Joni Mitchell: How A Young Songwriter Became The Consummate Artist
Setting the bar for all who followed, Joni Mitchell turned the notion of songwriting inside out, embodying everything an artist should be.
Best Reissues Of 2022: 20 Essential Releases Of The Year So Far
The best reissues of 2022 bring must-have classic albums back into view for long-term collectors and curious newcomers alike.
That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore: Behind The Smiths’ Great Lost Single
Marrying evocative music with a nuanced lyric, That Isn’t Funny Anymore became one of The Smiths’ most beguiling songs.
‘Riot!’: How Paramore’s Second Album Changed The Alt-Pop Landscape
Though Paramore were still just teenagers upon its release, their ‘Riot!’ album would change the course of emo and pop-punk as we knew it.
Good Times: How Chic’s “Bang-Bang Boogie” Song Inspired Hip-Hop
Boasting one of the most-sampled hooks in history, Chic’s funky disco song Good Times made waves and kick-started the art of sampling.
How Dua Lipa’s Debut Album Introduced The Perfect Pop Star
A confident mix of R&B, electro-pop, disco and tropical house, Dua Lipa’s self-titled debut album blew minds and made history.
Best Guitar Solos: 20 Face-Melting Fretwork Performances
From rip-roaring metal bends to soul-stirring vibrato, the best guitar solos push guitarists to the edge with earth-shattering consequences.
Best 60s Albums: 20 Classics From The Decade That Changed It All
Coming into bloom in the flower-power era, the best 60s albums cover psychedelic excursions, folk-rock introspection and hard-rock rebellion.
Best Guitar Riffs: 20 Licks That Changed The Course Of Rock Music
Most truly great rock or pop songs have a killer hook – and the best guitar riffs of all time have fuelled many of them.
Best Madonna Songs: 20 Classics To Help You Get Into The Groove
The best Madonna songs prove the Queen Of Pop to be the ultimate chameleon, turning out classic tracks while effortlessly staying on-trend.
Best Movie Songs: 30 Iconic Tracks In Film History
The best movie songs of all time can help enhance a film’s emotional impact, or elevate key scenes to something entirely unforgettable.
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