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Dan Biggane
Dan Biggane is a writer for Classic Pop and Vintage Rock magazines. A former entertainment editor at the Bath Chronicle newspaper, he’s interviewed countless big names from the world of rock and pop including Robert Plant and John Lydon, as well as members of The Specials, The Selecter, The Cure, The Go-Go's and Echo & The Bunnymen.
The Farm release Moment In Time, their first new music of 2025, and celebrate with a surprise hometown show. Lifted from Let The Music (Take Control), their first album in……
Win Bearded Theory Festival 2025 Tickets
Win a pair of tickets worth £480 in our Bearded Theory Festival 2025 competition The multi award-winning Bearded Theory festival returns to the idyllic grounds of Catton Park in Derbyshire……
Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies aged 70
It has been announced that Blondie drummer, Clem Burke, has died aged 70. A statement on the Official Blondie Facebook account said: “It is with profound sadness that we relay……
Chesney Hawkes’ releases new album before Celebrity Big Brother appearance
Celebrity Big Brother 2025 contestant Chesney Hawkes releases his new album, Living Arrows, today. Living Arrows is expected to be his biggest album hit since 1991’s Buddy’s Song. The release coincides……
Claudia Brücken announces new album, Night Mirror
Former Propaganda vocalist, Claudia Brücken announces new album, Night Mirror. Claudia’s last studio outing came with the critically acclaimed 2022 album The Heart Is Strange (No.11 in the UK album chart), which saw……
Madness announce 2025 Hits Parade UK tour
Madness announce Hits Parade tour with special guests Squeeze. Camden’s finest will hit the road this December with a greatest hits package that promises to be a real Christmas cracker.……
Underworld announce huge summer outdoor show
Underworld have announced a huge summer show celebrating the very best of British electronic music. The event also features DJ sets from Simian Mobile Disco, Groove Armada and Hot Chip.……
Take Your Mama Out… Scissor Sisters announce intimate dates
The Scissor Sisters announce two intimate dates ahead of their major arena tour which starts on 16 May in Nottingham. The reformed group, featuring lead singer Jake Shears plus multi-instrumentalist……
The Blow Monkeys & The Christians announce co-headline tour
The Blow Monkeys and The Christians have announced a co-headline UK tour for October 2025. The Blow Monkeys’ new album Birdsong will be released ahead of the October dates, while……
Lightning Seeds extend Greatest Hits Tour
Lightning Seeds extend their greatest hits tour following a fully sold out run in 2024. Lightning Seeds 35th Anniversary began last year, with all 22 dates sold out across the UK……