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Article — 19 August 2023 — 1,733 words

Britpop, braindance and broken politics — How 1990s optimism became passé

Culture — Music — Politics

A panel of icons split in two - a light side and a darker side. On the light side, a brain with two feet representing braindance, stylised Royal Air Force symbol representing britpop. On the darker side, the britpop symbol turns into a bubble bursting. Next to it is a warning triangle.

Britpop has been having a moment again this summer, prompting investigations into why the scene fizzled out. The conventional explanations are unconvincing. Electronic music tells us why.

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Article — 26 August 2019 — 1,184 words

After the Belgian Grand Prix — Days out in Spa and Brussels

Music — Personal — Travel

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After our weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix last year, Alex and I stayed on for a few more days to explore other parts of Belgium.

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Article — 14 July 2019 — 2,535 words

33 adventures in The Designers Republic

Culture — Design — Music

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“On July 14th 1986 The Designers Republic was declared.” Celebrating 33 years of Brain Aided Design.

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