The Clash

Behind The Song

03.22.24

Defying the “Punk Rock Police”: The Story Behind “Train In Vain (Stand By Me)” by The Clash

By Jay McDowell
Behind The Song

03.19.24

Remember When: The Clash Broke Through with a Hidden Track

By Al Melchior
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02.11.24

The Meaning Behind “Straight to Hell” by The Clash and How It Puts a Light on the Hypocrisy of Western Democracies

By Thom Donovan
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02.10.24

Behind the Song “Should I Stay or Should I Go” by The Clash and Why It Went to No. 1 Only After They Were a Band

By Jay McDowell
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02.07.24

Joe Strummer’s “People Can Do Anything” Ethos Rings Out Loud on The Clash’s New Compilation

By Tina Benitez-Eves
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12.20.23

3 Movies Every Fan of The Clash Should See

By Jacob Uitti
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11.21.23

The Meaning Behind “Clampdown,” The Clash’s Response to the Kind of Political Turmoil We’re Experiencing Still Today

By Jay McDowell
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11.07.23

The Meaning Behind M.I.A.’s Punk-Rock Influenced Hit “Paper Planes”

By Thomas Galindo
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10.09.23

The 5 Most Underrated Drummers in Rock History

By Matthew Kayser
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10.08.23

Remember When: The Clash Rocked Against Racism in 1978

By Tina Benitez-Eves
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09.25.23

5 Songs That Defined Historical Moments

By Jim Beviglia
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09.21.23

5 Standout Classic Rock Album Covers

By Jim Beviglia

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