In 1981 Brian Eno and David Byrne released the innovative and inventive masterpiece My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts. A look back!
Feb 20 2026
Stray Cats and the rockabily revival
In 1981 Stray Cats demanded their place in the spotlight with the release of their highly successful debut album. A look back!
Feb 14 2026
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.
Feb 13 2026
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.
Feb 12 2026
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.
Feb 02 2026
The Cramps – A Date With Elvis
In 1986 The Cramps released their studio album A Date With Elvis, sultry, swampy psychobilly at its finest!
Feb 01 2026
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!
Jan 23 2026
David Bowie – Station To Station
In 1976 David Bowie released the stunning Station To Station, a year that was also characterized by cocaine, fascism, Isolar and leaving the US!
Jan 20 2026
The story of Cat Power’s superb The Greatest
Cat Power gets the success she didn’t ask for, but most certainly deserved, with the release of The Greatest. The full story!
Jan 10 2026
David Bowie – Lazarus
On January 10, 2016, David Bowie passed away. His final single, Lazarus, turned out to be a moving farewell. Long live Bowie!
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