Rob Smith

A Guide to Record Shopping in London
A vinyllover's trip to the U.K. is not complete without hitting these havens for new and used records.

David Bowie’s First Recording Discovered in Unlikely Place
The 55-year-old demo, kept in a bread basket, will be up for auction in September.

Songs About Lying, Liars and Deception
Sensitive musicians ponder the meaning of truth as they repeatedly lie or are lied to.

Def Leppard Cover Depeche Mode’s ‘Personal Jesus’
Band covered song for Spotify along with one of its own earlier classics.

Clutch Announce ‘Book of Bad Decisions’ Fall Tour
Maryland-based rockers support new album with 33-date jaunt.

How Rock Music Shaped ‘Bad Boy’ Chef Anthony Bourdain
The 61-year-old author, TV host and chef loved punk rock and featured music prominently in his work.

New Prince Album, ‘Piano and a Microphone 1983,’ Announced
It's 1983 and Prince sits at his piano to record a demo. Listen to the extraordinary results.

‘Fuzz’ Guitar Tone Inventor Glenn Snoddy Dies
Nashville recording engineer created guitar distortion that defined the sound of rock 'n' roll.

When Bob Marley’s Family Headed to Vaults for ‘Confrontation’
A posthumous album about Third World oppression closes his final album trilogy and his life's message.

Paul Simon Plays Song He Hates for Oregon Fans
The singer-songwriter forgot the words to one of his songs. That's when things got weird.