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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

‘Thick As A Brick’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Towering Satirical Masterpiece

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‘Thick As A Brick’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Towering Satirical Masterpiece

Inspired by the surreal humour of Monty Python, Jethro Tull’s ‘Thick As A Brick’ album lampooned British life and the excesses of prog rock.

‘Water Sign’: How Chris Rea’s Fifth Album Turned The Tide

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‘Water Sign’: How Chris Rea’s Fifth Album Turned The Tide

Caught in a riptide of disillusionment, Chris Rea’s free-flowing yet choppy 1983 album, ‘Water Sign’, led to a sea change in his fortunes.

‘÷’: How Ed Sheeran’s Third Album Dominated The Charts

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‘÷’: How Ed Sheeran’s Third Album Dominated The Charts

Diving into “stadium zone” with a flurry of hit songs, Ed Sheeran’s ‘÷’ was a watershed moment that shook the music industry to its core.

How Coldplay Became The Biggest Band In The World

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How Coldplay Became The Biggest Band In The World

From lovelorn foot soldiers to stadium-ready revolutionaries, Coldplay’s world-beating rise to glory has soundtracked a generation.

Why James Blunt Is More Than A Beautiful One-Hit Wonder

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Why James Blunt Is More Than A Beautiful One-Hit Wonder

Often hiding behind deadpan wit and snarky tweets, You’re Beautiful hitmaker James Blunt is one of Britain’s most underrated songwriters.

‘A New Flame’: The Story Behind Simply Red’s Steamy Third Album

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‘A New Flame’: The Story Behind Simply Red’s Steamy Third Album

Impassioned and romantic, Simply Red’s ‘A New Flame’ album stoked the fires of success with Mick Hucknall’s red-hot blend of sophisti-pop.

I Want Your Love: Why Chic’s Ode To Unrequited Love Conquers All

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I Want Your Love: Why Chic’s Ode To Unrequited Love Conquers All

For their follow-up to Le Freak, Chic’s dancefloor classic I Want Your Love aimed cupid's arrow straight at the heart of the disco scene.

Best Van Halen Songs: 20 Hard Rock Classics That Broke All The Rules

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Best Van Halen Songs: 20 Hard Rock Classics That Broke All The Rules

From merciless metal riffs to synth-pop hooks, the best Van Halen songs outran the competition with their colossal hard-rock ferocity.

Musicians To Look Out For In 2022: 10 Rising Artists You Need To Know

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Musicians To Look Out For In 2022: 10 Rising Artists You Need To Know

From offbeat pop mavericks to state-of-the-nation indie rockers, these musicians to look out for in 2022 all seem set to make history.

Best Songs Of 2021: 20 Hits That Defined The Year

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Best Songs Of 2021: 20 Hits That Defined The Year

From life-affirming dance-pop to viral TikTok tunes, the best songs of 2021 showcase a wide range of artists who made an undeniable impact.