A Pop Life

As a tribute to one the most successful alternative rock bands of all time, a compilation of the 15 best R.E.M. singles. Read the full article: The 15 best R.E.M. singles . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The story of Parliament's Dr. Funkenstein, the figure "preoccupied and dedicated to the preservation of the motion of hips"! Read the full article: Parliament introduces yet another new character – Dr. Funkenstein! . (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 SML, Shabaka and Ally Venable. Read the full article: North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/12/2026 . (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 Jalen Ngonda, The RH Factor and Joshua Redman Quartet. Read the full article: North Sea Jazz Festival, 07/10/2026 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1986 David Lee Roth released his solo debut album. The rocking, uplifting, funny party album Eat 'Em And Smile. Read the full article: David Lee Roth – Van Halen: 1-0, the story of Eat ‘Em And Smile . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

My A Pop Life blog has been live 10 years today. A time top reminisce, celebrate, look back at the past and ahead to the future! Read the full article: A Pop Life 10 years old! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

A joke or a parody? The Mike Flowers Pops conquered the Britisch Isle with their easy listening shtick. A look back. Read the full article: Easy listening with The Mike Flowers Pops . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1991 Van Halen returned to its hardrock roots on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Could Sammy do what Dave did so well? Read the full article: Van Halen pounds on For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4½/5: Ye actually took the stage. He delivered one classic after another with almost casual ease. At times it was pure genius! Read the full article: Ye, 06/08/2026 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Every music lover occasionally buys an album that doesn't sit right or is downright awful. A little personal overview. Read the full article: Disappointing classics . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

5/5: FKA twigs came, saw and conquered in a sensory feast of sound, dance, visuals, and music. FKA twigs rules! Read the full article: FKA twigs, 06/06/2026 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On August 28, 2026, a new Prince compilation, consisting of previously unreleased material, will be unearthed: Timeless! Read the full article: News: Prince – Timeless . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1991 Electronic's debut album was released. Read all about the collaboration of New Order's Bernard Sumner and The Smiths' Johnny Marr. Read the full article: The story of Electronic . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The story of Dounana, the song by the Syrian artist Siba, which went viral, two years after its initial release! Read the full article: Siba goes viral – Dounana . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

The story of the heavy Sweet Tea album by masterguitarist and vocalist Buddy Guy. Blues with a punk attitude! Read the full article: Buddy Guy impresses with the raw Sweet Tea . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

5/5: Nasrdin Dchar Read the full article: Nasrdin Dchar – Wat Als…, 05/14/2026 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

4½/5: A perfect band, perfect sound, a perfect setlist, led by a charismatic frontman. What more could a person ask for? Read the full article: Public Image Ltd, 05/07/2026 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

1996 Saw the release of the debut album by Dr. Octagon, an alien surgeon with a bad track record. A look back! Read the full article: Dr. Octagon . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1981 Van Halen released their darkest and heaviest album. Eddie Van Halen took charge and emerged with Fair Warning! Read the full article: Van Halen and the dark, heavy Fair Warning . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1986 Crass released a compilation album, a true Greatest Hits album? By Crass? The story of Best Before 1984. Read the full article: Greatest Hits? Crass – Best Before 1984 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )