Tracks & Singles

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: February 2, 2026

By Polly Glass published 2 February 26

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Skindred, Suzi Quatro, Karnivool and more

The debauched story of the Wildhearts classic made perfect by the last guitar solo from a legend

By Henry Yates published 30 January 26

All the elements of the classic rock'n'roll lifestyle fed into a storming tune about a crazy ex-lover

Steven Wilson tried to forget his shamelessly commercial song, but met it again in a strip club

By Dave Everley published 28 January 26

The band leader learned a valuable lesson about himself after an attempt to do his record label’s bidding

Stooges guitarist James Williamson on Raw Power, the proto-punk ass kicker Bowie didn't understand

By Greg Prato published 28 January 26

Stooges guitarist James Williamson looks back at this proto-punk ass kicker that opened many a show circa ’73

When The Flaming Lips proved they love you with a 24-hour song delivered in a human skull

By Paul Lester published 27 January 26

Wayne Coyne and co sold 13 units of 7 Skies H3 in 2011 – and for him, it was just another example of being influenced by Pink Floyd, The Beatles and Radiohead

The folk-rock anthem about the souring of the American Dream that continues to confound and inspire

By Bill DeMain published 27 January 26

The story of the song about America that's been a global hit for two different musicians

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: January 26, 2026

By Polly Glass published 26 January 26

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from the Claypool Lennon Delirium, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Elles Bailey and more

Some of Roxy Music hated Virginia Plain, but its producer loved it

By Sid Smith published 26 January 26

Former King Crimson man Pete Sinfield tried to balance prog and pop sensibilities on the 1972 single, and had answers for the criticisms levelled at it

Metal Hammer's Tracks Of The Week: January 23 2026

By Rich Hobson published 23 January 26

Megadeth, Rob Zombie and Poppy are among the best new metal songs this week

That time Steven Wilson covered a Taylor Swift song, proving he’ll always do what he likes

By Martin Kielty published 21 January 26

Ahead of launching The Future Bites, he delivered his version of Swift’s The Last Great American Dynasty, hailing her storytelling abilities