Blondie on the Making of “Heart Of Glass”
Blondie’s 1978 single “Heart of Glass” was produced by Mike Chapman after the band dismissed Phil Spector and briefly considered George Martin and ABBA’s Benny Andersson. Drawing on Kraftwerk‑style synths and Giorgio Moroder’s disco rhythms, the track was rebuilt from a three‑year‑old demo into a polished, radio‑ready hit. It topped the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom, propelling Blondie from New York’s punk underground into mainstream pop stardom. The song’s success sparked both admiration and accusations of “selling out” from the band’s punk peers.
Uncut’s Guide to the Best of 2026’s Record Store Day Releases
Uncut has released its annual guide to the most compelling Record Store Day 2026 vinyl offerings, spotlighting a mix of archival releases and fresh collaborations from iconic artists. Highlights include Neil Young’s live “As Time Explodes” from the Love Earth...
Joni Mitchell’s Hejira – a Track-by-Track Guide to the 1976 Classic
Uncut’s track‑by‑track guide revisits Joni Mitchell’s 1976 masterpiece Hejira, pairing each song with commentary from contemporary musicians such as Tamara Lindeman, Weyes Blood’s Natalie Mering, and Allison Russell. The piece highlights the album’s pioneering blend of folk, jazz, and Jaco Pastorius’...
Listen to Jack White’s New Tracks, “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” And “Derecho Demonico”
Jack White has unveiled two fresh tracks, “G.O.D. and the Broken Ribs” and “Derecho Demonico,” now streaming on all major platforms through his Third Man Records label. A limited‑edition tri‑color and black 7‑inch vinyl will be released on April 4 via thirdmanrecords.com...
“I Thought We Should Create Our Own Rock’n’roll Language” – Richard Thompson Interviewed
Richard Thompson, former Fairport Convention leader and seminal English folk‑rock pioneer, reflects on his career from the 1960s to his 2005 comeback album Front Parlour Ballads. He explains how early US influences gave way to a uniquely British rock language,...
Listen to Jimmy Page’s Original Home Demo for Led Zeppelin’s ‘Ten Years Gone’
Jimmy Page uploaded a rare home demo of Led Zeppelin’s 1975 track “Ten Years Gone” to his official YouTube channel, giving listeners a glimpse of the song’s embryonic form. The stripped‑back recording captures Page’s early guitar layering and the mood...
Listen to Peter Gabriel’s New Track, “Till Your Mind Is Shining”
Peter Gabriel has dropped the fourth single, “Till Your Mind Is Shining,” from his forthcoming double‑album o\/i, continuing a moon‑phase rollout that began in January. The track arrives on the pink full moon and is presented in a Dark‑Side Mix...
Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s We Are Together Again Reviewed: Will Oldham’s Homecoming Streak Finds New Richness
Will Oldham, under his Bonnie Prince Billy moniker, releases *We Are Together Again*, a twelve‑track album recorded in Louisville with family and longtime collaborators. The record marks a homecoming, featuring contributions from his brother Ned, Freakwater’s Catherine Irwin, and Mekons veteran Sally...
Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart & The Mothers Of Invention’s Bongo Fury Reviewed: Deluxe Reissue of the Pair’s Impromptu Tour of...
The 50th‑anniversary edition of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart’s 1975 “Bongo Fury” arrives as a six‑disc, 57‑track box set, presenting the complete two‑night Austin concerts and a trove of unreleased studio outtakes. New material includes the vocal session “Born To...
New Tom Waits Covers Comp to Feature Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant, Lucinda Williams and More
Ace Records is set to release *Where The Willow And The Dogwood Grow*, a Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan cover compilation, on May 29. The double‑disc set features iconic performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Robert Plant, Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Marianne Faithfull...
The Making Of “Wild Thing” By The Troggs: “It Was Raw”
“Wild Thing,” written by Chip Taylor for the New York house band The Wild Ones, became a global hit after the British group The Troggs recorded a raw, one‑take version in 1966. The single peaked at No.2 in the UK...
Joana Serrat, Chris Eckman and Tenderness to Play Club Uncut
Uncut magazine’s Club Uncut series returns after a two‑decade break, staging its first show on 17 April at the Blue Basement inside Third Man Records in London. The event features Tenderness (Katy Beth Young), former Walkabouts frontman Chris Eckman, and Catalan singer‑songwriter Joana Serrat with her...
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien Announces New Solo Album, Blue Morpho
Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien announced his second solo album, *Blue Morpho*, slated for release on May 22 via Transgressive Records. The record is produced by Paul Epworth with sequencing assistance from Flood, and features contributions from jazz flautist Shabaka Hutchings...
The Life and Times of Fred Neil: “He Was an Extremely Sensitive Soul”
Fred Neil emerged in the early 1960s as a seminal folk‑rock songwriter whose baritone and 12‑string guitar style captivated peers like Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, and David Crosby. His modest catalog produced the timeless hit “Everybody’s Talkin’,” later popularized by...
Introducing The Definitive, 172-Page, Ultimate Music Guide: Yes
Kelsey Music Publishing has launched a 172‑page “Ultimate Music Guide” dedicated to progressive‑rock icons Yes. The hardcover arrives just before the band’s 2026 Fragile tour in the UK and is sold through the retailer’s online shop. Inside, readers find an...
Watch a Trailer for the Bob Dylan Center’s Thin Wild Mercury: Dylan 1966 Exhibition
The Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa will launch the "Thin Wild Mercury: Dylan 1966" exhibition on July 18, offering an immersive, multi‑media retrospective of Dylan’s pivotal year. Curator Mark Davidson describes 1966 as a combative, iconic period when Dylan produced...
The Colourfield’s The Sound Of The Colourfield Reviewed: When Terry Hall and Pals Went “Folky Pop”
The Colourfield’s new box set, The Sound Of The Colourfield, compiles the band’s two 1980s albums, a wealth of demos, B‑sides and live footage into a 96‑track collection. Their debut, Virgins And Philistines, delivered the summery folk‑pop hit “Thinking Of...
Flea’s Honora Reviewed: Serial Sideman Finally Gets to Blow His Own Trumpet
Longtime Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has finally issued his first solo record, Honora, after a two‑year intensive focus on trumpet and composition. The album fuses jazz, funk, and experimental rock, enlisting collaborators such as saxophonist Josh Johnson, guitarist...
“He Loved Extremes”: The Saga of Townes Van Zandt
The article revisits Townes Van Zandt’s legendary 1973 live performance at Houston’s Old Quarter, the raw recording that became the 1977 album Live at the Old Quarter. It details the bar’s dilapidated setting, the makeshift four‑track TEAC capture, and the...
Morrissey’s Make-Up Is A Lie Reviewed: Entertainingly All over the Shop
Morrissey's long‑awaited album *Make‑Up Is A Lie* finally arrives three years after the shelved *Bonfire Of Teenagers* saga. The record jumps across genres—electropop, psych‑pop, lounge‑shuffle—and showcases his still‑strong vocal delivery. Produced by Joe Chiccarelli, the album feels oddly cohesive despite...