In the latest Classic Pop we have an exclusive interview with Tears For Fears’ Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith as they look back on the extraordinary story behind their 1989…
One Hit Wonder: Rob ‘n’ Raz Featuring Leila K
ROB‘N’RAZ FEAT. LEILA K GOT TO GET While purists of hip-hop and house music were appalled on principle when the two disparate genres were blended together, there’s little doubt that…
The Pod Squad #1: The D Side
The first in a new series of Classic Pop-friendly podcast profiles What’s your podcast about? We look at how music affects you – it’s about starting a conversation from these…
Alison Moyet: Album By Album
One of the finest vocalists of her generation, the ex-Yazoo frontwoman’s solo career is also a testament to her diverse songwriting ability. By Steve Harnell ALF Released: 1984 Label:…
Diana Ross Eden Sessions concert set for 2021
The legendary Diana Ross is set to play Cornwall’s Eden Project next summer. The soul superstar had been due to play an Eden Session this past June, before the Coronavirus…
Former Duran Duran frontman Andy Wickett unveils second set of early demos
Duran Duran’s former lead singer Andy Wickett is to release a second volume of early demos. Following on from Girls On Film – 1979 Demo (a collection of early recordings…
Paul McCartney to release new album recorded alone in lockdown
Paul McCartney has announced the forthcoming release of McCartney III, finishing a trilogy of albums he began in 1970. Yes, it’s 50 years since the release of Macca’s self-titled first…
Spandau Ballet unveil brand new 40th anniversary Greatest Hits album
It was 40 years ago this month that Spandau Ballet signed their first recording contract (see pics below) and within a month had released their first single To Cut A…
Reissue review: Dire Straits: The Studio Albums 1978-1991
By their swansong On Every Street, Dire Straits were the punchline to jokes about yuppies and MTV, provoked by 1985’s Brothers In Arms, which went 14x platinum in Britain alone.…
ABBA to release Super Trouper cut as limited edition translucent blue vinyl 7”
While we’re still waiting for the brand new ABBA songs to land, there is something ABBA-shaped to look forward to this December, and that’s a limited edition 7” release for…