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Review: Dead Or Alive – Youthquake Reissue
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Britney Spears Oops!… I Did It Again reissued for 25th anniversary
A 25th anniversary edition of Britney Spears’ Oops!… I Did It Again will be released on Friday 16 May. In 1999, Britney reached international superstar status with the massive chart-topping…
Pulp return with first album in 24 years
Pulp return with More, their first new album in almost 24 years. “This is the first Pulp album since We Love Life in 2001,” says frontman Jarvis Cocker. ”Yes: the…
Sparks bring MAD! Tour to the UK this June and July!
Sparks MAD! tour comes to the UK this June and July. Legendary pop pioneers Sparks continue to break new ground and are releasing their brand new album MAD! in May…
Depeche Mode announce new cinematic film
Depeche Mode announce new cinematic film titled Depeche Mode: M. Featuring interstitials and archival footage from the band’s Mexico City shows on the 2023-24 Memento Mori Tour. The feature-length film, conceptualised…
Classic Pop issue 93 is on sale now!
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The Divine Comedy announce new album
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Jarvis Cocker narrates liner notes for reissue of The All Seeing I album
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The Farm release new single and announce surprise hometown show
The Farm release Moment In Time, their first new music of 2025, and celebrate with a surprise hometown show. Lifted from Let The Music (Take Control), their first album in…