Nick Drake
‘Five Leaves Left’: The Legacy Of Nick Drake’s Album Debut
Produced by frontiersman Joe Boyd, the LP featured such haunting pieces as ‘Time Has Told Me,’ ‘River Man’ and ‘Way To Blue.’
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Features2 months agoThe Best Songs About Dogs: A Tribute To Our Four-Legged Friends
Hound dogs, salty dogs, rain dogs, the mighty canine appears in countless songs and this list celebrates all the dogs who’ve been saluted in song.
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In-Depth3 months ago
DIY Music: How Musicians Did It For Themselves
The notion of DIY music stretches back to 19th-century flutes made from bird bone, through punk anarchy and the digital revolution.
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News4 months ago
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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Features5 months ago
30 Of The Best Singer-Songwriter Albums
From releases by Bob Dylan and Elizabeth Cotten to Beck and Sufjan Stevens, we highlight some of the best singer-songwriter albums ever.
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Features8 months ago‘Pink Moon’: Finding Hope In Nick Drake’s Bleak Masterpiece
The final album recorded during Nick Drake’s lifetime, ‘Pink Moon’ is stark and foreboding – but traces of hope can be found in its lyrics.
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Features8 months ago
Best Romantic Comedy Songs: Genre-Defining Tracks
Cannily deployed to create touching moments and forge connections, the best romantic comedy songs have defined iconic romcoms.
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Features9 months ago
Motion Picture Mixtape: Music Discovery Through Film Soundtracks
With the right song, at the right moment, great film soundtracks can sear a cinematic moment into your mind forever. Here are just a few of our favorites.
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Features10 months ago
Best R.E.M. Songs: 20 Defining Hits From The Alt.Rock Heroes
If ever a band proved you can play rock’n’roll and retain your integrity, that band was R.E.M. as the best R.E.M. songs prove.
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Artists1 year ago
Nick Drake
The British folk singer-songwriter was known for his pastoral sound, introspective lyrics, and distinctive voice.
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News1 year ago
Island Records Auction Includes Rare Items From Amy Winehouse, U2, Bon Jovi And More
Proceeds from the One Love Covid-19 Relief Auction will be donated to NHS Charities Together and Feeding America.
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News2 years ago
Nick Drake’s Real ‘Pink Moon’ Arrives In The Sky Tonight
Nick Drake’s prediction of a pink moon is coming to pass, with April’s pink supermoon set to appear in the night sky tonight.
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News2 years ago
New Historical Music Industry Podcast ‘The Sound Of The Hound’ Launches
The first series includes an exclusive interview with legendary Nick Drake and Pink Floyd producer Joe Boyd.
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Playlists3 years ago
Best Nick Drake Songs: 20 Captivating Tracks
With his captivating use of melodic textures, mesmerising fingerpicking and masterful use of lyric, Nick Drake's legend continues to loom large.
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News3 years ago
UK Exhibition Marks 70 Years Of Iconic Artwork For National Album Day
Groundbreaking album art will be on display in London, Manchester and Glasgow as part of the celebrations.
