Jason Draper

Articles by Jason Draper

In Depth

A chart smash and a return to Hollywood credibility, Prince’s ‘Batman’ soundtrack album was another game-changing success.

Interviews

Filmed in 2018, ‘education entertainment recreation’ finds New Order fresh as ever. ‘We’re always thinking of ways to update,’ they tell Dig!

In Depth

Perceived by some to be a cash-in novelty song, Space Oddity laid out David Bowie’s longstanding themes of isolation, alienation and fame.

In Depth

With its stripped-back shows, Pet Shop Boys’ Discovery tour found Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe feeling ‘more liberated as people’.

In Depth

The best Prince songs explore sexuality, spirituality and humanity with a deep understanding of their interwoven complexities.

In Depth

Pushing his music into uncharted territory, ‘Parade’ drew upon jazz, funk and pop to deliver ‘a celebration of his creativity’.

Interviews

A make-or-break album, ‘Aqualung’ has become Jethro Tull’s most-loved work. ‘I wanted to make a mark,’ frontman Ian Anderson tells Dig!

Interviews

With the albums ‘Entertainment!’ and ‘Solid Gold’, Gang Of Four pulled rock music apart. ‘We invented our own thing,’ Jon King tells Dig!

In Depth

From intimate portraits to outrageous statements of intent, the best Prince album covers created a world that was entirely his own.

List & Guides

The best David Bowie album covers not only traced his musical evolution, they elevated record sleeves to the status of high art.

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