Glenn Fosbraey, University of Winchester; Conor Caldwell, University of Limerick; Daniel Ash, University of Winchester; Eva Petersen, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts; Howard Monk, University of Southampton; Justin Patch, Vassar College, and Stephen Ryan, University of Limerick We recently asked subscribers to our arts and culture newsletter, Something Good, to name their favourite cover song.…

Glenn Fosbraey, University of Winchester For as long as pop music has existed, there have been love songs. And as long as there have been love songs, songwriters have been wrestling with what love means to them. We have been told that love is the best, that it can mend our souls, and keep us…

Glenn Fosbraey, University of Winchester Linkin Park have announced that they are reforming, seven years after disbanding due to the death of lead singer Chester Bennington. Along with the announcement of a six-date international tour and the promised release of new music, it was also revealed that Emily Armstrong, formerly of the Los Angeles group…

Glenn Fosbraey, University of Winchester The worst-kept secret in the music world is out: Oasis are back. And the only real surprise is that it’s taken so long for it to happen. Since there have been bands, bands have been breaking up. And since bands have been breaking up, bands have been reforming. Some have…

Glenn Fosbraey, University of Winchester Liam and Noel Gallagher have finally announced an Oasis reunion tour, 15 years after they disbanded due to their constant feuds. Definitely Maybe, the album that launched the band, celebrates its 30th birthday on August 29. Branded one of the greatest debut albums of all time by many music critics,…

Glenn Fosbraey, University of Winchester Eminem burst onto the music scene in 1999 with The Slim Shady LP. The album’s lead single, My Name Is, introduced himself to the world along with his alter ego Slim Shady, a lovable (or detestable, depending on your perspective) bad boy and outrageous white emcee unafraid of self-ridicule. He…

Alphavector/Shutterstock Glenn Fosbraey, University of Winchester One of the positive things about modern media is that artists can now get their music into the world without having to first impress industry executives. The downside, though, is that with pretty much everything available at the click of a button, we are faced with an overwhelming burden…