The 10 ‘Purple Rain’ Movie Facts You Need To Know
As these ‘Purple Rain’ movie facts show, Prince’s breakthrough moment was a game-changer for both the Purple One and pop culture as a whole.
Best Albums Of 2024: 20 Essential Releases Of The Year
From waves of neo-psychedelia to lashings of pop-punk ire, the best albums of 2024 prove this year has been packed with watershed moments.
Best Glastonbury 2024 Moments: 10 Memorable Highlights From This Year’s Festival
From surprise special guests to show-stopping setlists, the best Glastonbury 2024 moments proved the magic of Worthy Farm is alive and well.
D.J.: How David Bowie’s Disco Satire Critiqued Celebrity Culture
David Bowie’s ‘cynical’ response to disco music, D.J. was a warped dance song that looked at the changing face of celebrity in the late 70s.
‘From The Mars Hotel’: An Out-Of-This-World Classic From Grateful Dead
A mid-70s high point for Grateful Dead, the ‘From The Mars Hotel’ album gifted the band some future live favourites.
‘Rust Never Sleeps’: Behind Neil Young’s Punk Reawakening
Embracing punk on his own terms, Neil Young ended the 70s on a high with the coruscating Crazy Horse album ‘Rust Never Sleeps’.
Best Joni Mitchell Albums: Her Complete Discography, Ranked And Reviewed
The best Joni Mitchell albums chart not only their creator’s artistic journey, but also the development of songwriting as an art form.
‘Panama’: The Story Behind Van Halen’s Classic Car Song
Always popular, if sometimes lyrically misunderstood, Panama is a rip-roaring rocker that remains one Van Halen’s greatest songs.
‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’: How Van Halen’s Ninth Album Battled The Censors
Van Halen were up against changing trends and government attacks, yet they prevailed with the ‘For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge’ album.
Best Father’s Day Songs: 20 Tracks That Show Love For Dads
Like our dads, the best Father’s Day songs can often be soft as well as strong – and they occupy a special place in our hearts.
Diamond Dogs: David Bowie’s “Pre-Punk” Gang Song Explained
Introducing the title characters of his 1974 album, the song Diamond Dogs saw David Bowie try ‘to evolve a new street gang’ ahead of punk.
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