A one‑page Melody Maker singles column included a brief notice for the Sweet’s new release “Poppa Joe,” presented as part of the week’s pop‑market roundup. Though not given extended commentary, the track was positioned within the paper’s ongoing coverage of Sweet’s rise from bubblegum‑leaning singles to more confident chart contenders. Publication: Melody Maker Date: January 22, 1972 Format: One‑page single review Writer: Chris Welch A moment of early‑’70s bubblegum‑to‑gla

A week of charity, music, and student celebration — crowned by a T. Rex performance just months before glam rock reshaped the British charts.

A one‑page New Musical Express feature in which Marc Bolan discussed the renewed importance of singles for T. Rex, framed around the breakthrough success of “Ride A White Swan.” Written during the group’s transition from underground cult act to emerging chart force, the article captured Bolan’s belief in singles as the key to reaching new audiences and expanding the band’s profile. Publication: New Musical Express Date: November 21, 1970 Format: One‑page article Writer: Ni

A full‑page New Musical Express advertisement announcing the launch of Fly Records’ first two singles: T. Rex’s “Ride A White Swan” and The Move’s “When Alice Comes Back to the Farm.” The page positioned Fly as a bold new label, pairing striking artwork with high‑impact typography and a roster that signalled immediate credibility. Publication: New Musical Express Date: October 10, 1970 Format: Full‑page label advertisement Writer: Fly Records (advertorial) A moment of labe

A swirl of feathers, a flash of chaos, and a band on the brink of reinvention — the Alice Cooper Group’s cameo is a tiny cinematic spark that hints at the inferno to come

Before Ziggy, before the Starman, there was Hype — Bowie’s first attempt at building a world, a band, and a mythology bigger than himself.

A bright, early‑’60s pop gem marking Shane Fenton’s rise before his glam‑rock transformation.