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Record Producer and Convicted Murderer Phil Spector Dies Aged 81
He was not a good man.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 17, 2021


Politics and Artists: Where Is The Line?
How far does an artist have to go before getting cancelled?

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 7, 2021


UTE's Top 10 Albums Of 2020
2020 was absolutely tragic - except for its excellent musicial output.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 31, 2020


'Step Into Christmas' Is The Best Christmas Song, Elton Is Just Too Famous
In possibly the only instance of this happening, Elton John’s song is underrated amongst its peers.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 15, 2020


Christmas Songs Are Not Stale and Dull: A Response to Myself
2020 has given me a fresh perspective on the songs I got so disenfranchised with.

Benjamin Hobson
Dec 7, 2020


Mental Health Is Important. Don't Pressure Yourself.
A global pandemic is not the time to feel pressured for productivity.

Benjamin Hobson
Oct 23, 2020


The UK’s Contribution to the Arts is Second to None. Rishi Sunak Doesn’t Understand This.
The UK is an exceptionally creative country.

Benjamin Hobson
Oct 13, 2020


Music Genres Should Not Have a Shelf-Life
Good music is timeless, regardless of its origins.

Benjamin Hobson
Sep 22, 2020


It's Time To Leave The 'Guilty Pleasure' Behind
Guilt should not be an emotion associated with music.

Benjamin Hobson
Aug 28, 2020


We Cannot Let The Recording Studio Die
Recording studios are integral to a band's career.

Benjamin Hobson
Aug 18, 2020


Music Is Just As Good Today As It Was Back Then
You just need to find the artists who push themselves, rather than the tech.

Benjamin Hobson
Aug 4, 2020


Musicians Should Calm Down When It Comes to Copyright
Wars of words are pointless and petty.

Benjamin Hobson
Jul 21, 2020


The Top 10 Albums of the Year So Far
It's been a strong year for music, if nothing else.

Benjamin Hobson
Jul 10, 2020


Why Homophobia In Rock Is Particularly Ridiculous
Some of the biggest rock and metal icons are gay.

Benjamin Hobson
Jun 23, 2020


Dead Kennedys' 'Police Truck' is Still Hauntingly relevant Forty Years Later
Are you doing something wicked?

Benjamin Hobson
May 29, 2020


Recency Bias vs. Nostalgia: Why The Latter Will Always Win
Nostalgia will always rule the masses when it comes to music.

Benjamin Hobson
Apr 24, 2020


Harmful Attitudes Towards Mental Health Sufferers Must End
Just a warning - this isn't strictly musical, but it does involve a music artist.

Benjamin Hobson
Apr 17, 2020


Music Should Not be A Tribal Competition
It should be something that brings us all together.

Benjamin Hobson
Feb 28, 2020


Reading and Leeds Has One Eye on the Future
The music industry is changing, and Reading and Leeds is looking to change with it.

Benjamin Hobson
Feb 11, 2020


Auto-Tune: Cheat Code or Creative Tool?
Auto-Tune has divided opinion ever since its release in 1997.

Benjamin Hobson
Jan 21, 2020
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