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Glenn FosbraeyThe Conversation |
From a history of hip hop through one rapper’s words to the official Beatles biography,
Love or hate him, people remain fascinated with Morrissey.
The Anthologies told the story of The Beatles, tracking their development from amateur cover-artists to bona fide musical pioneers.
All the tracks have stood the test of time, but Common People stands out above them all.
Listen if you dare …
It’s no real surprise that the Jersey legend has now been given the biopic treatment.
Each of these songs is a masterpiece in brevity.
Black Grape somehow fused rock, hip-hop, acid house, melodic pop, dub, reggae into a dazzling psychedelic whole.
Britpop bands Oasis, Pulp, Supergrass, Suede, Shed Seven, and Cast are all playing UK dates between June and August.
Female artists continue to be pigeonholed, while their male counterparts are encouraged to spread their creative wings.
To paraphrase Ronan Keating, sometimes singers say it best when they say nothing at all.
The double album remains a crucial, albeit uncommon, part of pop music.
Elton John has called it ‘one of the greatest musical experiences’ of his life.
For those of us who are into our misery music, The Bends is a beautiful place to wallow.
This year, go old school instead of just sending over another Spotify link.
A lyrical back and forth between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy is just the latest entry in a rich history of public pop beefs.