R&B and soul are in the midst of a quiet transformation. While chart-toppers continue to dominate with slick production and streaming appeal, a new wave of artists is pushing the genre forward from the ground up. Some blend soul with jazz, Afrobeats or alternative R&B. Others strip it back to emotional vocals and raw storytelling. […]
11 Rising Soul / R&B Artists You Should Know In 2025 Read More »
Charity singles have become part of the UK’s cultural landscape. They unite artists to raise money and awareness in times of crisis. From the seismic impact of Band Aid in 1984 to more recent efforts responding to mental health, national tragedies, and global emergencies, these songs show how music and social conscience can intersect, and
A Timeline Of UK Charity Singles: From Band Aid To Now Read More »
Forty years ago this month, the world stopped for Live Aid. On 13 July 1985, two stadiums, thousands of fans, and nearly two billion TV viewers across 150 countries came together for what would become one of the most ambitious and significant live music events in history. From the moment BBC broadcaster Richard Skinner opened
Forty Years On: How Live Aid Defined 1985 And Changed Music Forever Read More »
The early 2000s marked a turning point in pop music, driven by a wave of female artists who redefined what it meant to be a global star. These women weren’t just selling records. They were rewriting the rules, taking creative control, and shaping the sound of a new generation. Their albums captured heartbreak, defiance, ambition,
Iconic Female Pop Albums Of The 2000s Read More »
The BBC, especially in the 20th century, maintained strict content standards—regulating language, politics, religion, sexuality, and drug references. What might seem conservative now reflected a different era of public broadcasting. Below, I’ve curated notable cases where music collided with controversy, and the BBC stepped in. 1. D‑Mob – We Call It Acieed Why it was
Banned By The BBC: 17 Controversial Songs That Got Silenced And The Reason Why Read More »
From intimate jazz lounges to massive arenas, these are the top places to see live music in the Emirates The UAE is no longer just a stop-off for global tours, it’s become a destination. With artists such as Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar, Armin van Buuren, and Alicia Keys gracing stages across the country in recent years,
The Best Live Music Venues In The UAE Read More »
From Armin to Afrobeats, here’s how the Emirates has quietly turned itself into a serious player on the international music scene The UAE is no longer just a stopover between Europe and Asia. In the past five years, it’s become a full-blown destination for the global music industry. With major festivals, arena shows, regional talent
Why The UAE Is Becoming A Global Music Destination Read More »
When it comes to writing about Oasis, there are plenty of books that dive into the chaos, the fights, and the massive egos. But very few take a scalpel to the music itself. That changes with A Sound So Very Loud: The Inside Story of Every Song Oasis Recorded — a new deep-dive from longtime
In the crates at the back of a record shop in Shibuya or tucked between ECM rarities at an indie fair in Berlin, one thing gets a certain kind of collector’s pulse racing: a thin band of paper wrapped around the edge of a Japanese LP. To most people, it looks like throwaway packaging, but
The Japanese Obi Strip Obsession: Why Vinyl Collectors Can’t Resist Read More »
Cyndi Lauper’s eighth studio album, Shine, has one of the most chaotic backstories in her discography. Originally scheduled for a September 2001 release via Edel Records, it was shelved when the label abruptly folded. Promo copies leaked online and fan forums buzzed with speculation. Despite a limited EP in 2002, the full album didn’t officially
The Almost-Lost Album: Why Cyndi Lauper’s “Shine” Was Almost Forgotten Read More »
