‘Do we have to get crucified again?’: John Lennon’s brutal putdown of a Beatles reunion

The Beatles would never reform despite flirtations with lucrative reunion deals, but John Lennon once explained why it never came to be

The Bruce Springsteen song that could have been No. 1: ‘Would have done well’

Bruce Springsteen fans believe a selection of his greatest hits could have placed him at the top of the charts if released as singles

Vince Staples – Cry Baby Review 

Vince Staples has some promising ideas on the politically righteous Cry Baby, but his point is obscured by a few clunky choices

Bob Dylan – Going, Going, Gone (The 1976 Live Recordings) Review 

Bob Dylan would make a lyrical change to Going, Going, Gone that sheds light on his fractured relationship with Joan Baez

Ian Prowse talks Elvis Costello collaboration, No Names, and the ‘turning point’ of political songwriting

Ian Prowse's latest album, No Names, is inspired by Bruce Springsteen, aided by Elvis Costello, and thoroughly his best work to date

Brandi Carlile and James guitar tech Jason Crisp shares how artists go into festivals ‘blind’

Guitar technician James Crisp who works with James and Brandi Carlile has shared the clear differences between how both artists prepare for a gig

‘It’s good, but is it a hit?’: The Hoosiers frontman breaks down new album Compassion, viral moments and what’s next for the band

The Hoosiers frontman Irwin Sparkles says chasing viral moments get groups nowhere, comparing it to labels asking whether a song will be a hit