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The digital remastering of popular music

Andrew Burns

As Record Store Day celebrates its seventh year, Thomas Quinn explores how digital has revolutionised our musical jukebox

Whose Playlist? Issue 998

This Dundonian singer has doffed his cap to street minstrels, and could do with a change of trews himself. Just don’t expect to spot him in your local Travelodge.

Ben E King: "Age comes at you bit by bit by bit"

Jane Graham

Soul legend, aged 73, on being a 'pretty cool' teenager, the one day he would like to relive, and the worldwide impact of Stand By Me

Whose Playlist? Issue 997

You could say that this Morecambe lad is from a very good vintage. He’s built a reputation for hip design and his love of architecture, and in fashion he’s well-red.

Whose Playlist? Issue 996

Funny but deadly, it’s a crime if you can’t guess who this boy with the Thorne in his side is…

Whose Playlist? Issue 995

From the top flat to the kerbside, this blonde Sheffield pop icon has a real temptation to dance over the right wing. But would you live with him? Guess who it is from his five favourite tunes...

Whose Playlist? Issue 994

The leader of this band borrowed the name of a slave for their top album… can you guess who he is from his five favourite tunes?

Whose iPod? Issue 993

Having sung for Britain in the Eurovision Song Contest and played a sold-out show at The Royal Albert Hall, this talent show sensation is definitely no longer down in the dumps.

Whose iPod? Issue 992

There’s something fishy about this unipedal performer. He’s done a gig in space, and he is quite unconventional... Can you guess who it is from his top five iPod picks?

Whose iPod? Issue 991

Distance and barriers are no object to this politically-motivated hiker, who is famed for giving the vox populi a platform to create their own Manifesto...

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