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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.
Former Cocteau Twins vocalist Elizabeth Fraser has unveiled her first new music in 13 years. The new track, Golden Air, comes via the Sun’s Signature project with partner Damon Reece.…
Rick Astley interview: ‘Being a pop star is weird’
In this revealing interview from 2020, Rick Astley tells us about his SAW years, forging his own way, the importance of family life and his heavy metal alter ego… Rick…
Album By Album – Blur
Led by the versatile songwriting of Damon Albarn and dynamic guitar skills of Graham Coxon, the albums of Blur offer up an embarrassment of riches. Classic Pop takes a look…
Heaven 17 albums: the complete guide
Taking politics to the dancefloor, the albums of Heaven 17 have given The Human League a run for their money as Sheffield’s biggest synth-pop act. By Steve Harnell Penthouse And…
Jamiroquai albums – the complete guide
Led by supercar-loving eco warrior Jay Kay, the Jamiroquai albums merged 70s funky soul with disco and electro… Emergency On Planet Earth Released 1993 Chart Positions UK No.1 US –…
Check out the list of pop-friendly Record Store Day 2022 releases
The latest Record Store Day event celebrates its 15th anniversary this year as more than 260 affiliated outlets take part on 23 April. Read on for our pick of the…
a-ha albums – the complete guide
Classic Pop salutes the reluctant teen idols and kings of Nordic melancholia with an in-depth look at the a-ha albums Hunting High And Low Released 1985 Label Warner Bros Just…
George Michael albums – the complete guide
The pre-eminent songwriter of his era, the albums of George Michael demonstrated that sometimes, less was definitely more… Faith Released 1987 Label Columbia/Epic Chart Position UK No.1 and US No.1…
Grace Jones albums – the complete guide
Three distinct phases mark the the albums of Grace Jones – disco, reggae and dub excursions followed by all-out commercial pop. She’s recently been set the task of curating London’s…
Alison Moyet albums: the complete guide
In a career spanning more than 40 years, the albums of Alison Moyet have run the gamut of pop… ALF Released: 1984 Label: Columbia Chart Positions: UK No.1 and…