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Drop New Single ‘Kicks’ & Announce Pleasure Beast Deluxe & Live Shows

the Secret Weapons: 80s Dancefloor Bangers You Need to Hear
One Hit Wonders are a phenomenon that has been rampant since the 1980s. The term came to be used in music circles when artists would have a major hit single, but then fade into obscurity after releasing only one album. This is because the bands are not able to maintain their success or release anymore albums because of lack of funds, time, or promotion.

Rhythm and Blues: The Soulful Soundtrack of Black History in America
R&B's cultural influence on the world has been profound, shaping many aspects beyond music. The genre's unique sound and style has also influenced art, film, fashion, and language. Look to film and TV from the era and you will see its influence on the attitudes and narrative of the period.

From Glam to Punk: The 1970s - One Hit Wonders, Mega Stars, and Music's Golden Decade
Music and fashion at the start of the 70s had a lot to do with the hangover from the hippie movement of the late 1960s. The decade was one of the most turbulent in history but also one that produced incredible creativity, particularly in the worlds of pop music, fashion and culture... and One Hit Wonders!

CHILL’N

with Delilah Montagu: The Art of Musical Storytelling

Chupa Chups: Dali's Million-Dollar Sucker Punch
In 1969, Dali was approached to design a new Chupa Chups logo, and the result became as instantly recognisable as his melting clocks. Dali incorporated the Chupa Chups name into a brightly coloured daisy shape. Always keenly aware of branding, Dali suggested that the logo be placed on top of the lolly instead of the side so that it could always be seen.

Ching Shih: Sailing Seas and Shattering Stereotypes – The Pirate Queen's Reign!
That’s right. In one of the earliest examples of girls seriously kicking guy’s butts in the gender equality stakes, Ching Shih became not only the greatest female pirate but the most successful of all pirates. And she ruled the high seas with an iron first that would make even the toughest male pirates run for the poop deck.

Bowie's Berlin: The Musical Catalyst Behind The Fall of The Wall
How David Bowie helped topple the Berlin Wall. This major protest by those on the eastern side, who simply started out trying to listen to a rock concert, brought great attention to their plight and pressure to bear on political leaders like Mikhail Gorbachev. Two years later, in 1989, The Wall came down for good and the world was changed forever.

BLOCK PARTY BEATS

Seafood Sam: Unveiling 'Pearly Gates Playlist' & Musical Insights

Sole-ful Savings: 7 Cruelty-Free Vegan Shoe Brands for Ethical Fashionistas
The global leather industry uses over a billion animal products each year to make fashion goods. The utilisation of low-cost labour, more waste, and a bigger carbon impact are all common features of the leather goods industry. However, this does not have to be the case. We found seven cruelty-free or vegan-friendly shoe brands.

From Myanmar to Melbourne: Weaving Hope and Prosperity Amidst Chaos
From Myanmar to Melbourne, these beautiful baskets were created, marketed and purchased under remarkable conditions. With the world turned upside down and borders closed, international shipping has proven difficult at times. Pali Baskets, a Melbourne store, can attest to this.

Sound, Style, Scene: CBGB's: The Cradle of Punk Rock
CBGB's, the legendary music venue located in New York's East Village, was a place of magic, rebellion, and creativity. It was a dingy dive bar with a leaky roof, sticky floors, and graffiti-covered walls, but it was also a temple of art where a new generation of musicians and fans found a home.

THE NEXT WAVE

Drunk Mums Return with New Album ‘Beer Baby’ and National Tour in May