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Glenn Fosbraey

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Obsessing over the ‘true’ meaning of lyrics misses the point of songwriting

Many of us assume that everything a musician sings emerges from some autobiographical impulse – but the same doesn’t happen with TV or film...

11.12.2024 5

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Midas Man: Brian Epstein biopic captures the complexity that made the Beatles manager so brilliant

A few minutes after I took my seat at an advanced screening of Amazon Prime’s Brian Epstein biopic, Midas Man, I found myself engaged in Beatles...

04.11.2024 7

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Songwriters have long revealed the ugly side of ‘love’ – from John Lennon to Mariah Carey

For as long as pop music has existed, there have been love songs. And as long as there have been love songs, songwriters have been wrestling with what...

15.10.2024 8

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The seven greatest cover songs of all time – according to music experts

We recently asked subscribers to our arts and culture newsletter, Something Good, to name their favourite cover song. We received a range of replies,...

26.09.2024 7

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Linkin Park reform with a new singer – three other bands that have successfully done the same

Linkin Park have announced that they are reforming, seven years after disbanding due to the death of lead singer Chester Bennington. Along with the...

18.09.2024 10

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Oasis: expert explains the formula for a successful band reunion – and why some crash and burn

The worst-kept secret in the music world is out: Oasis are back. And the only real surprise is that it’s taken so long for it to happen. Since there...

28.08.2024 5

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Oasis reunion: five things that made Definitely Maybe a modern classic

Liam and Noel Gallagher have finally announced an Oasis reunion tour, 15 years after they disbanded due to their constant feuds. Definitely Maybe, the...

27.08.2024 7

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Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso is the ‘song of the summer’ – but it hides a worrying trend

Sabrina Carpenter’s “song of the summer”, Espresso is still riding high in the charts. The only thing keeping it off the top spot in the current...

01.07.2024 4

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Eminem’s new single, Houdini, is a self-referential reminder of his unstoppable anti-hero  appeal

Eminem burst onto the music scene in 1999 with The Slim Shady LP. The album’s lead single, My Name Is, introduced himself to the world along with...

10.06.2024 20

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Four ways to cultivate a unique taste in music in the age of streaming algorithms

One of the positive things about modern media is that artists can now get their music into the world without having to first impress industry...

01.05.2024 20

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Special edition vinyl albums cause some fans delight – but others suspect a cynical marketing ploy

Streaming may still be the preferred method of music consumption for the vast majority of us in 2024, but vinyl, cassettes, and even the long-unloved...

09.04.2024 10

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An ode to the social realism of ‘boring’ lyrics – from The Kinks to The Streets

The majority of chart artists content themselves with writing lyrics about relationships, breakups or their lavish lifestyles. Take the current top 10...

01.03.2024 10

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How to write a love song – three tips for beginners from a songwriting expert

Love and romance are unquestionably the dominant lyrical themes of popular music. In fact, research in 2017 found that “love” has been the most...

09.02.2024 5

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Music can ease the January blues – but the types of songs that work depend on your age and mindset

Music can significantly boost your mental health – delivering benefits similar to those provided by exercise or weight loss. It can also reduce...

15.01.2024 6

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