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‘Future Nostalgia’: Why Even COVID Couldn’t Stop Dua Lipa’s Breakthrough
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‘Future Nostalgia’: Why Even COVID Couldn’t Stop Dua Lipa’s Breakthrough

Released as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world, Dua Lipa’s second album, ‘Future Nostalgia’, set the scene for better times ahead.

Chain Reaction: How Diana Ross Sparked A Renaissance In The 80s
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Chain Reaction: How Diana Ross Sparked A Renaissance In The 80s

Written by Bee Gees and performed to perfection by Diana Ross, Chain Reaction updated the 60s girl-group sound for a new pop era.

‘Van Halen II’: How Van Halen Created A Second Classic Chart-Busting Album
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‘Van Halen II’: How Van Halen Created A Second Classic Chart-Busting Album

‘Van Halen II’ was recorded at lightning speed, yet Van Halen’s energised second album has endured, making its mark as a classic rock record.

I’m Every Woman: The Story Behind Chaka Khan’s Empowerment Anthem
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I’m Every Woman: The Story Behind Chaka Khan’s Empowerment Anthem

Chaka Khan has said she ‘grew into’ her signature song, I’m Every Woman. Here’s why it speaks to everyone – regardless of gender.

Constant Craving: How k.d lang Created Perfect Hymn To Desire
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Constant Craving: How k.d lang Created Perfect Hymn To Desire

A song that k.d. lang was ‘reluctant to sing’, Constant Craving is beloved by fans drawn to its mix of vulnerability and pleasure. Here’s why…

‘13’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Every Song On Blur’s Classic Album
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‘13’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Every Song On Blur’s Classic Album

The ‘13’ album took Blur far beyond anything they’d ever done before, as revealed by this track-by-track guide to each of its songs.

‘Fugazi’: In Support Of Marillion’s Misunderstood Second Album
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‘Fugazi’: In Support Of Marillion’s Misunderstood Second Album

With frontman Fish exploring darker lyrical paths, Marillion’s 1984 album, ‘Fugazi’, became one of the neo-prog band’s most overlooked gems.

Good Times Bad Times: The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s First US Single
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Good Times Bad Times: The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s First US Single

Sharp, accessible and full of classic-rock hooks, the John Paul Jones-penned song Good Times Bad Times gave Led Zeppelin lift-off in the US.

Burning Up: Behind The Madonna Classic That Lit Up The Dance Charts
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Burning Up: Behind The Madonna Classic That Lit Up The Dance Charts

Part of the demo collection that scored Madonna a record deal, Burning Up remains a fascinating outlier among her early hits.

Girls & Boys: How A Disco Pastiche Gave Blur Their Breakthrough Hit
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Girls & Boys: How A Disco Pastiche Gave Blur Their Breakthrough Hit

With its canny lyrics and irresistible beat, Girls & Boys is the career-making song that crowned Blur the kings of Britpop.

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