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The Sounds of Solitude: How Brian Wilson’s Inner Struggles Shaped the Beach Boys’ Greatest Music
In December 1964, Brian Wilson’s life took a dramatic turn, forever altering the course of the Beach Boys and reshaping music history.

Victor Stranges
Feb 193 min read
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Jason Falkner: A Retrospective on a Power Pop Craftsman
Falkner stands alongside artists like XTC and Elvis Costello as a master of intelligent, well-crafted pop.

Victor Stranges
Feb 196 min read
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CONCERT REVIEW - Patti Smith, Melbourne (Australia) 1997
I don't know what it was but her conviction was absolute and she seemed to have some sort of authority while she was on stage; a power.
Victor Stranges
Feb 194 min read
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The Stone Roses: A Timeless Debut That Defined Madchester and Inspired Britpop
I was working in a suburban record shop that still carried vinyl in 1989. CDs had, by then, outstripped sales of vinyl. Some may remember...
Victor Stranges
Feb 193 min read
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Lana Del Rey’s Upcoming Album: A New Era in Her Evolving Artistic Journey
Drawing from her fascination with the myths and realities of American life, this album promises to be a reflective journey through her ...
Zac Wilde
Feb 193 min read
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A Tangled Melody: Tommy James, the Mob, and the Music Industry’s Dark Underbelly
The American music industry—a glittering emblem of creativity and rebellion—has long been shadowed by less savory forces...
Victor Stranges
Feb 195 min read
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From The Smiths to Solo Majesty: How Morrissey’s You Are The Quarry Reclaimed His Crown
There were some glorious moments over his first 6 solo albums but nothing prepared me for the majesty of his 2004 opus, "You Are The Quarry"
Victor Stranges
Feb 193 min read
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Encore: The Specials Deliver Timeless Relevance and Bold Reinvention
Its dark overtones and disdain for the political class are underpinned by a kooky horn section, strange key changes, and a generally ...
Victor Stranges
Feb 194 min read
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Spring Hill Fair by The Go-Betweens: A Quiet Australian Classic Album from 1984
Spring Hill Fair is a treasure waiting to be discovered—a moment of pure artistic expression from a band that dared to rewrite the rules...
Victor Stranges
Feb 193 min read
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Peter Freebairn’s Silhouettes & Cigarettes: A Sublime Convergence of Power-Pop and Emotional Introspection
Freebairn establishes himself as a formidable storyteller, weaving tales of love, loss, and resilience through melodies that are both ...
Zac Wilde
Feb 192 min read
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Jimmie Nicol’s 10 Days as a Beatle: A Brush with Fame, Followed by a Lifetime in Shadows
Despite reservations, manager Brian Epstein ultimately convinced George Harrison to agree to the temporary stand-in, thrusting Nicol into ..
Zac Wilde
Feb 193 min read
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David Bowie’s Let’s Dance: The Album That Turned an Arty Outsider into a Global Superstar
The partnership was electric. Bowie arrived at Rodgers’ Montreux home with a twelve-string acoustic guitar and played the beginnings of ...
Zac Wilde
Feb 195 min read
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Marvin Gaye’s Revolution in Soul: Inside What’s Going On
What’s Going On wasn’t simply an album; it was a deeply personal manifesto wrapped in an ambitious blend of jazz, soul, and orchestral ...
Zac Wilde
Feb 195 min read
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David Gilmour Opens Up on the “Dark Side of the Moon” and Wizard of Oz Synchronisation Myth: A Glimpse into Accidental Magic and Family Inspiration
The origins of this theory, known as "Dark Side of the Rainbow," date back to the 1990s when fans discovered uncanny alignments between ...
Zac Wilde
Feb 194 min read
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Ella & Louis: A Timeless Jazz Duet that Redefines Musical Chemistry
In 1956, Fitzgerald and Armstrong, two of the most iconic figures in jazz, came together for Ella And Louis, their inaugural collaboration.
Victor Stranges
Feb 194 min read
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London Calling: A Monument to Rock’s Rebellion and Renewal by The Clash
Drawing from rockabilly, reggae, ska, R&B, and even jazz, it painted a panoramic portrait of a world on the brink.
Zac Wilde
Feb 194 min read
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Shattered Brilliance: The Haunting Legacy of Big Star's Third/Sister Lovers
But what comes next is a confounding track called ‘Big Black Car’. It could easily find a home on Twin Peaks or a David Lynch movie.
Victor Stranges
Feb 194 min read
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The Sound of Their Stories: Ten Essential Music Biographies
Mötley Crüe’s collective autobiography reads like a time capsule from an era of unapologetic hedonism.
Zac Wilde
Feb 185 min read
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