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Steve Harnell
Steve Harnell is the Editor of Classic Pop and Vintage Rock magazines. Over the past 25 years he’s written about music for magazines and newspapers such as Long Live Vinyl, Record Collector, Total Guitar, Country, Guitar, the Bristol Post and Western Daily Press. During that time, he’s interviewed an array of major names including Al Green, John Lydon, Massive Attack and Ian Brown. Apart from his regular work at the helm of Classic Pop and Vintage Rock, he's also edited various special editions of their sister titles, Classic Pop Presents and Vintage Rock Presents.
In the latest issue of Classic Pop we have an exclusive full band interview with Duran Duran who reveal all about their Halloween-themed new album Danse Macabre that features covers,…
Classic Pop Issue 83 is on sale now!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop, we have a world exclusive interview with the New Power Generation and those behind the extraordinary forthcoming deluxe boxset of Prince’s Diamonds And…
Diamonds And Pearls super deluxe edition Prince boxset announced
Pic credit: Randee St. Nicholas A boxset of Prince & The New Power Generation’s multi-platinum Diamonds And Pearls album has been announced featuring a wealth of unheard material. On 27…
Classic Pop issue 82 is on sale now!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop, we have a Wham! world exclusive interview with Andrew Ridgeley plus Pepsi and Shirlie who look back on their life inside the legendary…
Blur announce surprise new album The Ballad Of Darren
Blur have announced a surprise new studio album, The Ballad Of Darren, set for release on 21 July. Appearing on Steve Lamacq’s 6Music show, the band previewed the new album…
Kylie Minogue releases new single Padam Padam ahead of upcoming Tension album
Pic credit: Erik Melvin Kylie Minogue has released a new single to kick off the campaign for forthcoming 16th studio album Tension. Produced by Lostboy (Griff, Anne-Marie, Tiesto), new…
Classic Pop issue 81 is on sale now!
In the latest issue, ahead of the Pet Shop Boys’ stunning singles boxset SMASH, we have a world exclusive career-spanning interview with Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe that sees them…
Issue 80 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop, we meet Haircut 100 for an exclusive interview ahead of their 2023 reunion and the deluxe reissue of debut album Pelican West as…
Issue 79 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop, we meet Seal for a world exclusive interview as he takes us inside his ‘Crazy’ years and lifelong bond with producer Trevor Horn.…
Terry Hall of The Specials dies aged 63
Tributes have been paid to The Specials and former Fun Boy Three frontman, Terry Hall, who has died aged 63. The news was confirmed shortly before 11pm on 19 December.…