‘Good Old Boys’: Behind Randy Newman’s Subversive Masterpiece
A biting satire on Southern US politics, Randy Newman’s 1974 album, ‘Good Old Boys’ is an enduring classic with challenging subject matter.
‘lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar’: How Robert Plant Silenced Cries For More Led Zeppelin
Recorded with an adventurous new band, ‘lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar’ saw Robert Plant deliver a rich, diverse and highly cohesive album.
‘Faces At The BBC’ Review: The Astonishing Legacy Of One Of Britain’s Best Live Bands
A comprehensive look at Faces’ BBC live sessions, ‘Faces At The BBC’ captures the band’s ferocious spirit in all its glory.
Royal Blood Interview: Mike And Ben Talk Their Debut Album’s “Luminous Cocktail”
As their debut album celebrates its tenth anniversary, Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher tell Dig! about their monster breakthrough.
I Wanna Be Your Lover: The Story Behind Prince’s First Hit Song
Finding a meeting point between disco and new wave, I Wanna Be Your Lover proved that Prince knew how to seduce the pop market.
Confusion: How New Order Tapped Into New York Clubland With A Classic Single
A collaboration between New Order and NYC producer Arthur Baker, the band’s fifth single, Confusion, proved Blue Monday was no fluke.
Best Reading And Leeds Festival Performances: 30 Legendary Highlights
Spanning rock, hip-hop and metal, the best Reading and Leeds Festival performances have become some of the most talked-about gigs of all time.
Look Back In Anger: The Unlikely Single That Would Point To David Bowie’s Future
Picked for single release in the US, David Bowie’s Look Back In Anger was a cryptic meditation on mortality.
William, It Was Really Nothing: Why This Smiths Song Is Still Quite Something
Brief, brash and beautifully-executed, William, It Was Really Nothing is a glorious Smiths single that still holds up today.
Partyman: How Jack Nicholson Inspired Prince’s Hit ‘Batman’ Song
Written as a theme song of sorts for The Joker in Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’, Partyman was inspired by a meeting between Prince and Jack Nicholson.
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