The Cure album that led Robert Smith to a breakdown: “Just couldn’t cope with it any more”

When the pressure of success all got too much, one album from The Cure led to singer Robert Smith having a complete breakdown over his own fame.

‘My parents had what we call a shotgun wedding. They were just kids doing the best they could’: Stephen Wilson Jr on grief, hymns and resilience

After quitting his gig as a research scientist and releasing his first song aged 40, Stephen Wilson Jr has established ...

These eight rare CDs could be worth 'thousands' as people urged to check albums

First launched in 1984, "Now That's What I Call Music 4" was the inaugural Now album released on CD, with only 500 copies ...

The story of the landmark Alice In Chains album that paved the way for Nirvana’s Nevermind

The first time Dave Jerden heard Alice In Chains, he thought they were a mess. It was 1988, and Dave, who had just produced Jane’s Addiction ’s groundbreaking Nothing’s Shocking album had been given ...

6 Iconic Albums I'd Love To See Get The Biopic Treatment Next

The music biopic genre has been around for about as long as anyone can remember, but it received a breath of fresh air when ...
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11 Charming Small Towns In Washington Where You Can Retire On Just Social Security

Small shops line the streets with owners who wave hello. You can walk everywhere without breaking a sweat. The farmers market happens every Saturday. Fresh lavender grows everywhere because of the dry ...