From Pop Star to Alt Rocker ⚡️Order your copy here ★ Download your digital edition here This issue is also available in Sainsbury’s WHSmith’s, Eason’s and independent retailers. From the…
The Godfathers of Pop: Justin Currie inteview
Justin Currie formed Del Amitri while still at school in Glasgow. The band signed to Chrysalis and released their eponymous debut album in 1985 but it was not until a…
Classic Album: Fever – Kylie Minogue
Having made her triumphant return to pop with 2000’s shimmering disco opus light years, Kylie capped her comeback the following year with a streamlined new sound and a cool new…
One Hit Wonders: Black Slate – Amigo
Black Slate established a huge reputation as a backing band for the most highly-rated reggae singers of the 70s, so there was ample goodwill when they went into the studio…
Lost & Found: Hot Chocolate – Love Shot
Hot Chocolate were a classic example of the music snob’s contempt for an act that was far from cool but massively popular. Love Shot, the band’s eighth studio album, was…
Live Aid Minute By Minute: An Anniversary Celebration
The songs, the bands, the quotes, the tears, the joy… How do you remember Live Aid? We all have our own personal highlights, classic moments, tearful moments and jaw-dropping moments… and…
Top 15 Stock Aitken Waterman Albums
Mark Elliott, a Stock Aitken Waterman expert and author of The Ministry Of Pop, reveals his favourite records to come out of the hit factory… 15. Jason Donovan Ten Good Reasons (1989)…
With Strings Attached: Sophie Ellis-Bextor interview
It was 20 years ago this summer that Sophie Ellis-Bextor appeared on the front of Melody Maker under the banner “Desperately Seeking Sophie!” and a headline that described her first group as “the best new…
The Godmothers of Pop: Alison Limerick
Born in East London, Alison Limerick attended the London Contemporary School of Dance and sang backing vocals for The Style Council before finding fame with Where Love Lives, a song…
Garbage – Version 2.0 deluxe edition out now!
Garbage announce the release of the 20th-anniversary reissue of their iconic 1998 album Version 2.0 Garbage are delighted to announce the release of the 20th-anniversary edition of their legendary second…