Reissue Theory: Nik Kershaw
It’s not hard to see why Nik Kershaw was considered a teen idol in the 1980s, but it is hard to understand why this was the case after listening to his music. The British guitarist released several...
View ArticleReissue Theory: Live Aid on CD
Twenty-six years ago today, on two different continents, the music world came together for a worthy cause: to raise awareness of famine in Ethiopia. Live Aid, a pair of concerts organized by Bob...
View ArticleWouldn’t It Be Good? Universal U.K. Expands Nik Kershaw’s Debut LP
A pleasant surprise is coming from Universal’s catalogue arm across the pond: an expanded edition of Nik Kershaw’s excellent debut album Human Racing. Released in 1984, Human Racing gave the young...
View ArticleA Beacon in the Pale of the Night: Nik Kershaw’s “The Riddle” to Be Expanded...
Following a recent expansion of his beloved (in the U.K.) debut album, Universal Music Group will offer the double-disc treatment to Nik Kershaw’s sophomore effort The Riddle this summer,...
View ArticleRelease Round-Up: Week of August 13
Harry Nilsson, Flash Harry (Varese Vintage) Never released in the U.S. or on CD, the wave of Nilssonmania continues with this: Harry’s last album, released in 1980, now available on remastered vinyl or...
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