My Soundtrack: Ian Rankin
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The author of the Inspector Rebus books on writing to music, and living inside his own head.
My Soundtrack: Placebo’s Brian Molko
Posted in: Music Lists"I had this moment where I froze and I went, I want to smell Kim Gordon's socks. I have to smell Kim Gordon's socks!"
Pass the Mic: 15 Big Hits Not Sung by the Lead Singer
Posted in: Music Lists“Beth,” “Sister Christian” and more smashes performed by unlikely vocalists
25 Essential Prince Songs
Posted in: Music ListsThe best of the Purple One’s world-changing, genre-defying hits
The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
Posted in: Music ListsFor the first time in 17 years, we’ve completely remade our list of the best songs ever. More than 250 artists, writers, and industry figures helped us choose a brand-new list full of historic favourites, world-changing anthems, and new classics
The Everly Brothers: 12 Essential Tracks
Posted in: Music ListsA playlist of key tracks from the massively influential sibling harmonisers
The 100 Greatest Music Videos
Posted in: Music ListsFrom Adele to ZZ Top — our ranked list of the best music videos of all time
40 Greatest One-Album Wonders
Posted in: Music ListsThe best one-and-dones, including Lauryn Hill, Jeff Buckley, Young Marble Giants, and more
Joni Mitchell: 50 Essential Songs
Posted in: Music ListsFrom “Chelsea Morning” to “Coyote” and beyond, we survey the legendary singer-songwriter’s defining statements
The 30 Sexiest Music Videos of All Time
Posted in: Music ListsFrom the risque to the raunchy to the banned, we count down the hottest, kinkiest, most talked-about clips from Beyonce, Prince, Madonna and more
