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FT Life of a Song

Each month FT music critics and contributors discuss the story of a song, from its origins and early recordings through cover versions good and bad. Formerly called FT Arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast... Read more

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Sincerity or self-branding: what defines millennial music?

Sincerity or self-branding: what defines millennial music?

From the unstoppable rise of hip-hop to the 'millennial whoop', what does today's new music sound like? And how has soci... Read more

20 Apr 2018

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Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights

Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights

When "Wuthering Heights" was released 40 years ago this year, it became the first song written and performed by a woman ... Read more

15 Mar 2018

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