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Luke Edwards

Luke is a freelance music journalist and the founder of the British Music History YouTube channel and website. Formerly Head Of Music at De Montfort University’s student radio station, Demon FM, he has been sharing his passion for music for many years, writing for numerous online publications ever since contributing to the NME Student Guide in 2008. While much of his career has been spent working as a professional marketer and content-marketing strategist, his long-term goal is to use his writing as a springboard to establishing himself as a music historian.

Articles by Luke Edwards

Best Glastonbury 2023 Moments: 10 Must-See Highlights From This Year’s Festival

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Best Glastonbury 2023 Moments: 10 Must-See Highlights From This Year’s Festival

From surprise collaborations to breathtaking performances, the best Glastonbury 2023 moments made this year’s festival truly unforgettable.

Best Glastonbury Performances Ever: 30 Legendary Festival Highlights

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Best Glastonbury Performances Ever: 30 Legendary Festival Highlights

From long-awaited appearances to history-making headline slots, the best Glastonbury performances have built the festival’s legend.

Best Pet Shop Boys Songs: 30 Synth-Pop Hits Always On Our Mind

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Best Pet Shop Boys Songs: 30 Synth-Pop Hits Always On Our Mind

Brightening the singles charts for decades, the best Pet Shop Boys songs showcase why they are one of the greatest pop duos of all-time.

‘Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends’: Behind Coldplay’s Sonic Revolution

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‘Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends’: Behind Coldplay’s Sonic Revolution

With ‘Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends’, Coldplay ventured into art-rock and crafted a protest album in response to the Iraq War.

Best Simply Red Albums: The Studio Discography, Ranked, Reviewed

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Best Simply Red Albums: The Studio Discography, Ranked, Reviewed

Defined by Mick Hucknall’s iconic voice, the best Simply Red albums prove why the group remain the UK’s most-loved blue-eyed soul band.

‘The Coming’: How Busta Rhymes’ Debut Album Foresaw The Apocalypse

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‘The Coming’: How Busta Rhymes’ Debut Album Foresaw The Apocalypse

With manic energy, Busta Rhymes’ debut album, ‘The Coming’, marked the arrival of one of hip-hop’s most unique and charismatic voices.

‘Time’ Album Review: Simply Red Bring A Dose Of Heartfelt Pop Nostalgia

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‘Time’ Album Review: Simply Red Bring A Dose Of Heartfelt Pop Nostalgia

A mixture of soul, funk, R&B and blues, Simply Red’s 13th album, ‘Time’, finds Mick Hucknall in sincere and life-affirming form.

‘Blue’: The Story Behind Simply Red’s Melancholic Sixth Album

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‘Blue’: The Story Behind Simply Red’s Melancholic Sixth Album

Marking a pivotal moment in Mick Hucknall’s career, Simply Red’s ‘Blue’ album saw him poignantly explore the past to express his sorrows.

‘Seasons End’: How Marillion Embarked On A New Era

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‘Seasons End’: How Marillion Embarked On A New Era

With the arrival of new singer Steve Hogarth, Marillion’s 1989 album, ‘Seasons End’, made the neo-prog heroes a formidable pop-rock force.

Best Enya Albums: All 8 Studio Releases, Ranked, Reviewed

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Best Enya Albums: All 8 Studio Releases, Ranked, Reviewed

Full of uniquely spiritual views and ethereal harmonies, the best Enya albums prove why the Irish songstress is the “Queen Of New Age Pop”.