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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

‘Vol.3: (The Subliminal Verses)’: Behind Slipknot’s Mind-Altering Third Album

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‘Vol.3: (The Subliminal Verses)’: Behind Slipknot’s Mind-Altering Third Album

Bouncing back after the harrowing ‘Iowa’, nu-metal icons Slipknot made their mainstream breakthrough with ‘Vol.3: (The Subliminal Verses)’.

Best Yes Albums: All 23 Studio Releases, Ranked, Reviewed

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Best Yes Albums: All 23 Studio Releases, Ranked, Reviewed

Seminal prog-rock classics, the best Yes albums showcase the incredible musicianship at the heart of the group’s success.

‘Animals’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Pink Floyd’s Orwellian Opus

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‘Animals’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Pink Floyd’s Orwellian Opus

A track-by-track guide to every song on Pink Floyd’s ‘Animals’ album – a politically charged howl that captured the unrest of 70s Britain.

‘Ghost Stories’: How Chris Martin Bore His Soul On Coldplay’s Haunting Sixth Album

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‘Ghost Stories’: How Chris Martin Bore His Soul On Coldplay’s Haunting Sixth Album

Grieving the end of his marriage, Chris Martin moved beyond heartbreak to find hope on Coldplay’s sixth album, ‘Ghost Stories’.

Biggest Rap Beefs: 10 Sizzling Hip-Hop Feuds, From Biggie V Tupac To Kendrick V Drake

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Biggest Rap Beefs: 10 Sizzling Hip-Hop Feuds, From Biggie V Tupac To Kendrick V Drake

Spawning vicious diss tracks, the biggest rap beefs turn bad blood into cruel battles of lyrical warfare between hip-hop stars.

‘Faces’: Why Mac Miller’s Mixtape Is A Jazz-Rap Masterclass

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‘Faces’: Why Mac Miller’s Mixtape Is A Jazz-Rap Masterclass

Ditching frat-boy raps in favour of introspection, Mac Miller’s 2014 mixtape, ‘Faces’, saw the rapper tear off his mask and find a new voice.

‘Computer World’: When Kraftwerk Foretold The Future

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‘Computer World’: When Kraftwerk Foretold The Future

With the digital age dawning, Kraftwerk’s ‘Computer World’ album offered an uncanny foresight into the anxieties of the present day.

Best Eurovision Songs: 30 Unforgettable Performances

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Best Eurovision Songs: 30 Unforgettable Performances

From landmark LGBTQ+ entries to wild costumes and perfect pop, the best Eurovision songs offer irresistible moments of joy.

‘A Sky Full Of Stars’: How Coldplay Embraced EDM For Their Euphoric Single

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‘A Sky Full Of Stars’: How Coldplay Embraced EDM For Their Euphoric Single

Guided by their faith in the universe, Coldplay’s team-up with Avicii on A Sky Full Of Stars saw the planets align for a galaxy-sized hit.

Best Hipgnosis Album Covers: 20 Must-See Artworks From Pink Floyd To Led Zeppelin

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Best Hipgnosis Album Covers: 20 Must-See Artworks From Pink Floyd To Led Zeppelin

Always audacious, zany and cavalier, the best Hipgnosis album covers changed the world by marrying radical imagery with life-changing music.