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Pet Shop Boys: A Man from the Future. A Haunting Musical Journey Through the Life of Alan Turing
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- By Paul Knight
- 09 Oct 2026
Pet Shop Boys' A Man from the Future is a haunting and emotional musical journey through the life of Alan Turing. Combining their unmistakable electronic sound with beautiful orchestral arrangements, Neil Tennant's distinctive vocals and Juliet Stevenson's narration, the album explores Turing's extraordinary achievements and the tragic injustice he suffered. It's a mysterious, moving and surprisingly relaxing work that deserves to be experienced as a complete album rather than a collection of individual tracks.
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Why I Still Love Record Store Day
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- By Paul Knight
- 07 Oct 2026
Why does Record Store Day still matter in the age of streaming? From obscure recordings pulled from the vaults to beautiful limited-edition vinyl, I explore the thrill of the hunt, the joy of owning physical music and why collectors still queue outside record stores for something special.
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Prince – Timeless album review
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- By Paul Knight
- 24 Sep 2026
Prince’s Timeless opens another chapter from his legendary vault, bringing together previously unheard recordings from across his career. A carefully curated collection that offers something genuinely new while raising fascinating questions about how Prince’s unfinished musical legacy should be preserved and completed.
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Madonna – Confessions II album review
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- By Paul Knight
- 23 Sep 2026
More than twenty years after Confessions on a Dance Floor, Madonna reunites with Stuart Price for Confessions II. A return to disco and house that celebrates the dance floor while reflecting on friendship, loss, forgiveness and the people who helped shape her remarkable career.
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Albums I'm Interested in This Year
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- By Paul Knight
- 22 Sep 2026
A personal selection of the albums that have caught my attention in 2026. No rankings, no scores and no claims about what is best, just the new music that has sparked my interest this year.
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What Happened to Concerts in 2026?
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- By Paul Knight
- 18 Sep 2026
Why has 2026 felt unusually quiet for concerts and live events, while 2027 is already filling with major international tours? This article explores changing ticket-buying habits, rising event costs and whether audiences are becoming more selective about the experiences they're willing to pay for.
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Why Do We Love the Music We Love?
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- By Paul Knight
- 14 Sep 2026
Why do certain songs stay with us for a lifetime? Inspired by a weekend at the Sydney Lindy Exchange, this article explores the fascinating connection between music, memory and identity, and why the songs we discover in our teens and early adulthood can become deeply connected to the people, places and experiences that shape our lives.
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What We Can All Learn From Dolly Parton
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- By Paul Knight
- 31 Aug 2026
Dolly Parton will always be remembered for her music, but the stories shared after her passing reveal something even more powerful: her kindness. From giving millions of books to children, supporting communities in need and quietly writing personal letters of encouragement, this article reflects on what her life can teach us about generosity, humility and the way we choose to treat others.
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Should Artists Leave Politics Off the Stage?
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- By Paul Knight
- 03 Aug 2026
This article explores whether artists should use their platform to speak out on political and social issues, using the recent Massive Attack controversy in Singapore as a starting point. It looks back at the history of music, from Motown and disco to MTV, Freddie Mercury and Live Aid, examining how musicians have helped break down barriers, unite communities and shape public conversations.
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Why Vinyl Listening Bars Are Captivating a New Generation of Music Lovers
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- By Paul Knight
- 07 Jul 2026
In a world where technology continues to change how we consume music, vinyl listening bars remind us that the greatest innovation isn’t always the newest one—sometimes it’s rediscovering the joy of simply listening.
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