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
Rain Tree Crow, Japan part II?
In 1991 Japan Japan returned one last time under the moniker Rain Tree Crow: the story of a beautful, but doomed album.
The Brothers Johnson
In 1976 The Brothers Johnson made their debut with Look Out For #1, the start of a short lightning-fast career. A look back.
Underworld’s spectacular Second Toughest In The Infants album
In 1996 Underworld released their masterpiece and dance classic Second Toughest In The Infants. A look back!
Nick Drake – Bryter Layter
In 1971 Nick Drake released his second album: the beautiful, melancholy, jazzy folk of Bryter Layter. Read the story here!
Eno and Byrne create history: My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
In 1981 Brian Eno and David Byrne released the innovative and inventive masterpiece My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts. A look back!
Reviews
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!
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!
Concerts
Peter Hook & The Light, 03/17/2026
3½/5: Peter Hook & The Light brought emotion, excitement and experience to Amsterdam, but were often marred by sound issues.
Afro Anatolian Tales, 02/21/2026
4/5: Afro Anatolian Tales at the Bimhuis in Amsterdam. A truly special experience, with topmusicians providing Art and emotion.
News items
News: Parade Deluxe Edition – It’s Coming!
Prince And The Revoltution's masterful Parade gets the re-release treatment: Deluxe or Expanded?
Sub articles
Underworld – Second Toughest In The Infants – Reissue liner notes
In 2015 Underworld's Second Toughest In The Infants was re-released, with extra music and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Opinions
L’Espresso – L’Abuso
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