20 Music Videos of the 1980s That Have Aged Well
In this installment of our retrospective of 1980s music videos, we focus on 20 promos that have, remarkably, stood the test of time.
The Police
Stewart Copeland and Hazelrigg Brothers ‘Derange’ the Police
Stewart Copeland and the Hazelrigg Brothers remind us that the Police’s body of work is ripe for reinvention. But do they go far enough?
10 Pop Songs Too Good to Be Hits
We list ten pop songs officially deemed “Too Good to Be a Hit”. Our sole requirement is cracking the official US Billboard Top 40 chart for at least one week.
The Police Tried to Re-Invent the Concept of a “World Tour” in 1980
Longtime fans of the Police should view the CD that comes with The Police Around the World set as an indispensable addition to their collections.
Unite and Fight! England’s Punk-Reggae Hybrid
When Bob Marley went to London in 1977 he discovered, documented, and reveled in the punky reggae party.
With a New Covers Project, Juliana Hatfield Sets Her Sights on the Police
Continuing her take on artist-themed covers albums, Juliana Hatfield takes a stab at the Police songbook, with unique, marvelous results.
‘Sting: From Northern Skies to Fields of Gold’ Documents Travel, Evolving Perspectives
Observing Sting's career through the lens of home and travel, Paul Carr presents a striking portrait of a musician coming to grips with his long neglected hometown.
Sting Wraps up North American Leg of ’57th & 9th’ Tour on Winteriest of Nights
Sting went back to rock on his latest album. His enjoyable tour covers the entirety of a phenomenal musical career.
Sting Finds Path Back to Rock Music with ’57th & 9th’ + Celebrates at Irving Plaza
After years of diverse projects, including a musical based on his home town, a holiday album and a classical album, Sting has returned to rock.
Counterbalance: The Police’s ‘Synchronicity’
Another suburban family morning here at Counterbalance. We have to shout above the din of our Rice Krispies — and the 272nd most acclaimed album of all time. Many miles away, something crawls to the surface of a dark Scottish lake.
Global Citizen Festival: 27 September 2014 – Photos & Videos
Almost 50,000 people gathered in Central Park for the 3rd Annual Global Citizen Festival, a star-studded affair that draws attention to extreme poverty with world leaders pledging funds for relief.