Ranked #1
TINA TURNER: WHY THE QUEEN OF ROCK’N’ROLL IS STILL SIMPLY THE BEST
TINA TURNER: WHY THE QUEEN OF ROCK’N’ROLL IS STILL SIMPLY THE BEST
Smashing boundaries, surviving abuse and inspiring generations of musicians, Tina Turner remains one of the most impactf... Read more
24 May 2021
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7mins
Ranked #2
Otis Redding: How A High-School Dropout Became The King Of Soul
Otis Redding: How A High-School Dropout Became The King Of Soul
With a voice that ranged from tender vulnerability to unrestrained power, Otis Redding, the King Of Soul, demanded nothi... Read more
27 May 2021
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8mins
Ranked #3
Joni Mitchell: How A Young Songwriter Became The Consummate Artist
Joni Mitchell: How A Young Songwriter Became The Consummate Artist
Setting the bar for all who followed, Joni Mitchell turned the notion of songwriting inside out, embodying everything an... Read more
30 May 2021
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11mins
Ranked #4
The Smiths: Theirs Is A Light That Never Goes Out
The Smiths: Theirs Is A Light That Never Goes Out
Arguably the most important indie band of them all, The Smiths wrote unique songs with an appeal that refuses to diminis... Read more
3 Jun 2021
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10mins
Ranked #5
How The New Romantics Ruled The World
How The New Romantics Ruled The World
Recounting the story of the New Romantics, journalist Dylan Jones tells Dig! how the synth-pop originators staged a seco... Read more
8 Jun 2021
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16mins
Ranked #6
Tracy Chapman: Driving The Fast Car To Success
Tracy Chapman: Driving The Fast Car To Success
Following the unanticipated success of her debut album, Tracy Chapman has led an inspiring career for over 30 years. H... Read more
14 Jun 2021
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10mins
Ranked #7
The Streets: Mike Skinner’s 'Cult Classic, Not Best Seller' Legacy
The Streets: Mike Skinner’s 'Cult Classic, Not Best Seller' Legacy
With a natural wit and ear for everyday language, Birmingham MC Mike Skinner, aka The Streets, has been the voice of rea... Read more
17 Jun 2021
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10mins
Ranked #8
Thinking Out Loud: How Ed Sheeran Got Famous
Thinking Out Loud: How Ed Sheeran Got Famous
With his mix of folk-pop and rap-inspired rhymes, Ed Sheeran has rapidly become one of his generation’s most celebrated ... Read more
18 Jun 2021
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19mins
Ranked #9
World In Motion: How New Order’s Classic Football Song Scored A Winner
World In Motion: How New Order’s Classic Football Song Scored A Winner
Catchy, well-crafted and credible, World In Motion saw New Order collaborate with the 1990 England squad, yielding an un... Read more
22 Jun 2021
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8mins