madonna as a premier-league mainstream star and a compelling dance act, Borderline was a landmark song for the “Queen Of Pop”.
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