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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 French Musicians: 10 Artists Who Put France On The Map

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Best French Musicians: 10 Artists Who Put France On The Map

From yé-yé popsters to French house architects, the best French musicians straddle the globe with their Gallic genius and musical ingenuity.

Best Chris Isaak Songs: 10 Wicked Game-Changing Tracks

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Best Chris Isaak Songs: 10 Wicked Game-Changing Tracks

With his soulful croon and bluesy reimagining of 50s rock’n’roll, the best Chris Isaak songs brought rockabilly cool back from the brink.

Best Jeff Beck Songs: 10 Classic Cuts From The British Blues Master

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Best Jeff Beck Songs: 10 Classic Cuts From The British Blues Master

Taking hard rock to new peaks, the best Jeff Beck songs saw the legendary guitarist leave The Yardbirds to embark on a soaring solo career.

‘×’: How Ed Sheeran’s Second Album Multiplied His Success

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‘×’: How Ed Sheeran’s Second Album Multiplied His Success

Streamlining R&B into his mix of rap and acoustic folk-pop, the success of Ed Sheeran’s second album, ‘×’, elevated him to pop greatness.

‘Misplaced Childhood’: Behind The Album That Saw Marillion Come Of Age

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‘Misplaced Childhood’: Behind The Album That Saw Marillion Come Of Age

Majestic and dream-like, Marillion's 1985 album, ‘Misplaced Childhood’, brought the neo-prog quintet success beyond their wildest dreams.

‘X&Y’: How Coldplay Reformulated Their Sound With Twisted Logic

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‘X&Y’: How Coldplay Reformulated Their Sound With Twisted Logic

Built around mathematical concepts and dreamy synths, ‘X&Y’ brought a space-rock sheen and ambient-tinged reinvention to Coldplay’s locus.

Best 2000s Musicians: 20 Bands And Solo Artists Who Defined The Noughties

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Best 2000s Musicians: 20 Bands And Solo Artists Who Defined The Noughties

From indie-rock scenesters to straight-talking pop divas, the best 2000s musicians lit up the decade by bringing edginess back to the party.

Good Times: How Chic’s “Bang-Bang Boogie” Song Inspired Hip-Hop

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Good Times: How Chic’s “Bang-Bang Boogie” Song Inspired Hip-Hop

Boasting one of the most-sampled hooks in history, Chic’s funky disco song Good Times made waves and kick-started the art of sampling.

Best Music Festivals Of 2022: 20 Unmissable Events This Year

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Best Music Festivals Of 2022: 20 Unmissable Events This Year

Roaring back to life as we (hopefully) move on from the pandemic, the best music festivals of 2022 will restore your faith in live music.

‘Big Love’: Behind Simply Red’s Soul-Pop Comeback Album

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‘Big Love’: Behind Simply Red’s Soul-Pop Comeback Album

Joyous and family focused, Simply Red’s comeback album, ‘Big Love’, was an upbeat return to form for Mick Hucknall’s blue-eyed soul outfit.