Dylan through the lens of Black America "Highway of Diamonds" showcases decades of Black artists reshaping and sometimes radically reframing Dylan's work Salon · Feb 24
The four best non-lyrical vocal moments in pop music – from la la las to duh duh duhs My professional life revolves around the academic study of song lyrics. So it may seem like a strange move to write about how some of the most powerful and emotive vocal moments in popular music have come when singers reject words. But it’s impossible to ignore that sometimes a song… The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025
“There are curious, arty diversions tucked amongst those soaring stadium anthems.” Every Coldplay album ranked from worst to best With over 100 million albums sold, Coldplay are one of the biggest bands in the world. Here's their stellar back catalogue ranked Louder · Jul 12, 2024
"I'm like... You sure that's what you want me to sing, honey?": How the Rolling Stones' Gimme Shelter represented the death of the 1960s spirit Written by Keith Richards as he brooded over Anita Pallenberg's dalliance with Mick Jagger, Gimme Shelter represented something truly dark Louder · Dec 5, 2023
Strictly fans complain minutes into first live show as Kym Marsh opens 2022 series Strictly Come Dancing fans were left complaining minutes into the first live show as Kym Marsh and her pro dancing partner Graziano Di Prima danced the Jive to Yes by Merry Clayton Daily Mirror · Sep 24, 2022