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‘A Better Life’: The Delicate Craftsmanship Of Yusuf/Cat Stevens

The artist born Steven Georgiou became one of the quintessential singer-songwriters.

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Songs About The Moon: 20 Essential Tracks For Lunar-Ticks

There has been no shortage of songs about the Moon, from romantic ballads to conspiracy theory-fuelled considerations and zeitgeist-capturing hits.

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Best Father’s Day Songs: 35 Essential Tracks That Celebrate Dads

The familiar bonds of fatherhood can be both joyous and complicated. From loving tributes to cathartic confessions, here are the best Father’s Day songs.

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Volume 2 Of Island’s ‘The Vinyl Series’ Curated By Chris Blackwell Set For July Release

Covering a pivotal period in the label's history from 1969 to 1973, this new volume features classic tracks from Nick Drake, John Martyn, Free and more.

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A Guide To All the Livestreams And Virtual Concerts

We’ve got your self-isolation entertainment needs covered with a list of must-see livestreamed concerts, virtual festivals and more – all updated daily.

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All You Need Is The Summer Of Love: How 1967 Sparked A Revolution

The summer of 1967 has taken on an almost mythical magic, a psychedelic summer of love with beautiful people turning on, tuning in, and dropping out from Hyde Park to Haight-Ashbury.

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Best Rick Wakeman Songs: 20 Classics From The Keyboard Genius

Rick Wakeman has lent his expertise to a variety of recordings – by his own estimation, more than 2,000. uDiscover digs into the best Rick Wakeman songs.

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Muscle Shoals Studio: A History Of The Soul Of America

The legendary Muscle Shoals studio defined the sound of Southern soul before becoming one of the go-to studios for the biggest names in music.

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Best Earth Day Songs: 20 Tracks That Make The World A Better Place

The best Earth Day songs range from political warnings to songs written in celebration of our planet’s beauty.

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The 50 Best Film Theme Songs: A Hollywood Walk Of Fame

From the first talkie, theme songs in movies have found a treasured place in the popular consciousness, as these 50 best film songs prove.

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‘Buddha And The Chocolate Box’: The ‘Lush, Full Sound’ Of Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens' 'Buddha and the Chocolate Box' became his fourth consecutive Top 3 LP on both sides of the Atlantic.

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‘Matthew & Son’: How Cat Stevens Grew Up In Public

An example of Cat Stevens’ early career as a 60s pop star, his debut album, ‘Matthew & Son’, revealed a striking songwriter on the rise.

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Cover Story: A History Of Album Artwork

Music and art will always go together, as artwork can be as much a part of a record as the sound. Music fans have always taken pleasure from looking again and again...