Pick of the week

Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story

From Blancmange to Bananarama, London Records “stuffed the UK charts with hits” in the 80s, says music writer Siân Pattenden. She’s the host of this five-part series about the evolution of the label, featuring interviews with artists and A&Rs. It’s a fascinating oral history that takes in the queer representation offered by Bronski Beat; All Saints’ edgy take on Girl Power; and the goth-pop prowess of Shakespears Sister (pictured above).

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Are We Doomed

From nuclear war to climate change, there are many things that could cause the demise of humanity.…