In 2005 Sufjan Stevens impresses music lovers around the world with the stunningly beautiful and impressive Illinois. A true masterpiece that will never lose its magic.
Jun 27 2020
My 10 best Joy Division songs
It was about time: my 10 most favorite Joy Division songs. Including a short biography on the band and Ian Curtis and playlist!
Jun 22 2020
Black Lives Matter
A small selection of new music, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. Stop racism now!
Jun 20 2020
Emotional Rescue, the forgotten Rolling Stones album
In 1980 The Rolling Stones released the album (and single) Emotional Rescue. The album tends to be overlooked. Unjustly so. The story of a forgotten album.
Jun 12 2020
The first posthumous Joy Division release: Love Will Tear Us Apart
In June 1980 Joy Division was no more. Just one month earlier the future seemed bright, but it all changed on May 18th, 1980. The band’s first release since that date was the haunting Love Will Tear Us Apart.
Jun 02 2020
Prince live in 1990, the story of the Nude tour
On June 2nd, 1990, Prince launched his Nude Tour in Rotterdam. Following two of his most ambitious tours yet, it was time to relax and have some fun. The main goal was to have a party!
May 26 2020
COVID-19: (live)music in dire need? There’s something you can do!
Music matters, music relaxes, enriches lives, brings happiness and has the power to heal or transport you to other worlds.
May 16 2020
Devo’s third (and best?) album, Freedom Of Choice
In 1980 Devo released their third album. Freedom Of Choice saw the band taking a new turn which obviously connected to people. It was to be the band’s biggest succes, one that unfortunately wouldn’t be replicated.
May 15 2020
Prince – The 15 best B-sides!
This time the A Pop Life panel pondered the question which Prince B-side was the best of them all. Bram, Edward, Erwin, Herman, Leon, Rick en Vincent went to work and came up with the ultimate list!
May 09 2020
Linton Kwesi Johnson’s masterpiece Bass Culture
Linton Kwesi Johnson’s third album Bass Culture appeared in 1980. An impressive and rather depressing report on immigrant life in England. Read the complete story!
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