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Published inThe RiffGOTH — A History by Lol TolhurstFounding member of The Cure explores the convergence of literature, architecture, music and the ever-present gloom of 1970s England.Jun 11Jun 11
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Published inThe RiffRadio Birdman: Ground Zero for Australian Independent MusicMurray Engleheart’s exceptional biography threads the dizzying heights of Radio Birdman — their acclaim and disfunction — while expertly…Apr 29A response icon2Apr 29A response icon2
Published inThe Riff1995: The Turning Point for Norwegian Black MetalThirty years on, we look at 10 of the most influential Norwegian Black Metal records of 1995, exploring the shift from orthodoxy to…Mar 2A response icon1Mar 2A response icon1
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