As Ultravox’s Quartet album gets the deluxe reissue treatment, Midge Ure and Billy Currie recall the highs and lows of its creation with legendary producer George Martin How’s this for…
Oasis announce 25th anniversary reissue of The Masterplan B-sides collection
Oasis are set to release new formats of B-sides compilation The Masterplan to celebrate its 25th anniversary. November 3 will see new formats made available including CD, cream cassette, and…
Johnny Marr announces compilation album Spirit Power, shares new single Somewhere
Johnny Marr has announced a new album, Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr, set for release on 3 November via BMG. You can pre-order it here. Spirit Power also includes…
Album Insight: Madonna – Hard Candy
After the commercial and critical hit of her previous LP and with fresh horizons in view, Madonna’s final album with Warners, Hard Candy, fell short of expectations – even if…
Daniel Miller talks Depeche Mode: “If I had gone to the chip shop with Fad Gadget I wouldn’t have seen them”
The Mute Records founder, Depeche Mode finder, father figure, unofficial member, collaborator, producer and synth donator Daniel Miller looks back at over four incredible decades. It’s been amazing, it’s been…
Kylie to open pop-up shop in London to mark new album Tension
Kylie Minogue is to open a pop-up shop in London to celebrate the release of her new album, Tension. The special store, which is housed in 55 Regent Street in…
Dexys interview: “Once you start thinking about other people’s reactions, you’re in trouble”
As Dexys return with their much-anticipated sixth studio album, mainstay Kevin Rowland tells Classic Pop why he felt the time was right to submit to The Feminine Divine… By Dan…
Album By Album – Duran Duran
Quickly transcending their new romantic roots, Duran Duran helped define the 80s sound and across 40 years have evolved into one of the most important pop bands of all time……
Spotlight: Desperately Seeking Susan
In 1985, after the release of her breakthrough album Like A Virgin, Madonna made her big screen debut in Desperately Seeking Susan, a movie that, almost 40 years on, is…
Dire Straits to release Live 1978-1992 boxset
UMC/Mercury are to release Dire Straits – Live 1978-1992, an 12 LP/8 CD boxset of live performances by Dire Straits. It’s available from 3 November is available to pre-order now.…