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How Madonna transitioned from pop to the profound with the Vatican-enraging Like a Prayer
Like a Prayer saw Madonna ascend on both a thematic and musical level, but its provocative video pushed the buttons of the devout
We speak to Japan and Porcupine Tree synth polymath Richard Barbieri
From glam rock novice to sonic architect, Richard Barbieri’s latest album, Hauntings, explores a memory-soaked sound world
Dissecting the musical magic of Superstition, the song Stevie Wonder just couldn’t let go
“He played it to Motown, and they said, 'No way is Jeff Beck getting this song, it's too good’”
The complex music theory that underpinned a Talk Talk classic
Mark Hollis’ masterpiece became an anthem of self-determination, but it was far from an overnight success
"There's something about it that you just don't get with soft synths": Jasper Tygner on why he loves his Moog Grandmother
We visited the rising producer and multi-instrumentalist in his South London studio to find out more about the making of debut album Blue
“We're all fragile little creatures. You sit down, lick your wounds and think - is there any point in going through this whole process again?”: We speak to Midge Ure
Midge Ure reflects on fame, resilience and reinvention as he returns with new music and a cinematic live touring experience
“They needed something slow for the romantic scenes with Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis”: An ’80s classic from Top Gun
“Giorgio could have farted and I would have sung it!”
Mark Morton on the chemistry behind Lamb Of God's twin-guitar groove and what he owes ZZ Top
Morton gets geeky with rhythm and discusses the making of Lamb Of God's pummelling new album, Into Oblivion, and explains why he is proud to be (just) behind the beat
