To Echo & the Bunnymen’s Ian McCulloch, “The Killing Moon” from Ocean Rain is a work of fate, born from dreams, chance discoveries, and cosmic obsession. From his claim that the lyrics were “already written in the stars” to the band’s surreal trip to Russia and the chaotic recording sessions […]
“Mouthful of Cavities” is one of Blind Melon’s most heartbreaking songs. But what does it mean? And why did Shannon Hoon write those lyrics? This is the REAL history and meaning behind the classic song off Blind Melon’s sophomore album “Soup,” including the heartbreaking story behind its recording, and why […]
As you might know, Courtney Love is a controversial figure. She fronted trailblazing alt rockers Hole, racked up Modern Rock Radio hallmarks like “Violet”, “Miss World” and “Celebrity Skin”. However most know her for her famous husband and or her contentious public persona. And because of that she’s accrued an […]
In August of 1975, Pink Floyd released “Wish You Were Here.” This story traces the story behind the covert art and supplental artwork, from the perilous photoshoot that produced the iconic burning handshake to the photographs you’ll find inside. It also recounts the haunting moment Syd Barrett reappeared in the […]
When they started, R.E.M. were no one’s idea of a sure thing. Every decision they made flew in the face of common sense. After a nightmare supporting the Police in 1983, they vowed no more high profile support slots. No to American Bandstand because frontman Michael Stipe was uncomfortable lip-syncing. […]
La Mia Vita Violenta, Blonde Redhead’s second album, was a turning point in their evolution and, in the words of Kazu Makino, they “destroyed it.” From the band’s journey as outsiders in New York, to their struggle to balance noise with beauty, and to the personal tensions that fueled their […]
In October of 1995, The Smashing Pumpkins gave us Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness, a wildly ambitious double album (or even triple album) that remains revolutionary 30 years later. To celebrate its release, they unleashed an equally ambitious launch including a record release show at the Riviera Theatre in […]
When Radiohead created “Everything In Its Right Place,” it became the key that unlocked Kid A, both musically and emotionally. In the aftermath of OK Computer, Thom Yorke was crushed by fame and burnout, unable to write, frustrated by false starts and creative paralysis. Yorke’s block became an existential crisis […]
In 1975, Patti Smith’s “Horses” was one of the first albums to drop from the newly burgeoning CBGB scene. This debut fused poetry, punk, and rock into something entirely new. Recorded at Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios and produced by John Cale of The Velvet Underground, the album channeled the […]
In November 2025, Radiohead surprised everyone with a return tour, their first in nearly a decade after quietly slipping away in August of 2018. What was behind this departure was a blend of grief, controversy, and the feeling that they had pushed themselves too far. Thom Yorke’s previous partner and […]
