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Jackson Browne – ‘Standing in the Breach’ (2014)

Jackson Browne’s ‘Standing in the Breach’ is as layered as it is honest, as reflective as it is determined.

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David Gilmour was at work on Pink Floyd masterpiece when he discovered Kate Bush: ‘I should try and do something’

Through David Gilmour’s patronage, Kate Bush made her first demo, and her celebrated career was underway.

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‘Maybe this new album is the end now for me’: Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant is at a career crossroads

“It’s not going to happen,” he says of a reunion. “You’d have to exhume.”

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Something Else! sneak peek: Stevie Nicks, “Lady” from 24 Karat Gold (2014)

Stripped of artifice, Nicks connects on an elemental level.

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‘It isn’t the same; I’m not Freddie’: Adam Lambert is facing Queen fans’ doubts head on

Despite five years together, they still deal with the specter of Freddie Mercury.

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Something Else! exclusive stream: Caleb Hawley, “Give It Away” from Side 2 EP (2014)

Why “Shake It Off” when you can “Give It Away”? Hawley answers that question.

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Steve Hackett on his solo song ‘Nomads’ from Genesis’ forthcoming R-Kive box: ‘It’s travelogue music’

Hand-picked solo tracks give the latest Genesis box set a new twist.

Odd Couples: Lana Del Rey's "Cruel World" vs. the Monkees' "Porpoise Song"

Odd Couples: Lana Del Rey’s “Cruel World” vs. the Monkees’ “Porpoise Song”

Psychedelia vs. Art? This choice isn’t as easy as you might think.

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Steve Morse on the Deep Purple smash he convinced Ian Gillan to sing: ‘Definitely needed to be there’

It’s become an free-form highlight of the band’s recent setlists.

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Ruthie Foster, “Singing the Blues” from ‘Promise of a Brand New Day’ (2014): One Track Mind

Ruthie Foster sets the stage for ‘Promise of a Brand New Day’ with a light-filled paean to the healing powers of song.