Author: Norman van den Wildenberg

In the autumn of 1982, something remarkable happened in the British charts. Whilst bands such as Duran Duran and Soft Cell dominated with their synthesiser sounds, a funk

When the sun slowly sets on the horizon and the world is enveloped in the enchanting hues of twilight, a magical door opens to a realm of sounds.

It was spring 1979 when a new band reached number two in the UK charts. No slick pop production, no polished radio-friendly sound, but an idiosyncratic story about

When the sun slowly sets on the horizon and the world is enveloped in the enchanting hues of twilight, a magical door opens to a realm of sounds.

Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff has died, marking the end of one of the most influential careers in modern music. The Jamaican singer, songwriter, musician, and actor was widely

This Sunday evening, Da Lata performed at London’s Jazz Cafe to celebrate the official release of their new album “Edge of Blue”. It was a night filled with

In the early eighties, when synthesisers dominated pop music, “Dance Hall Days” by Wang Chung appeared as a striking phenomenon. With its synth-pop sound and infectious rhythm, the

When the sun slowly sets on the horizon and the world is enveloped in the enchanting hues of twilight, a magical door opens to a realm of sounds.

In 1983, the American hip-hop group The Rock Steady Crew released their debut single: ” (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew”. This track, taken from their album “Ready

When the sun slowly sets on the horizon and the world is enveloped in the enchanting hues of twilight, a magical door opens to a realm of sounds.