James Stafford
Cover Stories: Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’
The front sleeve of Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' set the tone for thrash metal artwork. Here's the story behind the cover.
Cover Stories: Nirvana, ‘Nevermind’
"Full of poetry and cynicism." That's how album cover legends Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell of Hipgnosis fame describe Nirvana's 'Nevermind' sleeve.
Check Out Post-Punk Legends Reimagined as Marvel Superheroes
Artist Butcher Billy reimagines New Wave and post-punk icons like Morrissey as Marvel superheroes and the results are awesome.
Electric Mumfords? Bring It On
Mumford & Sons are following in some very big footsteps with their move from acoustic to electric. Here are four legends who came before them.
Apple Sours on Indie Labels
Format changes and "editorial discretion" slams the iTunes door for many indie labels.
Musicians vs. Performers: The Endless Debate
The music industry is full of artistry. Here's how musicians and performers differ.
Martin Luther King Jr. On the Power of Music
"Everybody has the Blues. Everybody longs for meaning. Everybody needs to love and be loved."
Bush’s ‘Sixteen Stone,’ 20 Years Later
Criticized as "too polished," post-grunge's best album sold six million copies anyway.