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Steve O'Brien
Steve O’Brien is a writer who specialises in music, film and TV. He has written for magazines and websites such as SFX, The Guardian, Radio Times, Esquire, The New Statesman, Digital Spy, Empire, Yours Retro, The New Statesman and MusicRadar. He’s written books about Doctor Who and Buffy The Vampire Slayer and has even featured on a BBC4 documentary about Bergerac. Apart from his work on Classic Pop, he also edits CP’s sister magazine, Vintage Rock Presents.
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When is Tears For Fears’ new album out? The new album, Tears For Fears’ seventh, will be released on 25 February 2022, via Conchord Records. The Tipping Point will be…
Betty Boo to release first solo single in 30 years
Betty Boo has announced plans for her first solo single in 30 years. The rapper is set to release Get Me To The Weekend this Saturday (22 January). The single…
15 must-see pop TV moments
Must-see TV moments. They’re those precious times in telly-land where we can’t quite believe what’s in front of our eyes, either because it’s sky-scrapingly brilliant or jaw-droppingly terrible. They’re often…
15 of the most surprising band name origins in pop
Where do bands get their names from? We investigate the origins of some of the 80s’ most memorable band names… What’s in a name? Sometimes a lot, sometimes, well, not…
Johnny Marr new album: Everything you need to know about Fever Dreams Pts 1-4
When is Johnny Marr’s new album out? Johnny Marr’s new double album, Fever Dreams Pts 1-4, his fourth solo release, will drop on 25 February 2022, via BMG. The record…
14 essential Stone Roses songs
In our list of the best Stone Roses songs, we look back at the two albums and various singles of the most important Manchester band of all time (sorry,…
10 best Human League songs
In our list of the best Human League songs, we count down the finest moments from the Sheffield synth-poppers… Formed in Sheffield in 1977, The Human League released two albums…
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott announce 2022 shows
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, ex of The Beautiful South, have announced two special stadium shows for next summer at St Helens Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday 22nd July and…
17 best Paul McCartney songs
In our list of the best Paul McCartney songs, we look back over the former Beatle’s half-century solo career. Note: this is a strictly no-Beatles list, so however tempted we…
Matt Goss interview: “I don’t know if you fancy chest milk… I don’t”
In this Matt Goss interview, the one-time teen heartthrob talks to us about his new album, The Beautiful Unknown, the future of Bros and his plans to move back to…