Best Songs Of 2024: 30 Great Tracks That Define The Year
From nu-disco chart-toppers to sharp-tongued diss tracks, the best songs of 2024 proves that musical creativity is in rude health.
Girls & Boys: How A Disco Pastiche Gave Blur Their Breakthrough Hit
With its canny lyrics and irresistible beat, Girls & Boys is the career-making song that crowned Blur the kings of Britpop.
Best Talk Talk Songs: 10 Sublime Tracks That Still Speak Wonders
The best Talk Talk songs trace Mark Hollis’ group as they morphed from synth-pop practitioners into dazzling, genre-defying pioneers.
Tender: The Full Story Behind Blur’s Cathartic Love Song
The perfect collaboration between Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon, Tender revealed a whole new side of Blur’s songwriting.
Who Are The Smiths? An Introduction To The Legendary Indie Band
Ever wondered who The Smiths are? Together for a mere five years, their impact on music has been timeless – as new fans continue to discover.
The Smiths’ Debut Album: A Track-By-Track Guide To Every Song
The Smiths’ debut album marked a huge leap for indie music in the 80s, as revealed by this track-by-track guide through each of its songs.
‘Under The Pink’: A Guide To Every Song On Tori Amos’ Second Album
The 12 ‘Under The Pink’ songs are fill of violent imagery, but making the album was a “self-healing” experience for Tori Amos.
Best 80s Songs: 30 Epochal Tracks From Pop’s Golden Age
Though divisive both politically and culturally, the 80s produced consistently stellar music – as the best 80s songs make abundantly clear.
Best Running Songs: 10 Tracks To Keep You Moving And Motivated
From hype rap anthems to hard-rock pick-me-ups, the best running songs are sure to boost your endurance and energise your every stride.
Artists To Watch In 2024: 10 Rising Stars In Music
From indie-pop storytellers to silkily seductive soul stylists, the artists to watch in 2024 are all set to shape the future of music.
‘Silence Is Easy’: Starsailor Talk Their “Triumphant And Joyous” Second Album
Full of orchestral splendour, Starsailor’s second album, ‘Silence Is Easy’, still feels ‘fresh and relevant’ says frontman James Walsh.
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