How Coldplay Became The Biggest Band In The World

From lovelorn foot soldiers to stadium-ready revolutionaries, Coldplay’s world-beating rise to glory has soundtracked a generation.

‘Penguin’: How A Fledgling New Fleetwood Mac Sound Emerged

Fleetwood Mac’s 1973 album, ‘Penguin’, found the group in a period of transition, with Christine McVie emerging as a true songwriting force.

Iron Maiden: Why This Beast Of A Band Remain Metal’s Most Enduring Act

Heavy metal titans Iron Maiden secured their legacy long ago, but these tireless troopers are still pushing ahead to the future.

‘Under Rug Swept’: How Alanis Morissette Dared To Let The Sunlight In

‘I’m still on an adventure, I’m still investigating,’ Alanis Morissette said of ‘Under Rug Swept’, an album that ‘makes the picture whole’.

How Fleetwood Mac’s Debut Album Took British Blues To New Heights

Released in 1968, Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled debut album set the group up to become one of the most successful bands of the 20th century.

‘Subterranean Jungle’: How Ramones Returned From The Wilderness

Recorded in fractious circumstances, Ramones’ ‘Subterranean Jungle’ album found the group reconnecting with their creativity in the 80s.

Why James Blunt Is More Than A Beautiful One-Hit Wonder

Often hiding behind deadpan wit and snarky tweets, You’re Beautiful hitmaker James Blunt is one of Britain’s most underrated songwriters.

The Most Beautiful Girl In The World: Prince’s Loving Tribute To All Women

A song written for ‘every woman’, The Most Beautiful Girl In The World marked Prince’s first major move towards independence.

‘Harvest’: How Neil Young Became The Cream Of The Country-Rock Crop

‘A New Flame’: The Story Behind Simply Red’s Steamy Third Album

Impassioned and romantic, Simply Red’s ‘A New Flame’ album stoked the fires of success with Mick Hucknall’s red-hot blend of sophisti-pop.