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Munir Ahmadi
Mar 24, 20247 min read
My Influences: Munir Ahmadi
As someone who makes music I have been inspired by so many artists; I wanted to write about my inspirations and favourite musicians.
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Smriti Subash Kumar
Mar 15, 20243 min read
The Butterfly on Her 'Flowers': Miley Cyrus' Long-awaited GRAMMY Award
Cyrus ascended the stage in her silver fringe dress, with the aura of a 70s diva, to accept her golden GRAMMY, the moment was unmistakable..
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Sara Fabek Zovko
Mar 12, 20242 min read
The Collective Nostalgia of Old Hits in Today’s 20s
It’s easy to reduce these moments to ear worms picked up through social media, but there’s more to this collective musical time-travel...
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KC Faulkner
Mar 8, 20243 min read
Britpop: A.G. Cook’s patriotic new single heralds album and tour announcementÂ
Britpop is a patchwork of Cook’s diverse production past, a stretching tapestry that now includes Beyoncé.
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Charlie Mace
Mar 5, 20241 min read
Tomorrow's Sound. Here Today: PIRATE.COM's Resident Artists.
Last week, PIRATE hosted an exclusive three-day event showcasing their resident DJs, singers and rappers: Tomorrow's Sound. Here Today
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Erin Staunton
Mar 5, 20245 min read
Tyla and 'TYLA': The Grammy Award-winning artist and her upcoming debut album
Tyla's upcoming, self-titled, debut album TYLA will be released on 22 March, and already, the South African singer has gained notoriety.
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Tommy Rothwell
Mar 1, 20243 min read
Jazz Standards and the Stories Behind Them
'Too often, I’ve flipped to a page in my real book and not appreciated the history of a tune. I want to explore the tales of jazz standards'
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Abby Rosser
Feb 27, 20242 min read
Bassline Bliss: The Impact of Drum and Bass on Electronic Dance Music
'DnB provides an experimentative opportunity for many artists and offers a new spin on pop classics we know and love'
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Fatimah Patel
Feb 23, 20243 min read
Lost in the Echoes: Unravelling the enigmatic Legacy of Syd Barrett
Barrett’s eccentric personality manifested explosively in the art he created, immersing himself in a world of creativity from a young age.
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Fabian Mercer
Feb 23, 20243 min read
How Zach Bryan brought the Country genre into the 21st century.
'There's love, loss, rivalry, resentment, and forgiveness all wrapped into one piece of work'
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