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Features Archives: 01/2024
Abdallah Oumbadougou: the story of the Godfather of the desert blues
“He was part of the story, and maybe there’s not enough about him now in the history.”
Five songs that prove Dolores O’Riordan was a genius songwriter
Five perfect tracks from a world-class songwriter.
Alternative Album Chart: The best new indie and alternative albums this week
The first batch of this year.
The Cover Uncovered: The psychedelic story behind Santana’s ‘Abraxas’
The album features artwork from Mati Klarwein.
The Kalakuta Republic: Fela Kuti’s revolutionary step away from military rule
“I refuse to live my life in fear.”
Texas Revolution: the record label that attempted to put the news on vinyl
“Topical songs, sold out of the back of a truck.”
The Story Behind The Song: How Franz Ferdinand created ‘Take Me Out’
The ambiguous lyrics were inspired by a war movie.
Doctor’s Orders: Bill Ryder-Jones prescribes his nine favourite albums
“Beforehand, I was complaining about the concept of this interview.”
