Articles by Luke Edwards
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
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.
Best 2000s Songs: 20 Feel-Good Tracks From The Noughties
From pop-punk protest anthems to eccentric rap gems, the best 2000s songs grappled with a war-torn world with life-affirming pop statements.
‘The Man-Machine’: How Kraftwerk Assembled An Electro-Pop Classic
Influenced by disco, Kraftwerk’s ‘The Man-Machine’ saw ‘the robots’ take over the dancefloor and pre-empt the rise of synth-pop.
Who Is Sam Ryder? Introducing The UK’s Eurovision Contender
After finding fame on TikTok with his superb cover versions, Sam Ryder’s Eurovision entry, Space Man, is set to ensure his star keeps rising.
Best Sibling Bands: 20 Groups Who Keep It In The Family
From soul sisters to brothers in arms, the best sibling bands prove that family groups can conquer the world.
Best Marillion Songs: 10 Neo-Prog Classics From The 80s
Surfing a wave of 80s prog, the best Marillion songs flooded FM radio in a torrent of quixotic poetry and bombastic pop-rock.
‘Rest In Blue’: Why Gerry Rafferty’s Swansong Is The Perfect Epitaph
Emerging from the great beyond, Gerry Rafferty’s posthumous final album, ‘Rest In Blue’, is a fitting tribute to a legendary songwriter.
‘Heavy Horses’: How Jethro Tull Found Their Folk-Rock Spurs
Considered the second in their 70s folk-rock trilogy of albums, ‘Heavy Horses’ saw Jethro Tull saddle up for prog-infused pastoral poesy.
Best Third Eye Blind Songs: 10 Rays Of Pop-Rock Sunshine
From The Golden State’s brightest, the best Third Eye Blond songs expertly smuggle dark lyricism into catchy alt-rock tunes with poppy zeal.
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