On January 10, 2016, David Bowie passed away. His final single, Lazarus, turned out to be a moving farewell. Long live Bowie!
Category: Story
Jan 04 2026
The story of Prince and the Stranger Things finale
Prince’s music was used in the finale of the Stranger Things series. How did the show accomplish that feat?
Aug 29 2025
The Cure – The Head On The Door – Reissue liner notes
In 2006 The Cure’s The Head On The Door was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Aug 16 2025
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Freaky Styley – “Wanted” ad campaign
EMI America developed a “Wanted” ad campaign to promote the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Freaky Styley. See the full campaign here!
Aug 15 2025
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Freaky Styley – Reissue liner notes
In 2003 Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Freaky Styley was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Jun 19 2025
Neil Young – Tonight’s The Night – Extras
The full liner notes, inlays and insert texts off the Neil Young album Tonight’s The Night!
May 22 2025
Brigitte Bond: the story of the “Beat girl”
The “Beat girl” logo is based on a 1964 picture. The story of the twisting Brigitte Bond can be read here!
May 21 2025
Springsteen vs Trump
Springsteen vs Trump. Criticism on the administration from Bruce Springsteen is followed by childlish reactions (and lies) from the White House.
May 16 2025
Paul McCartney in Japan 1980: drugs, jail, deportation
In 1980 Wings were to tour Japan for the very first time, but Paul McCartney was caught on possession of cannabis and put in a Japanese cell. The complete story!
Dec 24 2024
Wham! – Last Christmas: the ultimate Christmas feeling?
In 1984 Wham! released the Christmas classic Last Christmas. The intended number 1 that didn’t quite make it. A look back.
Nov 08 2024
O(+> – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic – Billboard article
Op September 4, 1999, it was officially announced that O(+> was about to release a new album: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic!
Sep 30 2024
The Police and Dutch satire by Koot and Bie in 1979
In 1979 the Dutch satirical duo Koot and Bie broadcast a sketch about an old man, who, thanks to The Police, was young again, just for a little while.
Aug 23 2024
Prince – Shelved Project – I’ll Do Anything
In 1992 Prince was asked to write some songs for the planned musical I’ll Do Anything. It all didn’t play out as was expected.
Jul 03 2024
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
In the United Kingdom raves were actively prosecuted. It even led to criminalization according to the law: Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.
Jun 04 2024
The Glamorous Life, the complete Sheila E. – Prince story
In 1984 Sheila E. released her debut The Glamorous Life. It would be the start of a years’ long conjunction with Prince. A look back.
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