Gary Kemp, life beyond Spandau Ballet
The actor and guitarist, who composed all the hits for one of the most popular bands of the 1980s, is reclaiming his career as a solo artist, with songs about maturity, acceptance, and mortality
When Dire Straits swept the world: Anatomy of a group devoured by success
‘Brothers in Arms,’ the album that consolidated and ended the band, turns 40 and is being reissued as a luxury item. Its legacy still resonates on platforms like Spotify, but a massive tour and an overly classic sound divided (and still divides) critics
The second youth of Lindsey Buckingham, Fleetwood Mac’s sonic architect
The singer achieved glory for the band, but never made it as a solo artist. The reissue of his forgotten albums comes at a time when the band is experiencing a new surge in popularity
The twilight of the rock gods: The pros and cons of 17 veteran musicians
Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Neil Young... They are all over 70 years old and still active. Are they still relevant artistically or are they living on nostalgia alone?