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Dire Straits' minimalist interpretation of rock had already crystallized by the time they released their eponymous debut. It is a remarkably accomplished album for a debut, and one they had difficulty surpassing throughout their career.

Legend has it The Stone Roses secured their first big gig supporting Pete Townsend when Ian Brown sent a charming note to the promoter: ‘I’m surrounded by skagheads. I wanna smash ‘em. Can you give us a show?’

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The hugely ambitious debut album from Pinch changed the game for dubstep. An album that makes you feel as though you are underwater, moving through cool currents of sound, and you are dancing.

CAS Miami co-founder Lolo Reskin tells the story behind Everything But The Girl's ‘Walking Wounded’ streaming live from her home.

This album is named after a members-only club that was opened in Havana in pre-Castro times, a period of unbelievable musical activity in Cuba.

Beverley Knight looks back at two of her inspirations Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin and the influence they have had on her own work.

Watch the full video as 30 years on from the release of 'Daydream Nation' Thurston Moore joins us to reflect on it's impact for National Album Day at The John Peel Centre For Creative Arts.

The album marked a shift in the group's sound characterized by more concise arrangements and radio friendly songs, such as "The Spirit of Radio" and "Freewill", though their progressive rock blueprint is still evident with the nearly ten-minute closer "Natural Science".