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Getting Lost in Skoob, London’s Basement Book Maze
Hunting for the best second-hand bookshop in London? Skoob Books in Bloomsbury—tucked beneath the Brunswick Centre near Russell Square—offers one of the city’s broadest selections of used and out-of-print titles. Enjoy a tune while browsing. Bloomsbury has long been London’s intellectual heartland—home to the University of London’s central precinct (Senate House). Surrounded by University College
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Opus versions and the Originals
Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away on March 28, 2023, after battling throat cancer and later colon cancer. As the third anniversary of his death is approaching, we honor his extraordinary artistry with this post. Recorded in December 2022 and released in November 2023, just months after his death, the album “Opus” stands as his final solo
All about Blue Monday by New Order – Part Two – 7 versions + 1 mashup
“Blue Monday” is a 1983 song by the English group New Order that influenced generations of pop and dance music – essentially dance music for punk rockers. It is the biggest selling 12-inches vinyl of all time. Our previous post explored its origin, and in this post, we shared a slightly updated 1988 version by
Demystifying Blue Monday by New Order – Part One – Origin & Influences
“Blue Monday” is a song by the English group New Order, released on March 7, 1983 as a single which became the biggest selling 12-inches vinyl of all time, and influenced decades of pop and dance music. It is one of my (Chris’s) favorites. The vinyl is packaged in a sleeved jacket that resembles an
