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Patti Smith says deathbed promise to Robert Mapplethorpe led to memoir series

The singer was speaking to Dua Lipa, who is curating the London Literature Festival.

Evening Standard · Oct 25

All hail Dua Lipa, the pop lit queen

Dua Lipa is famous for her catchy pop hooks — now the singer wants to get fans hooked on books, as she curates the London Literature Festival

Evening Standard · Oct 22

God Save The Queens: New exhibition celebrates the women of punk and 50 years of She Punk history

There’s no denying the boys made a lot of noise. But foundationally, punk is female. A new exhibition opening in London celebrates the women of punk and to mark 50 years of She Punk, Euronews Culture picks five essential 70s female punk albums that every self-respecting fan should own.

Euronews · Oct 21

'Is Nothing Sacred Any More?': St Paul's Cathedral Criticised Over Four-Year Partnership With Nightclub Fabric

St Paul's Cathedral partners with fabric nightclub for music events, sparking debate over sacredness and entertainment. Critics argue it undermines spiritual integrity, while officials defend the initiative.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

Fury over St Paul’s Cathedral raves: ‘An insult to Lord Nelson’s memory’

Legendary electronic venue will host concerts of all genres at the place of worship until 2030

The Independent UK · Sep 3

“Bill brought it in and it was a one-minute-long country and western song. It took us forever to figure out the arrangement and who was going to play what”: How REM turned a simple idea into a classic song of life-affirming power

Featuring a $20 drum machine and strings orchestrated by Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones

MusicRadar · Aug 28

“All I was using was one Fender Twin Reverb, which I stole off Bob Marley… I had it turned up to 10 the whole time”: Stolen amps and punk rivalry – inside the making of the Sex Pistols’ Never Mind the Bollocks

Guitarist Steve Jones reflects on the making of the Pistols' incendiary studio album, Johnny Rotten's overdub myths, and why they had to keep Sid Vicious away from the studio

Guitar World · Aug 2

Rock legend Patti Smith admits she was ‘giddy’ meeting Pope Leo

Rock legend Patti Smith was giddy and almost at a loss for words when she met Friday with Pope Leo XIV

The Independent UK · Jul 31

Patti Smith helped Lenny Kaye go solo

After decades as one of rock's most influential collaborators, Kaye has finally released his first true solo album

Salon · Jul 29

Dua Lipa reveals her curated line-up for London Literature Festival

The festival will run from October 21 to November 1 at the Southbank Centre.

Evening Standard · Jul 29