1970s Archives: 03/2026

How The Thompson Twins showed that rock n' roll relationships can last.

A pop couple’s drunken argument turned them into international stars: “It just became this monster hit”

There’s nothing like a bit of rock and roll drama.

Mar 31, 2026

The movie genres Hollywood could never revive today

The movie genres Hollywood could never revive today

Outdated.

Mar 27, 2026

Dominique Dunne- The murder that ended the 1970s

Dominique Dunne: The murder that ended the 1970s

The death of Joan Didion’s niece.

Mar 24, 2026

The Kinks - LOLA - 1970

Understanding ‘Lola’: What is The Kinks’ classic actually about?

A great song.

Mar 23, 2026

Warriors, Come Out to Playyy- How a 1970s cult classic became public enemy number one in Leeds

“Warriors, Come Out to Playyy”: How a 1970s cult classic became public enemy number one in Leeds

Sneaky.

Mar 23, 2026

What song held the number one spot for the longest in 1989?

The massive UK number one from 1979 that failed to break the US top 40

The one that got away.

Mar 22, 2026

The 10 best-selling songs from 1973 in the UK

The 10 best-selling songs from 1973 in the UK

A pivotal year.

Mar 18, 2026

The German act that dominated the UK’s best-selling singles chart in the 1970s

The German act that dominated the UK’s best-selling singles chart in the 1970s

A 1970s monster.

Mar 18, 2026

What is the most definitive song about Leeds?

What is the most definitive song about Leeds?

For better or worse.

Mar 16, 2026

The 10 most pioneering electronic albums of the 1970s

The 10 most pioneering electronic albums of the 1970s

Visionaries.

Mar 15, 2026

Hear Me Out: I unironically believe ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ by Candi Staton is the greatest feminist anthem of the century

Defiant strides.

Mar 15, 2026

The Last Picture Show - Peter Bogdanovich - 1971

The curious case of Peter Bogdanovich’s ‘The Last Picture Show’ being banned in Phoenix, Arizona for being pornographic

Strange.

Mar 14, 2026