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The 1960s musician Dave Grohl thought was in his own universe: “A religious experience
Dave Grohl has spoken about how David Bowie, though rarely cited among his usual punk and rock influences, was one of the reasons he took up drumming in the first place. Speaking as part of the “David Bowie Is” interview series, the Foo Fighters frontman named Let’s Dance as his favourite Bowie record and described…
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The mad genius of The Beatles’ Revolver, the album that changed the 1960s: “Paul turned up in his pyjamas, carpet slippers, and a jacket over his pyjama top.”
The article examines how The Beatles used the success of Rubber Soul as a springboard for Revolver, an album presented as a major turning point in 1960s popular music. With little outside pressure and growing artistic confidence, the group returned to Abbey Road in April 1966 determined to make a record that went beyond their…
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4 Fabulous Songs About Friendship From Rock Legends
Four songs by major rock artists are highlighted for portraying friendship with warmth, loyalty and occasional strain. The selections show that friendship songs are less common than romantic ones but can capture long-lasting bonds and reconciliation. – The Band’s “Rockin’ Chair” depicts two ageing friends, including the narrator’s companion Willie, looking back on shared adventures…
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Musician and entrepreneur Tom Vek is building a digital music player, but don’t call it retro
Musician Tom Vek is developing Sleevenote, a dedicated digital music player designed to restore the visual appeal and sense of ownership associated with album artwork and liner notes. He argues that renewed interest in offline listening should encourage genuinely new products rather than retro-styled CD and cassette players, and sees digital music purchases as an…
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MÖTLEY CRÜE’s NIKKI SIXX: ‘I Don’t Believe In Making Full-Length Records Anymore’
Mötley Crüe bassist and principal songwriter Nikki Sixx has said he no longer believes in making full-length albums, arguing that modern listening habits favour individual songs over 10-track releases. He said the band is likely to focus on releasing new music whenever inspiration strikes, allowing each track to receive more attention from both the band…
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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1979 That Every Radio Listener Remembers
The article highlights three acts described as one-hit wonders whose 1979 singles became enduring radio favourites: The Crusaders, The Boomtown Rats and The Buggles. It presents the songs as products of a transitional year for popular music, when new wave and synth-pop were gaining prominence and artists could achieve major success without sustaining it on…
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Southern elementary school erupts as parents bitterly divided over new transgender teacher… with furious families clashing over claims children are ‘too young’ for a ‘biological male in a dress’
Parents at a Southern elementary school have reportedly become divided over the arrival of a transgender teacher and the school’s approach to gender expression. The dispute matters because it reflects wider tensions over inclusion, safeguarding and what children should be taught or exposed to at primary-school age. Some families objected to the teacher’s appearance, with…
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We’re playing Boomtown 2026
This is a short-form video from an artist or band announcing their appearance at Boomtown Fair 2026, one of the UK’s larger festivals known for its immersive, theatrical staging and eclectic line-up spanning bass, dance and live music genres. The clip is a quick, celebratory confirmation post aimed at fans rather than a full music…
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Watch 22 Different Versions of ‘Panama’ by Van Halen and Their Many Lead Singers
Rolling Stone looks back at 22 performances and recordings of Van Halen’s 1984 song ‘Panama’, arguing that it captures the band’s sound and remains a reliable live highlight for its different eras. – The song was not a political comment on Panama; David Lee Roth has variously linked it to a drag racer or his…
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Mon Laferte Will Receive Social Justice Award & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music
This week’s Latin music news highlights artists and organisations being recognised for social and community impact. – Mon Laferte will receive the Social Justice Award at the Hispanic Heritage Awards in Minneapolis on 10 September, recognising her advocacy for human rights, gender equality and social justice. – Marc Anthony and Yandel will be named Agents…