Although “The Wild Rover” is now globally associated with Irish folk music, its origins surprisingly lie in 17th-century England. According to Brian Peters’ research in the Folk Music
In the spring of 1982, the British music scene was a melting pot of musical experimentation. New wave and synthpop dominated the airwaves, with bands like Duran Duran,
In the summer of 1983, an unexpected sound emerged from radios worldwide. A mysterious artist named Taco had transformed a 1929 classic into a futuristic synth-pop hymn. “Puttin’
The wall never had a chance. In October 1984, Tom Petty stared at yet another mixing board in yet another sterile Los Angeles studio, listening to the same
It was the summer of 1986 when a relatively unknown English band called Cutting Crew would conquer the music world with what are perhaps the most recognisable opening
In the summer of 1983, a peculiar melody echoed through European radio stations. A synthesiser arrangement that claimed to love Chopin, yet ironically contained not a single note
In the summer hit year of 1982, a distinctive synthpop track took over radio stations worldwide. With its hypnotic synthesiser riffs, danceable drums, and an unforgettable video, “I
In the sixties, guitarists discovered that they could extract the most wonderful sounds from their instruments, with the help of amplifiers and effects. Many more would follow. But
On July 13, 1985, one of the most ambitious musical events in history took place. Live Aid, a dual benefit concert in London and Philadelphia, mobilised the international
