Punk Archives: 06/2025

That time Talking Heads recorded ‘Femme Fatale’ with Lou Reed

New York United: The day Talking Heads and Lou Reed recorded ‘Femme Fatale’ together

Today, the track remains a strange footnote.

Dangerous Minds

Jun 23, 2025

Sid Vicious’ handwritten list of ‘What Makes Nancy So Great’

Sid Vicious’ handwritten list of why Nancy Spungen was “so great”

“Beautiful figure”.

Dangerous Minds

Jun 22, 2025

Shane MacGowan perpetrates ‘Cannibalism at Clash gig,’ 1976 - Dangerous Minds

Shane MacGowan, cannibalism and punk mayhem at The Clash concert, 1976

The end of an ear.

Martin Schneider

Jun 22, 2025

Bob Dylan records with members of the Sex Pistols and Clash, 1987

When Bob Dylan sat down to record with The Clash and Sex Pistols: “Fucking surreal”

A magical if not mad moment.

Jun 22, 2025

David Johansen and Johnny Thunders talk Sex Pistols and Tom Petty in front of CBGB’s, 1976

Rare footage of David Johansen and Johnny Thunders discussing Sex Pistols and Tom Petty in front of CBGB’s, 1976

A wonderful moment in time.

Jun 16, 2025