In 1987 The Smiths disbanded. Luckily there was the swan song Strangeways, Here We Come. Is it better than its reputation suggests?
Sep 13 2022
Kate Bush demanded total freedom and releases The Dreaming
In 1982 Kate Bush released her fourth and most controversial album. The story of the fantastic The Dreaming!
Sep 11 2022
The opening of Paisley Park Studios
In 1987 the Paisley Park Studios complex was opened in Chanhassen, Minneapolis. It would turn into the main home base for Prince and eventually into his home.
Sep 04 2022
In 1992 Sugar debuts with the peerless Copper Blue
In 1992 Bob Mould’s new band Sugar debuted with Copper Blue. They gave an unforgettable first impression. The story of an astonishing debut.
Aug 14 2022
Crass became ambitious in 1982: Christ – The Album
In 1982 Crass released the boxset Christ – The Album: 15 new songs, a live album, a poster nad a booklet. Impressive!
Aug 06 2022
The 10 best Madonna singles
As a tribute to the most successful female artist of all time, A Pop Life presents a compilation of the best Madonna singles.
Jul 23 2022
Sylvian & Sakamoto release the beautiful Bamboo Houses & Bamboo Music!
In 1982 David Sylvian and Ryuichi Sakamoto released their first joint single. Exciting and subtle: Bamboo Houses / Bamboo Music!
Jul 19 2022
FM op 5, Prince & A Pop Life
On July 9th, 2022, I was interviewed by Dutch radio giant Felix Meurders. Topic of the day: the best show I ever witnessed!
Jul 16 2022
Prince – Planet Earth
In 2007 Prince released Planet Earth. Was the album just as good as the preceding 3121, or was it Musicology part 2?
Jul 10 2022
Frank Ocean – channel ORANGE
In 2012 Frank Ocean released his album debut with the beautiful, intimate and original channel ORANGE. The world was able to enjoy pure musical talent again.
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