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Behind the Song: Finneas Cracks Open a Greek Epic on New Track “Lotus Eater”
Billie Eilish’s brother has released his second solo album, For Cryin’ Out Loud. Finneas O’Connell is known for producing and co-writing his sister’s brooding and anxious pop behemoths. Together,...
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Behind the Meaning of No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak”
“Don’t Speak” helped to put No Doubt on the map. The mid-tempo, introspective track had a 16-week run at No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Needless to say, it was a successful venture for the outfit. Even...
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The Story Behind “Tall Cool One” by Robert Plant and Why It Represents an...
The death of John Bonham and subsequent disbanding of Led Zeppelin in 1980 were a shock to the rock world. While fans mourned the loss of one of the greatest rock drummers, many also hoped for a...
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The Anti-War and Environmental Summon Behind the Song Ozzy Osbourne and Jake...
When guitarist Jake E. Lee joined Ozzy Osbourne’s band in 1982, he was hired to replace Brad Gillis, who temporarily filled the space following the death of lead guitarist Randy Rhoads. Within his...
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“I Just Don’t F***ing Get It” Alex Van Halen’s Anger Over Brother’s Low-Key...
Eddie Van Halen’s low-key, uncredited collaboration with Michael Jackson created one of the most iconic guitar riffs of modern pop history, but it also created anger and discord between the rock star...
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Behind the Meaning of Miranda Lambert’s “Kerosene”
Miranda Lambert‘s “Kerosene” is a caustic look at life after love. Lambert’s titular character must find a way to go on after her boyfriend cheats on her. She ends up down a self destructive path....
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The Story Behind “Dear Yoko” by John Lennon and How David Geffen Landed a...
After John Lennon released Rock ‘N’ Roll in 1975, he took a five-year break from recording. His son Sean was born in October of that year, and Lennon chose to stay home to enjoy the role of father in a...
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These Elvis and Green Day Hits Have More in Common Than You Might Think
At first glance, there might not be many similarities to find between Elvis and Green Day. But upon closer inspection, two of these musical acts’ biggest hits have a thread of inspiration tying them...
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The Story Behind the Final Song Led Zeppelin Recorded Before John Bonham’s Death
By the time Led Zeppelin started working on their 1979 album In Through the Out Door, it was suspected that it would be band’s final album together. Ultimately, the band did call it quits after the...
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Paul McCartney’s Favorite John Lennon Song Was About a Woman They Both Loved
The songwriting partnership of Paul McCartney and John Lennon is one of the best in musical history, producing timeless and enduring rock and pop tracks that ranged from romantic to revolutionary to...
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Behind the Song: MJ Lenderman Guest Stars on Waxahatchee’s “Right Back to It”
Katie Crutchfield records music under the name Waxahatchee, named after the Alabama creek near where she grew up. Her 2024 single “Right Back to It,” with MJ Lenderman, ponders returning to someone...
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The Meaning Behind “Story of My Life,” a Turning Point for One Direction
One Direction where in Nottingham, England, on a tour stop, when longtime collaborator, Jamie Scott brought them a new song. “We just came into a room one day and he was like, ‘I’ve got this song that...
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Why George Harrison Wanted Eric Clapton on This Iconic Beatles Track (And How...
The Fab Four had a long history of overlooking songs that George Harrison wrote, so when the time came to cut what would become one of his most iconic contributions to the Beatles’ discography, he...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Isn’t She Lovely,” Stevie Wonder’s Sweet Ode to...
It’s a rite of passage of sorts. If you’re a great songwriter and you have children, you tend to try and sum those vast feelings of love and pride in a song. Stevie Wonder did it on “Isn’t She Lovely,”...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Lovefool,” The Cardigans’ Indelible ’90s Classic
The Cardigans had every intention of rocking out in a way they hadn’t done on previous records. But one song required a subtler, slinkier approach. It’s a good thing they took that approach, because...
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Robert Plant’s “29 Palms” and the “Great, Powerful Lady” Who Might Have...
From vague references to mythological history to his way of overtly skirting around definitive answers, Robert Plant has often left his lyrics open to the interpretation of the listener—and his 1993...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?,” Rod Stewart’s All-In...
Rod Stewart has never shied away from trying on different genres and styles if it means that it will keep him relevant and front of mind with his legions of fans. Perhaps his boldest gambit was his...
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Yacht Rock Essentials: “Please Come to Boston,” Dave Loggins’ Road-Weary Classic
Two people can love each other and still be separated by different ideas of how they want to live their lives. In the case of Dave Loggins‘ enduring, bittersweet classic “Please Come to Boston,” a...
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Bob Dylan’s “Tempest” and Why He Doesn’t Care if It’s “Untruthful”
Music lovers, historians, writers, and critics have been voraciously dissecting the meaning behind Bob Dylan’s lyrics since the late 1960s, but when it comes to his 2012 track “Tempest,” he’s insisted...
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Post-Millennial Classic: “Falling Slowly,” the Stirring Cinematic Duet by...
“Falling Slowly” captured the magic of a cinematic storyline and a real-life romance all at once. The song, written and recorded by singer/songwriters Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, transcended the...
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