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They came from commuterville, schlepping their synthesisers on the train to the big city’s bright lights. But soon Depeche Mode would be airborne and first-class, jet-setting a new pop sound…
The best 80s album covers of all time
From Talking Heads to The Stone Roses to Duran Duran, here are the 20 best 80s album covers of all time… 20. The Cure – Kiss Me, Kiss Me Okay,…
13 of the best and most iconic band logos
In our list of the best band logos we look at some of the most snazzy, most original and most memorable mastheads out there… Logos are integral to the music…
Rick Astley – Whenever You Need Somebody (2022 Remaster) OUT NOW
SPONSORED POST To mark its 35th Anniversary, @rickastley is reissuing his classic debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. Remastered at Abbey Road, it’s out today on CD, 2CD Deluxe and…
Interview: Tim Finn talks Split Enz, Forenzics
The co-founder of Split Enz, one half of Finn Brothers, and co-writer of Crowded House’s most successful studio album, Tim Finn discusses 50 years in the business and his new…
Conquering planet Earth – Duran Duran in the 80s
From dingy pub back rooms to tropical climes, the glamour and excess of the Duran Duran success story defined the 80s. However, becoming the biggest band in the world came…
Making David Bowie: Low
In 1976 David Bowie fled his demons, seeking seclusion, healing and creative freedom. he landed in Germany and set about creating the first album of his celebrated ‘Berlin trilogy’, the…
Depeche Mode – the side projects
From reuniting with old bandmates to helping out their neighbours, the side projects of Depeche Mode are often as interesting as their work in the band. Classic Pop speaks to…
Depeche Mode: Spirit interview
Back in 2017 Classic Pop packed its dictaphone and headed off to enjoy extended chats with Martin Gore and Dave Gahan on the occasion of the launch of the then-latest…
Interview: Stephen Duffy talks Duran Duran, Lilac Time, Robbie Williams
Stephen Duffy zoomed into the orbit of Duran Duran in their formative years and again in 2002 as the Devils with Nick Rhodes – the resurrection of the Duran album…