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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 2000s Album Covers: 10 Great Artworks From The Noughties

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Best 2000s Album Covers: 10 Great Artworks From The Noughties

From artful imaginings to dystopian concepts, the best 2000s album covers capture the essence of a turbulent decade.

Best Reading And Leeds Festival Performances: 20 Legendary Highlights

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Best Reading And Leeds Festival Performances: 20 Legendary Highlights

Spanning rock, hip-hop and metal, the best Reading and Leeds Festival performances have become some of the most talked-about gigs of all time.

‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom

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‘City To City’: How Gerry Rafferty’s Masterpiece Album Won Him Artistic Freedom

With its mellow soft-rock, Gerry Rafferty’s second album, ‘City To City’, catapulted the Scottish songwriter into the big leagues.

Best Music Producers: 10 Pioneers Of Studio Magic

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Best Music Producers: 10 Pioneers Of Studio Magic

Casting spells of sonic sorcery across the ages, the best music producers continue to enchant listeners with their acts of studio wizardry.

‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album

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‘Press Play’: The Story Behind Diddy’s Button-Pushing Fourth Album

Dazzlingly ambitious and musically astute, Diddy’s fourth album, Press Play, totally reinvigorated his presence among hip-hop’s elite.

‘Swimming’: How Mac Miller’s Fifth Album Plumbed The Depths Of His Psyche

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‘Swimming’: How Mac Miller’s Fifth Album Plumbed The Depths Of His Psyche

Showcasing his growth as an artist, Mac Miller’s fifth album, ‘Swimming’, saw the rapper dive deep into introspection and vulnerability.

Best Richard Wright Performances: 10 Songs That Define His Legacy

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Best Richard Wright Performances: 10 Songs That Define His Legacy

From Pink Floyd to solo work, the best Richard Wright performances prove how masterfully the keyboardist pushed prog rock into new territories.

Best Stormzy Songs: 10 Grime Anthems That Earn The Crown

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Best Stormzy Songs: 10 Grime Anthems That Earn The Crown

From chart-toppers to grime bangers, the best Stormzy songs showcase the rapper’s cultural impact and prove why he is the king of UK hip-hop.

‘A Passion Play’: Behind The Drama Of Jethro Tull’s Sixth Album

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‘A Passion Play’: Behind The Drama Of Jethro Tull’s Sixth Album

A theatrical bolt from the blue, Jethro Tull’s sixth album, ‘A Passion Play’, has been embraced as a cult favourite by prog-rock fans.

Ed Sheeran Artworks: All 18 Album And EP Covers, Ranked And Reviewed

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Ed Sheeran Artworks: All 18 Album And EP Covers, Ranked And Reviewed

Across many albums, EPs and collaborative projects, the best Ed Sheeran artworks show the evolution of the pop superstar’s visual identity.