Jon Langford of MekonsMekons mainstay Jon Langford explains how the band has adapted since forming as a musically naive antidote to The Clash in 1977.Bonnie McKeeHitmaker Bonnie McKee on writing five #1s with Katy Perry, the hidden meaning of "Dynamite," and the time Max Martin taught her a valuable lesson. David Hinds of Steel PulseDavid Hinds of the reggae revolutionaries Steel Pulse talks about battling racism in England and makes his unlikely choice for their most definitive song. Dex RomweberDex Romweber, a major influence on Jack White, talks about his minor-key mentality and off-kilter influences. Lou ReedBruce Pollock gets stonewalled interviewing Lou Reed until he hits on some topics that spark his interest: Berlin, songwriting, and critics. The PoliceDo their first three albums have French titles? Is "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" really meaningless? See if you can tell in this Fact or Fiction.
Moses On A Motorbike: Biblical Figures In SongsWhen biblical figures like St. Peter and Delilah show up in song lyrics, how do they compare with what's actually written in the Bible?
Jon Langford of MekonsMekons mainstay Jon Langford explains how the band has adapted since forming as a musically naive antidote to The Clash in 1977.
Bonnie McKeeHitmaker Bonnie McKee on writing five #1s with Katy Perry, the hidden meaning of "Dynamite," and the time Max Martin taught her a valuable lesson.
David Hinds of Steel PulseDavid Hinds of the reggae revolutionaries Steel Pulse talks about battling racism in England and makes his unlikely choice for their most definitive song.
Dex RomweberDex Romweber, a major influence on Jack White, talks about his minor-key mentality and off-kilter influences.
Riki Rachtman's 10 Best Metal Videos Of The '90sLongtime Headbangers Ball host Riki Rachtman with the stories behind the 10 best metal videos of the '90s.
Lou ReedBruce Pollock gets stonewalled interviewing Lou Reed until he hits on some topics that spark his interest: Berlin, songwriting, and critics.
The PoliceDo their first three albums have French titles? Is "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" really meaningless? See if you can tell in this Fact or Fiction.
Ellen Shipley ("Heaven Is A Place On Earth")After releasing three albums in a "gross" music industry, Ellen Shipley started writing for others, delivering "Heaven Is A Place On Earth" and other hits to Belinda Carlisle.
Hollis Brown Ozone Park Track by TrackHollis Brown frontman Mike Montali goes track by track through the band's album Ozone Park.