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

The story of Tom Tom Club

In 1981 Tom Tom Club released their influential debut album. Featuring Wordy Rappinghood and the ingenious Genius Of Love!

The Human League and the influential Dare

Eind 1981 bracht The Human League het elektronische én warme Dare album uit. Het verhaal van een instant klassieker!

The story of Slayer’s thrash metal classic Reign In Blood

In 1986 Slayer released the penultimate thrash metal album. The story of the monumentally heavy Reign In Blood!

Solange and the impressive A Seat At The Table

In 2016 Solange Knowles released the deeply moving, confrontational and important album A Seat At The Table. A look back!

Ingrid Chavez debuts with May 19 1992

One of the most unusual Paisley Park Records releases appeared in 1991. This is the story of Ingrid Chavez, Prince, and May 19 1992.

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Reviews

Siba – Parazeitgeist

Siba released her debut album Parazeitgeist today. A stunning artistic statement from an artist who deserves to be heard!

Prince – Calabama EP

Today the Prince Estate released the Calabama EP. An attempt to make amends? If so, it works!

Prince – Timeless

Unfortunately the Prince compilation Timeless is unbalanced and inanimate. And yet... just for Heaven alone it comes highly recommended!

Siba goes viral – Dounana

The story of Dounana, the song by the Syrian artist Siba, which went viral, two years after its initial release!

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In memoriams

In memoriam: Dolly Parton 1946-2026

In memoriam: Afrika Bambaataa 1957-2026

In memoriam: Jeffrey Lee Pierce 1958-1996

In memoriam: Bunny Wailer 1947-2021

In memoriam: Sly Dunbar 1952-2026

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Concerts

The Waterboys featuring Steve Earle, 09/10/2026

4/5: The Waterboys and Steve Earle together were more than just a one-off ensembl. It seemed they were made for each other! Beautiful and exhilarating evening!