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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

‘Time’ Album Review: Simply Red Bring A Dose Of Heartfelt Pop Nostalgia

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‘Time’ Album Review: Simply Red Bring A Dose Of Heartfelt Pop Nostalgia

A mixture of soul, funk, R&B and blues, Simply Red’s 13th album, ‘Time’, finds Mick Hucknall in sincere and life-affirming form.

‘Blue’: The Story Behind Simply Red’s Melancholic Sixth Album

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‘Blue’: The Story Behind Simply Red’s Melancholic Sixth Album

Marking a pivotal moment in Mick Hucknall’s career, Simply Red’s ‘Blue’ album saw him poignantly explore the past to express his sorrows.

‘Seasons End’: How Marillion Embarked On A New Era

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‘Seasons End’: How Marillion Embarked On A New Era

With the arrival of new singer Steve Hogarth, Marillion’s 1989 album, ‘Seasons End’, made the neo-prog heroes a formidable pop-rock force.

Best Enya Albums: All 8 Studio Releases, Ranked, Reviewed

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Best Enya Albums: All 8 Studio Releases, Ranked, Reviewed

Full of uniquely spiritual views and ethereal harmonies, the best Enya albums prove why the Irish songstress is the “Queen Of New Age Pop”.

Best Jason Mraz Songs: 10 Charming Folk-Pop Gems

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Best Jason Mraz Songs: 10 Charming Folk-Pop Gems

Filled with catchy melodies and clever wordplay, the best Jason Mraz songs have a playfulness and optimism that’s rare in pop music.

Express Yourself: The Story Behind Madonna’s Anthem Of Female Empowerment

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Express Yourself: The Story Behind Madonna’s Anthem Of Female Empowerment

With an iconic intro that’s arguably as famous as the song itself, Express Yourself delivered Madonna’s message clear into pop’s mainstream.

‘Take This To Your Grave’: The Fall Out Boy Album That Resurrected Pop-Punk

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‘Take This To Your Grave’: The Fall Out Boy Album That Resurrected Pop-Punk

With its raw production and angsty lyrics, Fall Out Boy’s debut album, ‘Take This To Your Grave’, opened doors for countless emo bands.

Best Songs About Space: 10 Sonic Booms For Interstellar Voyagers

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Best Songs About Space: 10 Sonic Booms For Interstellar Voyagers

Capturing a sense of awe and wonder, the best songs about space will take you on a cosmic journey you’ll never forget.

‘Humanz’: How Gorillaz Evolved With Their Apocalyptic Fifth Album

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‘Humanz’: How Gorillaz Evolved With Their Apocalyptic Fifth Album

With a guest-packed premonition of a Trump-run dystopia, Gorillaz’s fifth album, ‘Humanz’, reflected a world on the brink of turmoil.

‘Return To The 36 Chambers’: When Ol’ Dirty Bastard Dropped ‘The Dirty Version’

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‘Return To The 36 Chambers’: When Ol’ Dirty Bastard Dropped ‘The Dirty Version’

The debut album by Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard, ‘Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version’ was a hardcore hip-hop classic.