Red Hot Chili Peppers had always been one of the more interesting propositions of US rock, but unexpectedly crossed over to an even bigger audience with their By The Way album...
The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 27)
Through Cinderella’s Eyes: revisiting the solo ventures of Nicola Roberts
Now here's the thing. Back at the start of last year, when I was writing a bit more regularly on this blog and before real life intervened, I had always earmarked this particular post for the end of September 2021. Sadly of course, given what happened in that month relating to the lady I'm writing … Continue reading Through Cinderella’s Eyes: revisiting the solo ventures of Nicola Roberts
Thoughts on Kate Bush reaching number one with “Running Up That Hill”
Common consensus nowadays - or rather, that of social media algorithms - would have you believe the view that the world is a totally bad place; that all is corrupt, there is no hope for us and that we're all destined for impending doom by some darker means.But then, you see those glimmers of hope, … Continue reading Thoughts on Kate Bush reaching number one with “Running Up That Hill”
The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 26)
Fronted by the youthful looking Alex Band, The Calling broke through with their own unique brand of soft rock with their massive debut single on both sides of the Atlantic...
The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 25)
German ravers Scooter had been something of a localised success until 2002. But a sped up sample of a Supertramp hit changed all that as they unleashed one of the dance anthems of the summer...
The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 24)
Previously forgotten about from his late 60s wilderness years, a lesser spotted Elvis track quickly became a modern classic - and a record breaking chart topper - via a remix from Dutch DJ Junkie XL...
The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 23)
Although they had long since left their pop days behind them, even the opportunity to record the official England anthem for the 2002 World Cup was too good a proposition to resist for Ant and Dec...
The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 22)
Even with the task of following up a record breaking debut number one, Will Young proved he was in it for the long run with the release of a song he'd wowed the audience with on Pop Idol and his second chart topper to boot...
The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 21)
After a year away, Eminem announced his long awaited return with the lead single from his album The Eminem Show in his own inimitable, controversial and tongue-in-cheek style...
#CrazyStupidTV: Derry Girls – 3×06: ‘Halloween’ / 3×07: ‘The Agreement’
After three series and nineteen episodes, we finally bade farewell to our favourite wee doofuses from a small corner of Northern Ireland this week, with the finale of Derry Girls across two episodes. So for quite possibly the last time, let's get down to the craic...In the first installment, 'Halloween', it's time for the one … Continue reading #CrazyStupidTV: Derry Girls – 3×06: ‘Halloween’ / 3×07: ‘The Agreement’
The Niche Reference 