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Luke Edwards

Luke is a freelance music journalist and the founder of the British Music History YouTube channel and website. Formerly Head Of Music at De Montfort University’s student radio station, Demon FM, he has been sharing his passion for music for many years, writing for numerous online publications ever since contributing to the NME Student Guide in 2008. While much of his career has been spent working as a professional marketer and content-marketing strategist, his long-term goal is to use his writing as a springboard to establishing himself as a music historian.

Articles by Luke Edwards

‘The Long Road’: The Story Behind Nickelback’s Full-Throttle Fourth Album

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‘The Long Road’: The Story Behind Nickelback’s Full-Throttle Fourth Album

Turbo-charged and unstoppably catchy, Nickelback’s fourth album, ‘The Long Road’, found the group speeding towards greatness.

‘Tattoos’: How Jason Derulo’s Third Album Made Its Mark

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‘Tattoos’: How Jason Derulo’s Third Album Made Its Mark

Recorded after overcoming an almost fatal neck injury, Jason Derulo’s third album ‘Tattoos’, saw the pop-R&B star find a new lease of life.

‘The Broadsword And The Beast’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Heroic Synth-Rock Epic

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‘The Broadsword And The Beast’: Behind Jethro Tull’s Heroic Synth-Rock Epic

A sword-wielding saga, Jethro Tull’s ‘The Broadsword And The Beast’ album blurs the lines between medieval fantasy and modern politics.

Best 2020s Songs: 10 Tracks The Define The Decade We Live In

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Best 2020s Songs: 10 Tracks The Define The Decade We Live In

From nostalgic pop bangers to timeless R&B balladry, the best 2020s songs have united, healed and inspired us in an ever-changing world.

Best 2000s Album Covers: 10 Great Artworks From The Noughties

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Best 2000s Album Covers: 10 Great Artworks From The Noughties

From artful imaginings to dystopian concepts, the best 2000s album covers capture the essence of a turbulent decade.

Best Reading And Leeds Festival Performances: 20 Legendary Highlights

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Best Reading And Leeds Festival Performances: 20 Legendary Highlights

Spanning rock, hip-hop and metal, the best Reading and Leeds Festival performances have become some of the most talked-about gigs of all time.

‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom

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‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom

With its mellow soft-rock, Gerry Rafferty’s second album, ‘City To City’, catapulted the Scottish songwriter into the big leagues.

Best Music Producers: 10 Pioneers Of Studio Magic

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Best Music Producers: 10 Pioneers Of Studio Magic

Casting spells of sonic sorcery across the ages, the best music producers continue to enchant listeners with their acts of studio wizardry.

‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album

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‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album

Dazzlingly ambitious and musically astute, Diddy’s fourth album, Press Play, totally reinvigorated his presence among hip-hop’s elite.

‘Swimming’: How Mac Miller’s Fifth Album Plumbed The Depths Of His Psyche

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‘Swimming’: How Mac Miller’s Fifth Album Plumbed The Depths Of His Psyche

Showcasing his growth as an artist, Mac Miller’s fifth album, ‘Swimming’, saw the rapper dive deep into introspection and vulnerability.