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The legendary Diana Ross is set to make two appearances here in the UK next summer – one at Cornwall’s Eden Project and the second at the Lytham Festival in…
Former Duran Duran frontman Andy Wickett unveils second set of early demos
Duran Duran’s former lead singer Andy Wickett is to release a second volume of early demos. Following on from Girls On Film – 1979 Demo (a collection of early recordings…
Paul McCartney to release new album recorded alone in lockdown
Paul McCartney has announced the forthcoming release of McCartney III, finishing a trilogy of albums he began in 1970. Yes, it’s 50 years since the release of Macca’s self-titled first…
Spandau Ballet unveil brand new 40th anniversary Greatest Hits album
It was 40 years ago this month that Spandau Ballet signed their first recording contract (see pics below) and within a month had released their first single To Cut A…
ABBA to release Super Trouper cut as limited edition translucent blue vinyl 7”
While we’re still waiting for the brand new ABBA songs to land, there is something ABBA-shaped to look forward to this December, and that’s a limited edition 7” release for…
Classic pop stars unite for new online series
Some of the biggest British pop stars of the 80s will take part in a brand new weekly online series, featuring performances and interviews, in a show that will help…
Stevie Wonder releases two new songs and teases new album
Stevie Wonder has released two new songs for the first time in four years after leaving Motown Records and setting up his own record label. The 70-year-old music icon released…
Joy Division/New Order story to be told in new podcast
2020 is turning out to be quite a year to be a Joy Division/New Order fan. Not only have we been blessed with a new single and a deluxe reissue…
Annie Lennox festive album A Christmas Cornucopia re-released
Annie Lennox has announced she is releasing a digitally remastered version of her sixth solo album, A Christmas Cornucopia. The 2020 re-issue of A Christmas Cornucopia will be released via…
Legendary ‘lost’ album by a-ha’s Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen to be released
A mythical ‘lost’ album by a-ha’s Paul Waaktaar-Savoy and Magne Furuholmen is to get a full re-release, 39 years on from its recording. Våkenatt was the second release from the…