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Articles by Alan York

‘Sunshine On Leith’: Behind The Proclaimers’ Dazzling Second Album
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‘Sunshine On Leith’: Behind The Proclaimers’ Dazzling Second Album

Containing their signature hit, I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), ‘Sunshine On Leith’ is The Proclaimers’ defining album.

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Play Intimate Show At New York’s Apollo Theater

Red Hot Chili Peppers To Play Intimate Show At New York’s Apollo Theater

On September 13, the group will head to NYC to perform at the 1,500-capacity venue for a one-off gig for SiriusXM.

Why Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Debut Album Was Years Ahead Of Its Time
In Depth

Why Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Debut Album Was Years Ahead Of Its Time

Arguably the first record to fuse punk, funk and rap music, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ debut album continues to grow in stature.

Darryl Hunt, Bassist With The Pogues, Dies Aged 72

Darryl Hunt, Bassist With The Pogues, Dies Aged 72

Hunt took over from original Pogues bassist Cait O'Riordan in 1986 and co-wrote some of their best-loved songs including Love You Till The End.

Tributes Roll In For Olivia Newton-John Following The ‘Grease’ Star’s Death

Tributes Roll In For Olivia Newton-John Following The ‘Grease’ Star’s Death

John Travolta and Kylie Minogue led the tributes to the much-loved, chart-topping Australian singer

Best Songs About Cats: 15 Purrfect Paeans To Feline Friends
List & Guides

Best Songs About Cats: 15 Purrfect Paeans To Feline Friends

Running the gamut from classic rock and sophisticated pop to rockabilly and jazz, the best songs about cats will keep you feline groovy.

Ed Sheeran Becomes UK’s Biggest-Selling Albums Artist Of 2020s

Ed Sheeran Becomes UK’s Biggest-Selling Albums Artist Of 2020s

Sheeran's = ('Equals') has now overtaken the previous best-seller, Adele's '30' for domestic sales.

Iron Maiden Confirmed To Headline 2023 Wacken Open Air Festival

Iron Maiden Confirmed To Headline 2023 Wacken Open Air Festival

Next year, the German festival will run from 2-5 August and also feature Megadeth, Drokpkick Murphys, Deicide and more.

Best 60s Songs: 20 Stone-Cold Classics From Pop’s Golden Decade
List & Guides

Best 60s Songs: 20 Stone-Cold Classics From Pop’s Golden Decade

In the era of Beatles and Monkees, the times certainly were a-changin’ – and the best 60s songs provided a soundtrack like no other.

Listen To Slipknot’s Brand New Single, ‘Yen’

Listen To Slipknot’s Brand New Single, ‘Yen’

The band's new album, 'The End, So Far' is set for release through Roadrunner on 30 September.

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