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Alternative

Liz Phair Albums Vinyl Debuts
Liz Phair Albums Vinyl Debuts
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Three Landmark Liz Phair Albums To Receive Vinyl Debuts

'Whip-Smart', 'whitechocolatespaceegg' and 'Liz Phair' will all be available on 180-g vinyl for the first time.
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Nine Inch Nails Bare Their ‘Teeth’ With Another No. 1

More than five years after 'The Fragile,' Trent Reznor and the band returned with their second chart-topper.
Bullet Valentine Single Letting Go
Bullet Valentine Single Letting Go
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Listen To New Bullet For My Valentine Single ‘Letting You Go’

The new song features on the band's new album 'Gravity', released through Search & Destroy on 29 June.
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50 Great Songs You've Never Heard featured image web otimised 1000
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50 Great Songs You’ve Never Heard

With the 50 Great Songs You’ve Never Heard playlist, uDiscover hopes to guide you towards some of the finest music that you might not even be aware of.
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Blues

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Delaney And Bonnie Home Album cover web optimised 820
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Bringing It All Back ‘Home’ With Delaney And Bonnie

Delaney And Bonnie had a profound influence on Eric Clapton when they released Home. The album remains a down-home classic mixing blues with blue-eyes soul.
Ray Charles Austin City Limits Hall
Ray Charles Austin City Limits Hall
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Ray Charles To Be Inducted Into ‘Austin City Limits’ Hall Of Fame

Previous inductees include Willie Nelson, BB King, Townes Van Zandt, Bonnie Raitt and Roy Orbison.
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A History Of Recorded Blues web optimised 1000
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Mojos Working: A History Of Recorded Blues

Who wrote the first ever blues song and what was the first ever recorded blues song? We dig deep to find out the fascinating history of recorded blues.
Robert Cray Robert Plant BluesFest
Robert Cray Robert Plant BluesFest
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Robert Cray Joins John Fogerty, Robert Plant On The Bill For London’s 2018 BluesFest

The five-times Grammy winning blues man joins a stellar line-up which also includes Van Morrison, Steve Miller Band and Raphael Saadiq.
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Classic Pop

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Burt Bacharach Gets British Seal Of Approval

'Hit Maker! completely missed the US charts, but became a significant success in the UK, where Burt recorded it.
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Beatles Travel Fast With ‘Ticket To Ride’

Paul McCartney called it a "radical" release, but it wasted little time becoming the group's seventh UK No. 1 in two years.
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Bernie Taupin’s Top Ten Lyrics

Listen to uDiscover's playlist featuring some of the most memorable work of a pop laureate.
Features14 hours ago

Mamma Mia, Here ABBA Go Again

One of the group's best-known songs became a US top 40 hit during the American bicentennial.
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Country

Whiskeytown Pneumonia
Whiskeytown Pneumonia
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reDiscover ‘Pneumonia’: Why Whiskeytown’s Swansong Hinted At So Much More

Released two after its original recording, Whiskeytown’s ‘Pneumonia’ album remains a much-loved swansong from the alt.country pioneers.
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George Strait Gets ‘Unwound’ For His Country Debut

When he made his debut with his first major label single, a star was born.
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UK Country Arrives At Royal Albert Hall With The Shires

Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes perform at the hallowed venue for the first time.
Nudie Cohn and Hank Snow
Nudie Cohn and Hank Snow
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Nudie Cohn, Tailor And Legend Behind The Nudie Suit, Remembered By His Granddaughter Jamie

Jamie Nudie discusses the legacy of her grandfather, Nudie Cohn, tailor to the stars and the inventor of the iconic Nudie Suit.
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Electronic

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The Tech Pioneers you Never see web optimised Featured image 1000
Features3 days ago

Sounds Of Science: The Electronica Pioneers You Never See

From Delia Derbyshire to Tangerine Dream, we celebrate the visionary tech pioneers whose work still has the ability to shock, thrill and perturb.
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Brian Eno 2010 press shot web optimised 1000
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Brian Eno In 20 Songs

If Brian Eno’s name appears anywhere in an album’s credits, enlightened listeners will sit forward. uDiscover introduces the best Brian Eno songs.
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Space And Music Featured Images web optimised 1000
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Interplanetary Travels On Otherworldly Sounds: How The Stratosphere Influenced What We Hear

Since time immemorial, we have been fascinated by space. uDiscover takes a look at the many musicians who have played out their obsessions in song.
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Tangerine Dream Le Parc album cover web optimised 820
Features2 weeks ago

reDiscover Tangerine Dream’s ‘Le Parc’

Released in May 1985, Tangerine Dream’s Le Parc comprised of nine compact, cinematic and accessible instrumentals adding to their formidable body of work.
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Folk

Richard Thompson 13 Rivers Tour
Richard Thompson 13 Rivers Tour
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Richard Thompson Announces ’13 Rivers’ UK Tour For Autumn 2018

With a new album in the wings, the world-renowned guitarist and singer-songwriter hits the road for a 19-date trek with support from Joan Shelley.
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Ry Cooder The Prodigal Son Publicity photo web optimised 1000 CREDIT Joachim Cooder
Features2 weeks ago

The Prodigal Son Returns: Ry Cooder Delivers A Late-Career Classic

Full of spirit and humanity, ‘The Prodigal Son’ is vintage Cooder that speaks to “people at risk and oppressed on all sides”.
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Richard & Linda Thompson’s Bright Light In Folk-Rock History

The first album to bill the couple together became a landmark release.
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Bruce Langhorne Mr Tambourine Man Bob Dylan web optimised
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Who Was Mr Tambourine Man? The Inspiration Behind Dylan’s Song

As a songwriter, Bob Dylan has inspired countless others – but who inspired him to write the timeless classic Mr Tambourine Man?
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Hip-Hop

Guru Jazzmatazz Never No Time To Play Lyric Video
Guru Jazzmatazz Never No Time To Play Lyric Video
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Watch: New Lyric Video For Guru’s ‘No Time To Play’

To celebrate the 25th anniversary 3-LP reissue of Guru’s Jazzmatazz Volume 1, Urban Legends has premiered a new lyric video for the track 'No Time To Play'.
Black Eyed Peas Ring Alarm
Black Eyed Peas Ring Alarm
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Watch The Video For Black Eyed Peas’ ‘Ring The Alarm Pt.1, Pt. 2, Pt.3’

The track comes on the heels of their previous politically charged single and video for ‘Street Livin' which exploded back in January when it was released.
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Beastie Boys Mix Up Press Shot 2007 web optimised 1000
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Beastie Boys Memoir On Sale Now

The long-anticipated Beastie Boys memoir, ‘Beastie Boys Book’, written by surviving members Mike D and Ad-Rock, is on sale now.
Nicki Minaj New Album Queen
Nicki Minaj New Album Queen
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Nicki Minaj Announces New Album ‘Queen’, Due In June 2018

Superstar rapper/singer Nicki Minaj has announced her new album 'Queen', the much-anticipated follow-up to 'The Pinkprint' will be released on 15 June.
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Jazz

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Best Jazz Bassists featured image web optimised 1000
Features14 hours ago

The 50 Best Jazz Bassists Of All Time

From those who elevated the instrument from a mere time-keeping role, to versatile pathfinders and visionary composers, these are the 50 best jazz bassists in history.
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Reggie Lucas Miles Davis Madonna 65
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Reggie Lucas, Miles Davis Guitarist, Madonna Songwriter, Dead At 65

The Grammy-winning musician appears on Davis’ 'On the Corner' and later wrote and produced songs for Madonna, Roberta Flack and Stephanie Mills.
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Jazz Meets Americana On Charles Lloyd’s Lucinda Williams Collaboration

'Vanished Gardens' features a fascinating cross-genre combination.
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Chet Baker Prestige press shot web optimised 1000
Features1 week ago

Time After Time: The Lasting Legacy Of Chet Baker

The iconic poster boy for the West Coast cool school, Chet Baker left a profound mark on jazz in his 40-year career, proving you didn’t need to be a Juilliard...
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Pop

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Maroon 5 It Won’t Be Soon Before Long album cover web optimised 820
Features7 days ago

reDiscover The Timeless Appeal Of Maroon 5’s ‘It Won’t Be Soon Before Long’

Restlessly innovative, Maroon 5 released It Won’t Be Soon Before Long in 2007, kick-starting their crossover assault on the pop and dance worlds.
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Eurovision 2018 web optimised 1000 CREDIT Thomas Hases web optimised 1000
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Eurovision 2018: Israel Wins, The United Kingdom Gets Invaded

Eurovision 2018 “chose different” this year, handing the win to Israel’s Netta Barzilai.
Paul Anka Drake
Paul Anka Drake
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Drake And Paul Anka Collaboration Coming In June

“I’m working with a brilliant young artist who is as hot as you can get right now."
Selena Gomez 13 Reasons Why
Selena Gomez 13 Reasons Why
News2 weeks ago

Hear New Selena Gomez Track On ‘13 Reasons Why’ Soundtrack

Gomez called the song “a special project that I wanted to give to Season Two”.
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Prog Rock

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Rick Wakeman in 20 songs Best Rick Wakeman songs web optimised 1000
Features5 days ago

Rick Wakeman In 20 Songs

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.
Features1 week ago

Asia Complete American Invasion With Self-Titled Debut

The band's first album soared to US sales alone in excess of four million.
Def Leppard Branded Beer US Tour
Def Leppard Branded Beer US Tour
News1 week ago

Def Leppard-Branded Beer To Be Launched During Their US Tour With Journey

Known as 'Def Leppard Pale', the new brew will be launched on 23 May and will then be available at all dates on the the two bands' co-headlining trek.
Features2 weeks ago

reDiscover Genesis’ ‘Nursery Cryme’

It barely touched the UK chart, but the album is revered by fans as a Genesis landmark.
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Metal

Features5 days ago

Rainbow ‘Rising’ With Sophomore Album of 1976

Extensive line-up changes couldn't stand in the way of a fast-emerging rock force.
God Break Door Bad Witch
God Break Door Bad Witch
Features6 days ago

Nine Inch Nails In 20 Songs

Trent Reznor and NIN revolutionised industrial music and wrote the soundtrack for a generation. This is that story in 20 of the best Nine Inch Nails songs.
Features1 week ago

Thin Lizzy ‘In Town’ As The Boys Break America

With the Jailbreak album climbing the charts on both sides of the Atlantic for Thin Lizzy, ‘The Boys Are Back In Town’ made the Hot 100 on 15 May 1976.
Slayer European Farewell Tour Slayer
Slayer European Farewell Tour Slayer
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Slayer Announce European Leg Of ‘Farewell’ Tour, Anthrax To Support

The thrash metal icons embark on the European leg of their Farewell Tour with Anthrax and Obituary also on the bill.
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Punk

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Public Image Rotten UK Screenings
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PiL Documentary ‘The Public Image Is Rotten’ Set For UK Screenings This Summer

The new film, by director Tabbert Fiiller includes extensive interviews with John Lydon, former and current band members, and luminaries such as Thurston Moore and The Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock.
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Search and Destroy rare punk singles Featured image web optimised 1000
Features2 weeks ago

Search And Destroy: 11 Rare Singles From Great Lost Punks

To celebrate punk’s singularly DIY spirit, we present 11 unsung rare punk singles from short-lived bands who stuck it to the man in style.
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Sum 41 All Killer No Filler album cover web optimised 820
Features2 weeks ago

reDiscover Sum 41’s Skate Punk Classic, ‘All Killer No Filler’

Despite coming late to the skate punk party, Sum 41 released a bona fide classic in the shape of the aptly-named ‘All Killer No Filler’, featuring this signature hit, ‘Fat...
Tony Kinman Dils Dies 63
Tony Kinman Dils Dies 63
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Tony Kinman, Country Punk Pioneer With The Dils, Rank And File, Dies Aged 63

Tony Kinman, country punk musician, producer and composer with The Dils, Rank And File and Blackbird has died at the age of 63.
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Reggae

Features3 days ago

The ‘Legend’ Begins For Bob Marley & The Wailers

The 1984 release became one of the all-time bestselling compilations around the world by any artist. 
Sting Shaggy North American Tour
Sting Shaggy North American Tour
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Sting And Shaggy Announce North American Tour Dates

The 19-date trek is in support of the pair's much-acclaimed new album '44/876'.
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‘Cool Ruler’ Gregory Isaacs Remembered With New Anthology

New collection recalls influential career of late, great reggae star.
Bob Marley Legacy 4-20
Bob Marley Legacy 4-20
Features1 month ago

Celebrating Bob Marley’s Legacy On 4-20

Celebrating the patron saint of cannabis culture.
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Rock

Tyler Bryant Shakedown European Shows
Tyler Bryant Shakedown European Shows
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Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown Announce European Shows For Summer 2018

The Nashville rockers' European jaunt includes several high profile supports with Guns N'Roses.
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Ritchie Blackmore’s Live Favourites: “I Like Theatrics To A Point”

The guitar hero isn't sure about the Stones or Alice, but who gets his vote?
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Dire Straits Deliver ‘On The Night’

On 22 May 1993, the band entered the UK bestsellers with a new album for the final time.
Andy Warhol Interview Magazine
Andy Warhol Interview Magazine
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Andy Warhol’s ‘Interview Magazine’ Shutters

Nearly 50 years after its inception, Andy Warhol’s style-making arts and culture publication Interview Magazine has folded, reports the New York Times.
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Rock n Roll

Features3 weeks ago

Gene Vincent Didn’t Mean Maybe With ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula’

The recording of a bona fide rock 'n' roll classic.
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Bill Haley Starts The Rock Clock Ticking

Bill Haley and the Comets were at Pythian Studio in New York on 12 April 1954 to cut a song that may not have been the first rock 'n' roll...
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Chuck Berry Returns To Chess With Tale Of ‘Tulane’ & Johnny

In 1970, Chuck Berry was back at Chess, where he helped create the very fabric of rock 'n' roll, announcing his return in April with the great single 'Tulane.'
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Roy Orbison Visits Chuck Berry’s ‘Memphis, Tennessee’

On 7 April 1972, Roy Orbison cut the opening song on his next album, with a full and strident version of Chuck Berry's immortal 'Memphis, Tennessee.'
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Soul

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Leonard Bernstein Complete Works Box Set Packshot web optimised 1000
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Legendary Composer Leonard Bernstein’s Centenary Celebrated With Mammoth Multi-Disc Box Sets

Composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein’s centenary is being celebrated with mammoth box sets, including a ‘Complete Works’ collection.
Oklahoma Original Cast Album 75th
Oklahoma Original Cast Album 75th
News2 weeks ago

Landmark Musical ‘Oklahoma’ Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Deluxe Reissue

Thanks to the timeless songs of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Oklahoma! ushered in a golden era of American musicals.
John Williams Star Wars Reissues
John Williams Star Wars Reissues
Features3 weeks ago

John Williams And The Legacy Of ‘Star Wars’

Star Wars truly was visionary in a visual sense, but John Williams’ score for ‘Episode IV: A New Hope’ was the beginning of the modern American film score.
Prince Harry Meghan Markle
Prince Harry Meghan Markle
News4 weeks ago

The Royal Wedding To Be Streamed Globally For The First Time

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's forthcoming wedding is to become the first Royal Wedding ever to be released globally through streaming services.
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