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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.
Schooled in jazz fusion, Nik Kershaw became a teen idol before temporarily turning his back on the pop game and penning hits for others. Let’s take an in-depth look at……
INXS Interview: ‘We were all part of a brotherhood’
They were the Aussie gang who could have ended up as petrol pump attendants. Instead, INXS conquered the world and became embroiled in a saga of drugs, ghosts, undiagnosed mental……
Belinda Carlisle: Album by Album
Taking the road less travelled through melodic punk, juggernaut pop success and an LP inspired by Kundalini yoga. Here look at the solo career of Belinda Carlisle, album by album,……
Album By Album: Eurythmics
Over the years, Eurythmics have moved from post-punk to a soulful synth-pop sound that thrilled millions. Steve Harnell takes an in-depth look at their studio long-players… In The Garden Released: October……
Bananarama Interview: Once You Pop, You Can’t Stop
Normal service has been resumed. After their one-time only reunion tour with Siobhan Fahey, Bananarama are back with their first studio album in 10 years. Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward……
Talk Talk albums – the complete guide
Over five studio albums, Talk Talk ventured into evermore experimental sonic territory to pursue their uncompromising artistic vision… The Party’s Over Released July 1982 Recorded 1981-1982 Label EMI Chart Position……
Live review: The Who – Wembley Stadium, London
Live photo: Naomi Dryden-Smith Review: Steve Harnell The Who Wembley Stadium, London 6 July 8/10 “Does anyone need their sink unblocked?” It’s not your usual rock star opening gambit, but……
Art of the Album: U2 – Achtung Baby
After U2 hit a creative impasse with 1988’s Rattle & Hum, the band reinvented themselves by embracing dance culture for a bold change of musical direction. The resulting album was the……
Ghostpoet – Dark Days + Canapes album review
Play It Again Sam 4/5 Twice the Mercury Prize bridesmaid and never the bride (he was nominated for his 2011 debut Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam and 2015’s Shedding……
Nick Heyward – Woodland Echoes album review
Nick Heyward – Woodland Echoes Gladsome Hawk 4/5 Former haircut 100 man Nick Heyward returns with remarkable new record ‘Woodland Echoes’ that stands toe-to-toe with past glories. A contender for……