We Are Scientists present … the rules of writing a World Cup anthem

Writing a World Cup anthem? Then read this to avoid making the same mistakes as Bob Dylan (too many lyrics) or Madonna (released at Christmas)The football anthem occupies its own genre. It must delicately balance patriotic spirit, jovial sportsmanship, and a lack of delicacy. Artists including New Order, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, and the Beatles have entered the maze and found their way out the other side; others – such as Madonna, U2, and the Beatles – have notoriously crashed on the rocks, ...

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