Erwin Barendregt

Erwin Barendregt, owner of A Pop Life (.nl) blog. Subtitle My life with music show the reason behind blog-subjects. Personal stories and preferences are the main subject for the posts and reviews on this blog. Erwin is a passionate musiclover and can frequently be found in concert venues in Holland, and is a person who lacks the stamina/talent to be a musician himself :-).

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Sep 11 2022

The opening of Paisley Park Studios

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Commemoration, Prince

In 1987 the Paisley Park Studios complex was opened in Chanhassen, Minneapolis. It would turn into the main home base for Prince and eventually into his home.

Prince

Sep 04 2022

In 1992 Sugar debuts with the peerless Copper Blue

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1992 Bob Mould’s new band Sugar debuted with Copper Blue. They gave an unforgettable first impression. The story of an astonishing debut.

Sugar

Aug 14 2022

Crass became ambitious in 1982: Christ – The Album

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1982 Crass released the boxset Christ – The Album: 15 new songs, a live album, a poster nad a booklet. Impressive!

Crass

Jul 23 2022

Sylvian & Sakamoto release the beautiful Bamboo Houses & Bamboo Music!

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1982 David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto released their first joint single. Exciting and subtle: Bamboo Houses / Bamboo Music!

David Sylvian, Ryuichi Sakamoto

Jul 19 2022

FM op 5, Prince & A Pop Life

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Interview, Prince

On July 9th, 2022, I was interviewed by Dutch radio giant Felix Meurders. Topic of the day: the best show I ever witnessed!

A Pop Life, Felix Meurders, FM op 5, Prince

Jul 16 2022

Prince – Planet Earth

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Prince, Review

In 2007 Prince released Planet Earth. Was the album just as good as the preceding 3121, or was it Musicology part 2?

Prince

Jul 10 2022

Frank Ocean – channel ORANGE

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 2012 Frank Ocean released his album debut with the beautiful, intimate and original channel ORANGE. The world was able to enjoy pure musical talent again.

Frank Ocean

Jun 30 2022

Prodigy conquered the world in 1997: The Fat Of The Land

By A Pop Life (Erwin Barendregt) in Review

In 1997 the world waited impatiently for what was slated to be the Nevermind of dance. Was Prodigy’s The Fat Of The Land really the expected wonder of the world?