Fronted by the ever outspoken Ian McCulloch, Echo & The Bunnymen became indie heroes with a sound that constantly leaned towards the darker and more dramatic side of post-punk… CROCODILES…
Black Friday Sale – Save 56%
Get early access to our best offer of the year before Black Friday even arrives! Skip the wait and enjoy an incredible 56% off your annual subscription to Classic Pop, bringing you exclusive…
The rise of Wham! Britain’s definitive 80s pop poster boys
As the definitive 80s poster boys, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley exemplified the decade’s fun factor – here we celebrate the rise of Wham! Britain’s premier pop idols… Bursting onto…
Breaking the fourth wall with Thomas Dolby
In the 80s Thomas Dolby was the mad professor of synth, now turned actual professor. Classic Pop joins one of music’s most cerebral artists to talk academia, AI, musical resurrections…
The Pogues announce first UK headline tour in 13 years
The Pogues to celebrate 40th anniversary of Rum Sodomy & The Lash with live UK dates next year. The Pogues have announced their first UK headline tour in 13 years. Celebrating…
Elton John and Brandi Carlile unveil new duet
Elton John and Brandi Carlile have unveiled their new original song Never Too Late, from the forthcoming Disney+ documentary Elton John: Never Too Late. Never Too Late, co-written by Elton…
The Farm announce their first new album in 30 years
Indie-dance crossover outfit The Farm have announced the release of their first album since 1994. Written and performed by all five original members – Peter Hooton (vocals), Steve Grimes (guitar and…
Band Aid 40th anniversary compilation announced
Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Trevor Horn announce details of a forthcoming Band Aid 40th anniversary compilation, brand new 2024 Ultimate Mix and accompanying video release. The latest incarnation of…
The Verve compilation album reissued on vinyl
The Verve compilation album, This Is Music: The Singles, is to be released on vinyl for the very first time. Originally released on CD only in November 2004, this 20th…
Annie Lennox & Friends fundraising concert announced
The inaugural SISTERS: Annie Lennox & Friends concert will be held at London’s Royal Albert Hall during Women’s History Month next year. Named after the Eurythmics and Aretha Franklin’s 1985…