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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.
NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises release rare Prince song to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Musicology To commemorate two decades of Musicology, NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in…
Pet Shop Boys release new single, Dancing Star
Pet Shop Boys release Dancing Star, the second single off their forthcoming album Nonetheless. Inspired by the life of the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, who defected from the Soviet Union…
Ultravox’s Chris Cross dies aged 71
Ultravox star and Vienna co-writer Chris Cross has died aged 71 Ultravox bass player and Vienna co-writer, Chris Cross, has died aged 71. Cross, whose real name was Chris Allen,…
Bernard Butler announces new album
Good Grief will be Bernard Butler’s first solo album in 25 years Bernard Butler has revealed details of his new studio album, Good Grief. His first solo LP in 25…
Classic Album: Stevie Wonder – Hotter Than July
The first Stevie Wonder album of the 80s was a back-to-basics return to form. A tight collection in which The Motown legend plays it safe with his trademark funky soulful…
Fan of The Christians writes new single
Fan writes The Christians’ new single, Tanera Days The new single from The Christians, Tanera Days, was written by a fan of the band. Inspiration struck Andrew Langridge after a…
Cyndi Lauper announces UK show
Cyndi Lauper announces first UK show in eight years Cyndi Lauper has announced a one night only performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall – her first UK solo show in…
Fairground Attraction are back with new music after 35 years away
Fairground Attraction share new music after announcing they’ve reunited This year, after an absence of 35 years, all four original members of 80s collective Fairground Attraction are reuniting for a…
The Grid reunite for first live show in over 20 years
Electronic dance pioneers The Grid reunite for first live show in over 20 years Consisting of Dave Ball and Richard Norris, The Grid will be performing live for the first…
Epic David Bowie Rock ’N’ Roll Star! set out this summer
New David Bowie Rock ’N’ Roll Star! box set chronicles Ziggy Stardust-era across six discs David Bowie Rock ’N’ Roll Star!, a 5CD and 1 Blu-Ray Audio collection, is scheduled…