‘A true genius’: Denniz Pop, the late Scandi-pop architect behind Max Martin, Robyn and NSync | Pop and rock

Dag Volle, before he became Denniz Pop, DJing at the Ritz in Stockholm.

In producer Denniz Pop’s old studio in Stockholm, above the mugs of coffee and overflowing ashtrays, sat a cherry red light that he would trigger when he knew he had made a hit. In the […]

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich Reacts to Being Called a “Genius” by Gojira’s Mario Duplantier

Metallica's Lars Ulrich Reacts to Being Called a "Genius" by Gojira's Mario Duplantier

Back in 2021, Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier came to the defense of the oft-criticized Lars Ulrich, praising the Metallica drummer as a “genius” for his showmanship and rock-solid presence behind the kit. Duplantier doubled down […]

David Crosby: a mercurial musical genius who thrived through the chaos | David Crosby

Stephen Stills, David Crosby and Graham Nash AKA Crosby Stills & Nash.

By all accounts, including his own, David Crosby could be a tricky and difficult character. His career was regularly punctuated by angry arguments, bitter fallings-out, sackings, general discord. Joni Mitchell once waspishly suggested he was […]

‘I will outshine them all’: the enduring genius of Bloc Party | Bloc Party

Kele Okereke performing live in 2022.

When emo legends Paramore made their comeback with new single This Is Why in October, something about its blend of danceable guitar work and lyrical anxiety felt more than a little familiar. Speaking on her […]

‘She was so casual about her genius’: musicians on Low’s Mimi Parker | Low

Mimi Parker performing in 2011.

Jeff Tweedy, Wilco; producer, The Invisible Way Low goes really far back in my family – my wife had a rock club in Chicago called Lounge Ax, which Low would play all the way back […]

Kid Cudi Says He’d Feel ‘Arrogant’ Retweeting Fans Who Call Him a Genius

Kid Cudi Says He’d Feel ‘Arrogant’ Retweeting Fans Who Call Him a Genius

Kid Cudi remains humble. On Tuesday the Entergalactic multi-hyphenate hit Twitter to let his 2.7 million followers know that while he appreciates their kind words, he’s not comfortable retweeting anyone calling him a genius. “Hey guys!! I wont RT if […]