Features
How The Stranglers Evolved with UK Punk and Beyond
From pub rock roots to punk outsiders, The Stranglers didn’t just ride the wave—they rewrote its course.
21 May 2025
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Writer & Editor
Jacob
Jacob is a writer and editor at Tune Tempest with a particular love of progressive rock, art rock and artists who push beyond conventional boundaries. From landmark albums to overlooked corners of an artist’s catalogue, his writing explores the stories, ideas and creative decisions behind the music.
Musical DNA
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Genres I Write About
Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Alternative
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Favourite Artist
Kate Bush
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Favourite Album
The Dreaming - Kate Bush
“I’m drawn to music that feels ambitious, emotional and a little different — albums that reveal something new every time you return to them.
Areas of Coverage
Progressive Rock
Art Rock
Alternative
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Before they became icons of outsider cool, The Smiths burst onto the scene with a debut that felt…
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In May 1990, The Stone Roses turned an industrial wasteland into a stage for history. Spike Island wasn't…
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Discover the Chicago bands that broke the mold and redefined music history.
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70's
Album Review: John Lennon’s Imagine
John Lennon’s Imagine preaches peace while throwing punches—an album that’s as contradictory as it is iconic. Can sincerity…
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60's
Album Review: Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks
Released in 1968, Astral Weeks defied convention and expectation.
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2020's
Album Review: Black Midi’s Cavalcade
Black Midi’s Cavalcade isn’t just an album—it’s an audacious performance. With its surreal narratives and sonic shape-shifting, it…
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Features
The Origins of Ziggy Stardust: Bowie’s Alien Rock Icon
Before Ziggy Stardust fell to Earth, David Bowie built him from broken stars, sci-fi dreams, and raw rebellion.…
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