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10 Best Echo and the Bunnymen Songs
Echo and the Bunnymen are one of the UK’s most cherished indie bands. Combining post-punk guitars, new wave romanticism and psychedelic weirdness, they make a unique style of baroque pop, fronted by the enigmatic, sunglasses-wearing Ian McCulloch. A David Bowie obsession inspired the singer’s grandiose themes and mystical imagery, while …
Top 12 Kurt Vile Songs, Folk-Infused Psych-Pop Maestro
From lo-fi, self-recorded CDs to masterfully produced, country-soaked guitar records, Kurt Vile has strolled his own meandering route towards the table of great American songwriters. We’re zoning out and honing in on a dozen picks from the master of folk-infused psych-pop
10 Best David Crosby Songs, Folk Rock Phenom
An understated yet powerful songwriter and musician, David Crosby released a dynamic range of solo work when he wasn’t touring with his supergroup, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. With unique harmonies that border on the inimitable and a songwriting style that gently challenges the status quo, we unpack Crosby’s shimmering singles and autobiographical albums that have intrigued listeners and baffled critics since the early 1970s
Virtual Brilliance – 13 Best Gorillaz Songs
Blending rap, electronica and funk with stunning hand-drawn characters, Gorillaz quickly rose from cult collaboration to global phenomenon. We’re taking a closer look at the world’s biggest virtual band
12 Best Sufjan Stevens Songs, Folk-Pop Songsmith
Sufjan Stevens combines stripped-back, intimate guitar folk with grandiose, flamboyant storytelling and theatrical stage shows. Check out 12 of his majestic best
10 Best Everly Brothers Songs, Country Rock Pioneers
With distinctive harmonies and one-of-a-kind rhythm guitar work, The Everly Brothers’ revolutionary contributions to the early days of rock and roll also lead to them being pioneering figures of the country rock subgenre. Check out the stories behind the duo’s greatest hits
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