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A slightly seasonal edition of the most eclectic regular record reviews in the universe. By Thomas H Green.

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Birkenhead musician whose band enjoyed success in the early 1990s.

From the Ramones in the '70s to Descendents in the '80s, we're presenting a brief history of pop-punk bands.

Including musicians, producers, industry figures and innovators Jim Steinman, Sylvain Sylvain and Tim BogertAuthor: Scott ColothanPublished 4 hours ago Last updated 3 hours ago Planet Rock remembers rock and metal musicians who have sadly passed away in 2021. Alongside the singers and musicians, we have also included the songwriters, record label founders, producers and innovators who have contributed so much to our beloved genre and music as a whole. The rock world is truly a poorer place with...

Mark Keds, singer and songwriter who made joyous pop music with Senseless Things – obituary Inspired by punk, his band appeared on Top of the Pops, played Reading and Glastonbury and supported Nirvana Mark Keds with Senseless Things Credit: Steve Double/Camera Press Mark Keds, who has died aged 50, was a founder member of the rock band Senseless Things; formed in London in the late 1980s, fusing the spirit of punk with pure pop hooks, they were a clear influence on their friends the Libertine...

Valley Fest announces 2021 lineup By Lowie Trevena, Monday Aug 3, 2020 Valley Fest has announced its music lineup for the 2021 festival. Travis, Goldfrapp and Deacon Blue will headline the festival, which will take place from July 30 to August 1, 2021 near Chew Valley Lake. Festival favourites The Blockheads, The Cuban Brothers and Oh My God! It’s The Church will also perform at the festival, which is now in its seventh year. Support independent journalism Bristol24/7 relies on your support ...

Celebrity deaths in 2021: Famous faces lost this year, from Captain Sir Tom Moore to Larry King We remember those who have sadly died, looking back at their lives, careers and the legacies they left behind Updated Larry King and Dustin Diamond are two of the celebrities whove passed away this year Get the latest news from across Ireland straight to your inbox every single dayInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up! When you subscribe we will use the information you pr...

Senseless Things singer Mark Keds has died, it has been confirmed. The band formed in West London at the end of the 80s, informed by deep punk roots and an unavoidable knack for killer pop-leaning songwriting. With their powerful live shows and commitment to playing anywhere at any time, Senseless Things quickly became cult heroes, travelling around the country. Avowedly political - song titles include Homophobic Asshole - Senseless Things made incursions into the mainstream, even playing Top ...

Senseless Things and Wildhearts singer/guitarist Mark Keds has died at the age of 50. Words: Phil Alexander Everybody knew Mark Keds. At least that’s how it felt in early 1991, when the guitar-toting frontman and his mates in the Senseless Things signed a major deal with Epic Records. By that point the well-loved Twickenham four-piece had become perennial fixtures on the London club scene, having zig-zagged their way up and down the country while releasing a slew of impressive singles an...

Mark Keds dead: Senseless Things singer found dead in his home aged 50 Senseless Things singer Mark Keds has been found dead in his home age 50, his bandmate Ben Harding has confirmed. Keds was the frontman of the band, rising to fame in the 90s Updated The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Daily Star - Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for sub...