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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

Best Christmas Songs: 70 Classic Tracks For The Holiday Season

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Best Christmas Songs: 70 Classic Tracks For The Holiday Season

From festive celebrations to seasonal sass and holiday heartbreak, the best Christmas songs cover all the Yuletide bases.

Best Corrs Songs: 20 Folk-Pop Anthems From Ireland’s Sibling Stars

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Best Corrs Songs: 20 Folk-Pop Anthems From Ireland’s Sibling Stars

The best Corrs songs grew from folk roots into pop-rock greatness, helping the group become one of the most successful Irish bands ever.

‘Fragile’: How Yes Broke The Mould With Their Fourth Album

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‘Fragile’: How Yes Broke The Mould With Their Fourth Album

Marking the start of Yes’ golden era, their 1971 album, ‘Fragile’, was a seminal prog-rock classic shimmering with spiritual longing.

Most Annoying Songs Of All Time: 10 Ear-Bashing Horrors To Avoid!

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Most Annoying Songs Of All Time: 10 Ear-Bashing Horrors To Avoid!

From viral novelties to chart-topping hits, the most annoying songs of all time never fail to cause irritation of the ears.

‘Absolution’: The Muse Magnum Opus That Foretold The End Times

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‘Absolution’: The Muse Magnum Opus That Foretold The End Times

A sweeping work of apocalyptic fervour, Muse’s third album, ‘Absolution’ is an alt-rock masterpiece capturing the angst of a post-9/11 world.

‘Silence Is Easy’: Starsailor Talk Their “Triumphant And Joyous” Second Album

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‘Silence Is Easy’: Starsailor Talk Their “Triumphant And Joyous” Second Album

Full of orchestral splendour, Starsailor’s second album, ‘Silence Is Easy’, still feels ‘fresh and relevant’ says frontman James Walsh.

‘Both Sides’: The Revealing Story Behind Phil Collins’ Most Personal Album

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‘Both Sides’: The Revealing Story Behind Phil Collins’ Most Personal Album

Recorded in the middle of relationship difficulties, the ‘Both Sides’ album saw Phil Collins close a chapter on his personal struggles.

‘Talk On Corners’: The Folk-Pop Triumph Of The Corrs’ Second Album

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‘Talk On Corners’: The Folk-Pop Triumph Of The Corrs’ Second Album

Taking their Celtic roots to new commercial heights, The Corrs’ second album, ‘Talk On Corners’ became a watershed moment for Irish pop-rock.

‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’: Behind The Streets’ New Album

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‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’: Behind The Streets’ New Album

The Streets’ long-awaited sixth album, ‘The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light’, sees Mike Skinner’s storytelling go full-on cinematic.

Best 90s Albums: 30 Essential Records That Defined The Decade

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Best 90s Albums: 30 Essential Records That Defined The Decade

Summing up one of music’s most fondly-remembered eras, the best 90s albums define a puzzling decade that rewrote the rulebook for music.