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
Dance Craze, the movie and soundtrack
On February 14, 1981, the soundtrack to the 2 Tone film Dance Craze was released. Exciting, uptempo ska in optimum form.
2Pac – All Eyez On Me
In 1996 2Pac released a double album: All Eyez On Me, a highly successful and influential hiphop album. 2Pac was on top of the world.
Minneapolis Genius, the first Prince recordings
In 1986 the first recordings of Prince emerged. Titled Minneapolis Genius everyone could hear what Prince was up to before his solo career.
The Cramps – A Date With Elvis
In 1986 The Cramps released their studio album A Date With Elvis, sultry, swampy psychobilly at its finest!
The 10 best Golden Earring singles
Golden Earring, the most successful Dutch band, which existed for more than 60 years, is no more. The 10 best singles!
Reviews
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!
Little Simz – Lotus
Little Simz released her sixth album on June 6, 2025, and it's arguably her best yet. A review of a masterpiece!
Bryan Ferry & Amelia Barratt – Loose Talk
And then there was Loose Talk, an album that sees almost 80 year old Bryan Ferry going into new directions yet again. Original, moody and beautiful!
Concerts
David Byrne, 02/15/2026
5/5: David Byrne in a show that overwhelmed on very front. Just like 7.5 years before it was an intoxicating experience!
Ibrahim Maalouf, 12/17/2025
3/5: Ibrahim Maalouf was good, professional, but it lacked something. Time for a Maalouf break.
Claw Boys Claw, 12/06/2025
4/5: Claw Boys Claw at the Amsterdam Paradiso. Goodbye to the legendary Dutch band, that's on fire one last time.
News items
News: Cat Power – The Greatest Redux and The Greatest Tour
Cat Power announced a 20th Anniversary Tour for her fabulous album The Greatest, and a new EP called Redux!
Sub articles
David Bowie – The major 1976 interviews
In 1975/1976 David Bowie's addiction was at an all-time high. He decided to give 2 major interviews. Not the best of his ideas.
