Boys Keep Swinging: Behind David Bowie’s Critique Of Male Privilege
One of many David Bowie songs to challenge assumptions about gender, Boys Keep Swinging was an art-pop triumph when it was released in 1979.
‘Fu##in’ Up’ Review: Neil Young’s Gloriously Ragged Return To Grunge
Recorded at a secret gig, ‘Fu##in’ Up’ reveals what Neil Young And Crazy Horse can do with the ‘Ragged Glory’ songs, more than 30 years on.
‘Cuz I Love You’: Why We Still Adore Lizzo’s Breakthrough Album
The album on which Lizzo realised her full potential, ‘Cuz I Love You’ remains a glorious statement of intent from an unstoppable force.
Tequila Sunrise: How Eagles Wrote Their First Truly Classic Song
The song that kick-started the Don Henley and Glenn Frey partnership, Tequila Sunrise ushered in a new dawn for Eagles’ core artistic force.
‘Caustic Love’: Behind Paolo Nutini’s Bold And Adventurous Third Album
Sharp-tongued and full of vigour, Paolo Nutini’s third album, ‘Caustic Love’, broke a four-year silence from the Scottish singer-songwriter.
‘Twisted Tenderness’: How Electronic Bowed Out On A Creative High
Electronic’s third album was also their swansong, but ‘Twisted Tenderness’ contained some of Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner’s finest songs.
Rock’n’Roll Suicide: Behind The David Bowie Song That Foretold Ziggy’s Doom
Closing the ‘Ziggy Stardust’ album, the song Rock’n’Roll Suicide was arguably David Bowie’s first theatrical masterstroke.
‘Regret’: How New Order’s Classic Single Turned Turmoil Into Triumph
They were tired of the music business, yet New Order still created one of their greatest guitar-based songs in the shape of Regret.
The Blue Monday Dance Challenge: How New Order Took Over TikTok
New Order’s 1983 hit Blue Monday has inspired a spate of ‘fake fighting’ videos to go viral in the latest TikTok dance challenge.
Don’t Stop: The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Enduring Hit Song
Written by Christine McVie as a plea for optimism, the song Don’t Stop is an ageless rock classic from Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ era.
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