In the latest Classic Pop, we have an exclusive interview with all four members of Duran Duran as they return with superb new studio album Future Past. Also, as a…
The Specials: Protest Songs 1924-2012 review
Such was the excitement surrounding Terry Hall’s return to The Specials for 2019’s Encore that they swiftly reconvened in early 2020 to begin a new album. This – for obvious…
ABBA Voyage release date, songs, tour and everything you need to know
Yes, ABBA Voyage is actually happening! After four decades apart, Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad have reunited for a new album and virtual tour. Somewhere in…
Toyah – Posh Pop review
After years of copyright wrangling, the belated reissues of her early albums has finally allowed Toyah to be reassessed. So far, Sheep Farming In Barnet and The Blue Meaning have…
Making The La’s
A timeless classic that inspired a thousand imitators but left its creator claiming it sounds like “a snake with a broken back”, The La’s is a much-mythologised debut album. We…
Making Madonna – Like A Virgin
The Like A Virgin album turned Madonna from a New York club queen to the most famous female artist in the world… As New York’s achingly hip art set gathered…
Making The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses
Still adored nearly 30 years on, The Stone Roses rescued indie rock from shambling student bands and fired Manchester into a bright new musical future. Michael Leonard charts the making…
Top 20 80s Cover Versions
Cover versions are sometimes bad, sometimes great. Here’s Classic Pop’s rundown of the very best cover versions of some of the 80s’ very best songs. It’s a testament to the…
Duran Duran share new song Anniversary
Duran Duran have unveiled the video for their latest single, Anniversary, directed by BAFTA-winning artist, photographer and filmmaker, Alison Jackson. The song is taken from the band’s upcoming 15th studio…
40 Best George Michael Songs
In this list of the best George Michael songs, we list our favourites counting backwards from 2012 to 1982… By Ian Wade With some George Michael songs ranking among the…