Robert Barry

The triumph of bedroom pop

From Joe Meek to Taylor Swift: a short history of lo-fi

House music: How I’m Feeling Now, a 2020 album by Taylor Swift’s former touring partner Charli XCX, revels in its DIY spirit.

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