Category Archives: Music

The Man Who Finally Fell to Earth

Posted on January 11, 2016 by PopLifer

Yes, it’s been a while hasn’t it? Call this sudden unexpected return our ‘The Next Day’, a tribute to a man without whom Pop Lifer would never have existed. Kate Bush. The Smiths. Madonna. The Sex Pistols. Blondie. Depeche Mode. The … Continue reading →

Posted in David Bowie, Music, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Only connect – Frank Ocean brings hope to the Brixton Academy (review)

Posted on July 11, 2013 by PopLifer

  There’s a moment tonight which may be the most hopeful, beautiful thing I’ve seen in 20 years of gig-going at the Brixton Academy. Frank Ocean stands on the stage, almost nakedly vulnerable in a fierce red spotlight, singing the heartbroken words … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay shit, Music, Straight shit | 2 Comments

“I’d be proud for “Bloodsports” to be the last Suede record” – Suede interview and track by track album review

Posted on March 1, 2013 by PopLifer

Suede 2013 – photo supplied by Quietus Managemen Suede, Neil Pop Lifer’s favourite band of all time, have returned to the pop fray after a decade’s absence with a fine new record, “Bloodsports”.  A week ago we ran the first of a … Continue reading →

Posted in "Art", Music | 6 Comments

“It was 20 years ago today” – my life as a teenage Suedehead

Posted on February 21, 2013 by PopLifer

20 years ago today, Suede released their third single, “Animal Nitrate”. A grimy paean to violent gay sex, it became the band’s first top ten hit, thanks to a chorus so big it could swallow continents. For the band’s growing … Continue reading →

Posted in "Art", Gay shit, Music | 12 Comments

Frankmusik is back on the Map – review of “Far From Over” EP (with bonus ramblings on the state of modern pop)

Posted on February 13, 2013 by PopLifer

Anyone who read this blog at the end of 2012 may have noticed that we ended the year gripped by two obsessive pop ideas. The first was that “Scream And Shout”, the atrocity duet between will.i.am and Britney Spears, was … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | 3 Comments

Noise, glorious noise – review of My Bloody Valentine live at Brixton Electric

Posted on January 27, 2013 by PopLifer

(Pop Lifer’s trademark “live at the show” art photography. Contact us to buy exclusive print.) On the way to the Electric tonight we get assailed in the street by a middle aged hippie with a Scandinavian accent and a trembling youth … Continue reading →

Posted in "Art", Music | 4 Comments