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The director of the new documentary Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present recalls the major figures who helped shape his career.

One year after Bowie’s death, an up-and-coming songwriter reflects on Blackstar.

This piece of history, courtesy of producer Mark Saunders, was trapped on an old iPod — until now. Bowie spoofs Tom Waits, Lou Reed and other icons.

Man on Wire director James Marsh pays tribute to David Bowie by recalling the time they became friendly, and pondering his creative swan song.

The musician compares two versions of one Holiday song.

Robyn Hitchcock, David J. (Bauhaus), Domenic Palermo (Nothing) and more reflect on a legend.

Film director Craig Zobel pays tribute to Leonard Cohen by sharing stories of his encounters with the era-defining singer-songwriter.

Writer-director Megan Griffiths on Matt Ross' family drama Captain Fantastic, how to raise kids right, and her late mother.

The Smiths record turned thirty today, and got Meloy thinking.

Doc filmmaker Jeanie Finlay on how Prince's music – and his gloriously camp, indulgent directorial debut – brought glamour to her teenage existence.

Our cartoonist recounts how his obsession with the band started — and the greatest advice he never gave.

A lifelong fan of George Lucas' galaxy far, far away says a wholehearted "YES" to J.J. Abrams' new addition to the saga.