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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

‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’: Behind The Streets’ New Album

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‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’: Behind The Streets’ New Album

The Streets’ long-awaited sixth album, ‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’, sees Mike Skinner’s storytelling go full-on cinematic.

Best 90s Albums: 30 Essential Records That Defined The Decade

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Best 90s Albums: 30 Essential Records That Defined The Decade

Summing up one of music’s most fondly-remembered eras, the best 90s albums define a puzzling decade that rewrote the rulebook for music.

‘Smart Casual’: Aled Phillips Talks Kids In Glass Houses’ “Fresh” Debut Album

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‘Smart Casual’: Aled Phillips Talks Kids In Glass Houses’ “Fresh” Debut Album

A youthful debut album, ‘Smart Casual’ still has ‘a bit of a timelessness about it’, Kids In Glass Houses frontman Aled Phillips tells Dig!

‘Permission To Land’: Why The Darkness’ Debut Album Is Still Out Of This World

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‘Permission To Land’: Why The Darkness’ Debut Album Is Still Out Of This World

With an infectious sense of fun, The Darkness’ debut album, ‘Permission To Land’, led to a remarkable resurgence for rock’n’roll.

‘Selling England By The Pound’: How Genesis Brought Eccentricity To Prog Rock

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‘Selling England By The Pound’: How Genesis Brought Eccentricity To Prog Rock

Like medieval minstrels spinning tall tales, Genesis’ ‘Selling England By The Pound’ album harnessed fantasy and wit to craft a prog classic.

‘The Long Road’: The Story Behind Nickelback’s Full-Throttle Fourth Album

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‘The Long Road’: The Story Behind Nickelback’s Full-Throttle Fourth Album

Turbo-charged and unstoppably catchy, Nickelback’s fourth album, ‘The Long Road’, found the group speeding towards greatness.

‘Tattoos’: How Jason Derulo’s Third Album Made Its Mark

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‘Tattoos’: How Jason Derulo’s Third Album Made Its Mark

Recorded after overcoming an almost fatal neck injury, Jason Derulo’s third album ‘Tattoos’, saw the pop-R&B star find a new lease of life.

‘The Broadsword And The Beast’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Heroic Synth-Rock Epic

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‘The Broadsword And The Beast’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Heroic Synth-Rock Epic

A sword-wielding saga, Jethro Tull’s ‘The Broadsword And The Beast’ album blurs the lines between medieval fantasy and modern politics.

Best 2000s Album Covers: 10 Great Artworks From The Noughties

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Best 2000s Album Covers: 10 Great Artworks From The Noughties

From artful imaginings to dystopian concepts, the best 2000s album covers capture the essence of a turbulent decade.

‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom

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‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom

With its mellow soft-rock, Gerry Rafferty’s second album, ‘City To City’, catapulted the Scottish songwriter into the big leagues.