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Fania Records: How A New York Label Took Salsa To The World
A record label of huge significance, the Fania story takes in the birth of salsa music and the global spread of Latin culture.
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‘Push The Button’: The Chemical Brothers Keep Their Finger On The Pulse
With their ‘Push The Button’ album, The Chemical Brothers moved with the times, putting their own twist on past sounds and contemporary influences.
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‘Pres And Teddy’: Swing Standards Never Sounded So Exquisite
Recorded on January 13, 1956, at New York City’s Fine Sound Studios, 'Pres and Teddy' is a joy.
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The Secret Songwriters Behind The Biggest Hits
You may know every lyric to your favorite songs, but do you know who wrote them?
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The Carpenters’ ‘Lovelines’: A Posthumous Tribute To Karen Carpenter
Nearly seven years after Karen Carpenter's death, the group's devotees were able to hear a whole disc of unreleased material.
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‘Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert‘: Slowhand Comes Back To Life
It was a huge moment when, at the encouragement of Pete Townshend, Clapton stepped back on stage at the Rainbow Theater in London on January 13, 1973.
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The Most Controversial Album Covers Of All Time
From deliberate provocation to accidental insult, the most controversial album covers of all time is an eye-popping gallery covering some startling imagery.
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reDiscover Johnny Mercer’s ‘Accentuate The Positive’
Capitol Records founder Johnny Mercer released just one album under his own name, but ‘Accentuate The Positive’ contained a host of classics.
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Motion Picture Mixtape: Music Discovery Through Film Soundtracks
With the right song, at the right moment, great film soundtracks can sear a cinematic moment into your mind forever. Here are just a few of our favorites.
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Best Rob Zombie Songs: 20 Essential Tracks
The best Rob Zombie songs take a trip through the eye-opening career of the larger-than-life heavy metal legend.
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Best Nico Songs: 20 Enigmatic Classics From The Original Chelsea Girl
The best Nico songs traverse the entire spectrum of the German iconoclast’s unflagging assault on artistic complacency.
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Space Cowboy: The Mighty Blues-Rock Legacy Of Steve Miller
With his track record on disc, and his voracious appetite for touring still intact, Miller's place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is well-earned.
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Best Music Documentaries: 56 Essential Watches For Music Fans
Music’s myriad subgenres and biggest starss have inspired some of the best documentaries ever made. Here are the ones you need to see.
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100 Songs About Cars And Driving: Music To Move To
Ever since the advent of these sleek and powerful machines, musicians across all genres have been singing their praises.
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Best Freddie Hubbard Songs: Jazz Essentials From An Iconic Hornblower
Launching his career in 1960, Freddie Hubbard took jazz trumpet playing to another level.
