Popular Music

Sunday, April 5, 2026 - 07:38 Disconnecting from the Empire of Satan

Nobody could ever view the works of Depeche Mode, Erasure and Yazoo without picking up on a bit of diversity alignment. They were in many ways pioneers of the contemporary gay scene. Their music was gravitated toward by a growing fanbase which included those who felt their gender based roles were not suitable. It is therefore somewhat alarming to discover that Vince Clarke was targeted by the most egregiously dysfunctional element of the British security services.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - 00:11 Why you should never meet your idols

The world of UK festivals represents a sizable industry that endures even the wettest of British summers. Along the way the lives of millions of people are enriched through the communal apreciation of spectacles in light and sound. Home to possibly the most famous music festival in the world, the festival scene provides employment for tens of thousands of people on an annual basis. One of the main perks of working festivals is perceived to be getting closer to the celebrities than the ticket holders.

Monday, December 25, 2023 - 12:58 60's Paranoia

Behind an outrageous conspiracy theory lies a plausible truth that is even more challenging. Beneath the high profile facade of popular music exists an alarmingly mercenary industry which cares nothing for the lives of those caught up in the whirlwind.