Grateful Dead: Why Jerry Garcia’s Group Are America’s Definitive Rock Band
Characterised as a “long strange trip”, Grateful Dead’s legacy is one like no other in the history of music.
‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’ Review: Another Feast From Red Hot Chili Peppers
With the eclectic and exhilarating double-album ‘Return Of The Dream Canteen’, Red Hot Chili Peppers pick up where ‘Unlimited Love’ left off.
‘Time’: Fleetwood Mac Reset The Clock For Their Final 90s Album
Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Time’ album might have featured a short-lived line-up, but Christine McVie’s songs shine through.
“Morrissey Was Already Unique”: Remembering The Smiths’ Live Debut
The Smiths hadn’t yet enlisted Andy Rourke, but on 4 October 1982, the band staged their debut live show at Manchester’s Ritz ballroom.
Everybody: The Story Behind Madonna’s Universally Great Debut Song
Madonna’s debut single, Everybody, still packs dancefloors. ‘I remember the feeling when I heard it on the radio,’ says ‘The Queen Of Pop’.
Atlantic Records: The Story Of How One Record Label Changed The World
For 75 years, Atlantic Records has been home to an array of artists and landmark albums. It is one of the most influential labels in history.
‘Let It Be’: How The Replacements Made Their Masterpiece Album
The Replacements’ third album, ‘Let It Be’, was a ‘dumb-smart’ leap for a band that legions of listeners would soon take to their hearts.
‘Lovehunter’: The Story Behind Whitesnake’s Controversial Second Album
Its album cover incensed the press, but Whitesnake’s second album, ‘Lovehunter’, is an excellent record that stands among the group’s best.
Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah): Chic’s Debut Disco Detonator
A pure blast of floor-filling panache, Chic’s debut single, Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah), subverted disco’s escapism.
‘The Uplift Mofo Party Plan’: How Red Hot Chili Peppers Saw The Light
A cult hit on release, ‘The Uplift Mofo Party Plan’ laid the groundwork for Red Hot Chili Peppers’ subsequent success.
Be the first to know
Stay up-to-date with the latest music news, new releases, special offers and other discounts!