Welcome to my blog. In 2016 I wrote my first stories on my favorite albums. Due to the many, nice and positive feedback and comments I started this blog, A Pop Life subtitled My life with music.
What can you expect? Stories about music which I think is nice, beautiful of moving, reviews, concert reports and much more. I get very happy whenever I receive comments, whether through one of the social media channels or by using the comment form on this site (see the terms of use). I love to hear from my readers!
For now, have very much (reading) fun!
Erwin Barendregt
Articles
Nick Cave interprets his favorites on Kicking Against The Pricks
In 1986 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released the covers album Kicking Against The Pricks. The story of an exquisite experiment.
Advertising 1966: The Beatles – Revolver
On August 5, 1966, when I was not yet six months old, The Beatles released one of their finest albums: Revolver!
The 15 best R.E.M. singles
As a tribute to one the most successful alternative rock bands of all time, a compilation of the 15 best R.E.M. singles.
Parliament introduces yet another new character – Dr. Funkenstein!
The story of Parliament's Dr. Funkenstein, the figure "preoccupied and dedicated to the preservation of the motion of hips"!
David Lee Roth – Van Halen: 1-0, the story of Eat ‘Em And Smile
In 1986 David Lee Roth released his solo debut album. The rocking, uplifting, funny party album Eat 'Em And Smile.
Reviews
Siba goes viral – Dounana
The story of Dounana, the song by the Syrian artist Siba, which went viral, two years after its initial release!
St. Vincent – Live In London!
The full recordings of St. Vincent's unique performance at the Royal Albert Hall in 2025 are available now on the beautiful album Live In London!
Bruce Springsteen – Streets Of Minneapolis
Today Bruce Springsteen released the protest song Streets Of Minneapolis. Springsteen is angry, and rightfully so. Great song.
Peter Gabriel – Live At WOMAD 1982
In 1982 the first ever WOMAD festival takes place. The full first Peter Gabriel concert on that festival is available, now. A look back!
Concerts
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/12/2026
4/5: Day 3 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of SML, Shabaka and Ally Venable.
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/11/2026
3½/5: Day 2 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Cheikh Lô, Thundercat and Sun Ra Arkestra.
North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/10/2026
4/5: Day 1 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Jalen Ngonda, The RH Factor and Joshua Redman Quartet.
News items
News: Prince – Timeless
On August 28, 2026, a new Prince compilation, consisting of previously unreleased material, will be unearthed: Timeless!
Sub articles
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Kicking Against The Pricks – Reissue liner notes
In 2009 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' Kicking Against The Prick was re-released, with extra music and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
