SPONSORED POST Japan’s classic third album Quiet Life is been specially re-issued featuring a brand new half-speed remaster of the original album, alternate mixes, b-sides, singles, rarities and live material…
John Foxx: Howling Into The Void
In 1980, John Foxx predicted a terrifying dystopian future with his incredible synthetic masterpiece Metamatic. The future he predicted is now here, and it’s worse – far worse –…
One Hit Wonder: Club Nouveau – Lean On Me
This cover of the classic Bill Withers track was good enough to win a Grammy in 1987, but it wasn’t the signpost to bigger things for this pop and New…
Album By Album: Nick Heyward
The much-loved singer-songwriter has embraced pop, soul, funk and folk across a diverse hook-laden life in music. By Steve Harnell Pelican West Released 1982 Label Arista Records Producer Bob Sargeant…
Mute founder announces new improv project
Sunroof (Daniel Miller and Gareth Jones) have announced, after four decades of friendship and collaboration, the release of their debut album. Electronic Music Improvisations Volume 1, a collection of eight…
Danny Boyle shares first photos from new Sex Pistols drama
The first images have been released from Pistol – Danny Boyle’s new series about legendary punk group the Sex Pistols. Based on guitarist Steve Jones’ 2018 memoir Lonely Boy: Tales…
Classic Album: Talk Talk – The Colour Of Spring
After starting life as one of many bands cynically marketed by record companies to cash in on the New Romantic scene, on third studio album The Colour Of Spring Talk…
Album By Album: Heaven 17
Taking politics to the dancefloor, they’ve given the human league a run for their money as Sheffield’s biggest synth-pop act. By Steve Harnell Penthouse And Pavement Released 1981 Label Virgin…
Classic Pop issue 68 is on sale now!
As Japan’s seminal Quiet Life finally receives the deluxe reissue treatment, in the latest Classic Pop we examine the landmark record with help from the band. We also meet former…
More Bowie Live Adventures on their way
Parlophone have announced the newest instalment of David Bowie Brilliant Live Adventures, a series of six live albums from various 1990s-era Bowie performances being released on vinyl and CD as…