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‘I Hated the Song for Years’: The Story of Vanessa Carlton’s ‘A Thousand Miles’
Carlton spoke with VICE about writing the iconic hit, and the importance of releasing her new music on her own terms.
The Story of 'Blue (Da Ba Dee)' by Eiffel 65
How a song that flopped when it came out wound up topping charts across the globe.
The Story of 'Kernkraft 400,' the Sports World's Favorite Dance Anthem
VICE met up with Florian Senfter to hear how a fluke remix of his song turned it into one of the most popular dance music anthems of all time.
The Story of 'The End of the World,' One of the First Ever Viral Videos
We met up with creator Jason Windsor to hear the video's origin story and talk about its long-awaited sequel.
We Asked Ella Hooper for the Story of "Weir" by Killing Heidi
This is the first in a new series about the stories behind some of our favourite songs.
This 1992 Rave Classic Was Inspired by Donald Trump's Platinum Credit Card
Dutch legend Jaydee unveils the unlikely story behind his jazzy break-out track, "Plastic Dreams."
How a "17 Year old Indian Lad With a Morrissey Haircut" Produced 90s Rave Anthem "Labyrinthe"
Demonik's track was the warehouse screamer produced from a bedroom in Birmingham.
The Story of Crystal Waters' "Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless)"
We get the lowdown on a Kisstory classic.
I Tried to Track Down the Cast of Eric Prydz' "Call on Me," the Sexiest Music Video of All Time
The story behind the video that knocked Tony Blair off an exercise bike.
Tyree Cooper Recounts the Story Behind the Song He Was Prepared to Go to Prison For
The legendary Chicago house producer gives us the lowdown on TC Crew's seminal "I Can't Do It Alone"
How God Inspired Robert Hood's Floorplan Classic "We Magnify His Name"
We spoke to the legendary Robert Hood about God, techno, and his incendiary Floorplan project.