In the year that Soft Cell are to return with their first new album in 20 years, lead singer Marc Almond has announced his first live tour in nearly three…
Boo’s That Lady: Betty Boo Interview
In this Betty Boo interview from 2019, the woman born Alison Clarkson tells Classic Pop about her beginnings with US rap royalty, being taken under Madonna’s wing and the real…
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…
The Smiths – the complete guide
Pop in the 1980s was rocked to its foundations with the arrival of The Smiths in 1983. With their blend of Morrissey’s misery and Johnny Marr’s melodies, they became…
Top 15 Stock Aitken Waterman albums
Mark Elliott, a SAW expert and author of the definitive book on the trio, The Ministry Of Pop, reveals his favourite Stock Aitken Waterman albums 15. Jason Donovan Ten Good…
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…
Singer and actor Meat Loaf dies aged 74
Singer and actor Meat Loaf (real name Michael Lee Aday) has died at the age of 74. The Grammy-winner passed away on the evening of Thursday 20 January with his…
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Download your FREE digital edition of the Anthem Music Presents Britpop mini-mag. The battle of Oasis versus Blur may be its abiding memory for many, but Britpop was so much…
Boyzlife announce new album Old School
Boyzlife, the duo made of Keith Duffy (formerly of Boyzone) and Brian McFadden (formerly of Westlife) have today revealed the title, release date and tracklist of their first original material…
Sky reveals trailer and premiere date for new Janet Jackson documentary
Sky has shared a trailer for the highly anticipated documentary Janet Jackson. The four-part doc explores the life story of this 80s icon, and is set to premiere on Sky…