Often audacious, always surprising, the best Kanye West samples are all the proof you need that the hip-hop icon remains at the cutting-edge of music.
Sexy and romantic, the best Barry White songs made him the boss of bedroom soul music. He had the funk, the soul and the disco – nobody did it like him.
From custom guitars to truly bizarre contraptions, these homemade musical instruments have unique DIY sounds that you’ll never hear anywhere else.
The finest Freddie Mercury songs reveal an artist committed to exploring all avenues of expression.
One of K-pop's most exciting groups, the quartet's songs are a high energy mix of dramatic hip-hop and electronica-infused pop.
For five years, the Mexican co-ed sextet was one of the biggest groups in the world. These are just a few of their best.
The San Antonio-area native has earned his King of Country moniker through a remarkable combination of consistency and volume.
Blue Note’s output was so prolific that many of its greatest sessions got shelved. These lost Blue Note albums more than deserve their due.
Guided by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the best Squeeze songs amoount to one of the most covetable catalogues in British pop music.
Skirting the line between darkness and light, the best Florence + The Machine Songs reveal an artist that shoots for the stars – and hits every time.
Where to start with the country singer-songwriter whose work ranges from club fodder to envelope-pushing inclusivity anthems to incisive, traditional country tunes.
The best KISS songs have entered the pantheon of great rock anthems, making it impossible to imagine music history without the band’s flamboyant presence.
The best Keith Moon performances reveal why The Who’s late drummer remains one of the greatest sticksmen in the history of rock music.
The best John Lee Hooker songs find an imitiable groove to prove that the blues could make you feel, but it could also make you dance.
The most incisive Michael Hutchence quotes reveal a thoughtful, articulate star with a fierce intelligence and unwavering commitment to artistic integrity.
The music world is full of talented multi-instrumentalists, and the best one-man bands have a unique vision that only they can achieve, alone in the studio.
