Ethan Hein

We put Wonderwall under the musical microscope and explore how the song became a standard for beginner guitarists

Our resident music professor breaks down the experimental tunings and time signatures behind the costumed Québécois duo breaking the internet

Our resident music professor takes on McCarney's divisive festive classic

Scientific studies claim that modern music has become simpler than ever before, both lyrically and musically. But are they measuring what really matters?

Following Cropper's passing at the age of 84, we explore the songwriting genius behind one of his most beloved collaborations

"He only recorded three albums and a handful of guest vocals, but those recordings possess extraordinary musical depth"

Hitting the charts 28 years on from its release thanks to a TikTok resurgence, this gloomy cut from OK Computer is having a moment. We put the song under the musical microscope

Following Ozzy's passing, we put one of Sabbath's best-loved tracks under the musical microscope

Following Sly Stone's passing, we explore how one of the funk icon's most enduring grooves turns minimal harmony into maximum impact

As the William Orbit-produced Pure Shores turns 25, we put the blissful '00s hit under the musical microscope

On Mamma Mia's 50th birthday, our resident music prof puts ABBA's infectiously catchy karaoke staple under the musical microscope

Our resident music professor puts Ayers' oft-sampled 1976 classic under the musical microscope

“I can’t think of another major hit with a fourteen-bar chorus”

Following the rap phenom's Grammy win for Best Rap Album, our resident music professor puts two of Doechii's best songs under the musical microscope

Following the landmark album's 50th birthday, we pop the hood on Kraftwerk's breakout release to inspect its musical mechanics

Following the release of Gary Hustwit's long-awaited Eno documentary, our resident music prof puts the fabled producer's most celebrated release under the musical microscope