In 1985 The Family, a Prince sattelite act, released their debut. The album was and is a great example of the crossroads Prince found himself at. Impressive and innovative!
Aug 07 2020
Deee-Lite’s Groove Is In the Heart
On August 7th, 1990, Deee-Lite debuted with their stunning World Clique album. It contained one of the biggest hits of the decade: Groove Is In The Heart. A look back.
Jul 28 2020
Zapp, revolutionary electro funk pioneers
On July 28th, 1980, the influential electro funk band Zapp released their debut album. More Bounce To The Ounce was the start of an interesting and tragic career.
Jul 22 2020
Lianne La Havas (by guest author Timur)
My 11 year old son is crazy about Lianne La Havas’ music. So much so that he wrote a story about her on his blog. He luckily agreed to publsih it here as well. Have fun!
Jul 18 2020
Joy And Pain, the story of Maze
In 1980 Maze release their fourth album, the exquisite Joy And Pain. A look back at the album and the career of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly!
Jul 13 2020
Live Aid, the day the world cared (and wanted to see music)
On July 13th, 1985, the most important and impressive concert of the 1980s took place in London and Philadephia: the benefit concert Live Aid. A look back.
Jul 04 2020
Sufjan Stevens releases his beautiful and moving Illinois
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.
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