Another week, another Mercury music section to read while you travel with your Bruce Springsteen street map. Just stay away from Tunnel of Love. The album, not the place.
We talk to Seu Jorge about his unlikely rise from favela street kid, to Knockout Ned, to becoming a globally-adored musician.
LISTEN:
Seu Jorge & Almaz - "Rock With You"
A wonderful piece on the roots and influence of Joanna Newsom. Turns out she's not actually a Silvan Elf from Middle Earth.
LISTEN:
Joanna Newsom - "Good Intentions Paving Company"
If Scorpions really are calling it quits, does that mean the winds of change will no longer blow? Will we have to find another storm system to be rocked by? "Rock Me Like a Tropical Depression" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
LISTEN:
Scorpions - "Still Loving You"
Wait, there's so much more! P-I-C-K-A-T-H-O-N! We head out to the Pendarvis Farm for an extensive guide to Pickathon. This includes...