A Pop Life

3/5: Ibrahim Maalouf was good, professional, but it lacked something. Time for a Maalouf break. Read the full article: Ibrahim Maalouf, 12/17/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Late 1975 Parliament released their first funk masterpiece. The start of the P-Funk universe, the story of Mothership Connection! Read the full article: Parliament’s funk masterpiece Mothership Connection . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2003 Parliament's Mothership Connection was re-released, with extra music and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here! Read the full article: Parliament – Mothership Connection – Reissue liner notes . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The story of the Prince interview that was online for one day only. Read the full lost interview here! Read the full article: Ebony December 2015, the final Prince interview? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Was Prince's HITnRUN Phase Two a hit or a miss like the preceding Phase One album? It was a hit, big-time! Read the full article: Prince’s HITnRUN Phase Two: another hit or miss? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1985 the Fine Young Cannibals released their soulful debut. The full story about the band's meteoric rise and subsequent disbanding! Read the full article: Fine Young Cannibals debut in 1985 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Top2000 list 2025 Read the full article: Top2000 list 2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Claw Boys Claw at the Amsterdam Paradiso. Goodbye to the legendary Dutch band, that's on fire one last time. Read the full article: Claw Boys Claw, 12/06/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1975 Keith Jarrett released the double live album The Köln Concert. Everything pointed to a failure, but it turned out to be a triumph! Read the full article: Keith Jarrett – The Köln Concert . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Jimmy Cliff 1944-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Jimmy Cliff 1944-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2010 Kanye West released his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. A hip-hop masterpiece and one of the most important albums of all time. A look back. Read the full article: Kanye West and his hip-hop masterpiece My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3½/5: Emine Bostancı at the Amsterdam Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ with a performance that was created from a beautiful, sincere and warm idea. Read the full article: Emine Bostancı, 11/16/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Ahmet Kaya 1957-2000 Read the full article: In memoriam: Ahmet Kaya 1957-2000 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Etta James released her debut album in 1960. Soul, gospel, blues and jazz blended together on this beautiful album! Read the full article: Etta James At Last! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1980 Motörhead released Ace Of Spades. The story of Lemmy, rock 'n' roll and an album that's a true classic! Read the full article: Motörhead – Ace Of Spades . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3½/5: Blood Orange at the Grote Zaal of Tivoli Vredenburg. A true party for the fans, but too patchy to become legendary. Read the full article: Blood Orange, 11/05/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: A top night with Todd Rundgren in Utrecht: a 77 year old musical chameleon shows us how it should be done. Read the full article: Todd Rundgren, 11/02/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1975 Joni Mitchell released The Hissing Of Summer Lawns. The story of a, at that time, misunderstood masterpiece. Read the full article: Joni Mitchell experiments on The Hissing Of Summer Lawns . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: MF DOOM 1971-2020 Read the full article: In memoriam: MF DOOM 1971-2020 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1975 the classic Roxy Music run came to an end with the release of Siren, the fifth studio album. Read the full story here! Read the full article: Roxy Music and the story of Siren . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The fifth Roxy Music album Siren was (reasonably) well received in the British, American and Dutch press. Some samples! Read the full article: Roxy Music – Siren – The reviews . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1995 The Smashing Pumpkins released the fabulous double album Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness. Read the story here! Read the full article: The Smashing Pumpkins and the 28 (!) song masterpiece Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Ace Frehley 1951 2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Ace Frehley 1951-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: D'Angelo 1974-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: D’Angelo 1974-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1985 INXS release their fifth album: Listen Like Thieves was the prelude to worldwide success. Read it here! Read the full article: INXS starts practicing with success on Listen Like Thieves . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3/5: Cymande in Paradiso. It was a nice show which unfortunately turned a bit bland. Still a fun evening at my favorite venue. Read the full article: Cymande, 10/11/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1980 Talking Heads released their influential, experimental and exciting album Remain In Light. A look back at a masterpiece! Read the full article: In 1980 Talking Heads release the classic Remain In Light . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1995 Oasis released (What's The Story)Morning Glory?, a sensation on the British Isles. The rest of the world quickly followed. Read the full article: Oasis and (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?, a British fairytale or more? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1980 Barbra Streisand released her biggest success album Guilty. Pop, easy listening and beautiful vocals created a worldwide hit. Read the full article: Barbra Streisand and the huge success of Guilty . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On November 21, 2025, the Prince And The Revolution album Around The World In A Day will be re-released, including all B-sides and more! Read the full article: News: Prince – Around The World In A Day: Newly Remastered Standard & Deluxe Vinyl & CD Editions Available . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On October 17, 2025, Bruce Springsteen will re-release his masterpiece Nebraska, including the previously unreleased Electric Nebraska! Read the full article: News: Bruce Springsteen – Nebraska ’82: Expanded Edition . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In the Summer of 2015 Prince releases one of the most controversial albums in his entire career. Uninspired EDM or not? Read the full article: Prince’s HITnRUN Phase One: hit or miss? . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3½/5: A nice show at a special location in the greatest city in the world. Songs Atatürk used to love played in a surprisingly modern way. Read the full article: Dilek Türkan & Elif Sanchez, 08/30/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1985 The Cure (finally) reaches a huge audience. The combination of pop and doom works like a charm and saves Pinkpop. A look back! Read the full article: The Cure breaks through in 1985 with The Head On The Door . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2006 The Cure's The Head On The Door was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here! Read the full article: The Cure – The Head On The Door – Reissue liner notes . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1985 Red Hot Chili Peppers released their second album, Freaky Styley. The story of funk, punk, drugs and George Clinton! Read the full article: Red Hot Chili Peppers and George Clinton work together, Freaky Styley was the funky result . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

EMI America developed a "Wanted" ad campaign to promote the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Freaky Styley. See the full campaign here! Read the full article: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Freaky Styley – “Wanted” ad campaign . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2003 Red Hot Chili Peppers' Freaky Styley was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here! Read the full article: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Freaky Styley – Reissue liner notes . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1982 the first ever WOMAD festival takes place. The full first Peter Gabriel concert on that festival is available, now. A look back! Read the full article: Peter Gabriel – Live AT WOMAD 1982 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On July 31, 2025, Brian Eno announced Together For Palestine, a concert on September 17, 2025, to take place at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England. A wonderful initiative I wholeheartedly endorse. If you’re able to: go, help, send love, show solidarity, be human! The website: Together For Palestine. Read the full article: News: Brian Eno announces Together For Palestine! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 2010 I was eagerly awaiting the third Arcade Fire album. The story of an indie classic. The Suburbs: veni vidi vici! Read the full article: Arcade Fire and the album I was waiting for, The Suburbs . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In Memoriam: George Kooymans 1948-2025 Read the full article: In Memoriam: George Kooymans 1948-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025 Read the full article: In memoriam: Ozzy Osbourne 1948-2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

1985 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year! Read the full article: 1985 is 40 years ago: 40 singles that gave the year its color . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

3½:5: Kendrick Lamar was fantastic, SZA mediocre. A unique concert in a great venue in Paris with my sons! Read the full article: Kendrick Lamar and SZA, 07/15/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Day 3 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Jacob Collier, WAR, Kamasi Washington and Diana Ross. Read the full article: North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/13/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4/5: Day 1 of the greatest festival in The Netherlands: North Sea Jazz. The day of Ghost-Note, Celeste and Steam Down. Read the full article: North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/11/2025 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )