Perhaps one of pop’s most reluctant stars, Bernard Sumner of New Order has been behind some of the finest songs of the past 40-plus years. A couple of years back,…
Making David Bowie: Low
In 1976 David Bowie fled his demons, seeking seclusion, healing and creative freedom. he landed in Germany and set about creating the first album of his celebrated ‘Berlin trilogy’, the…
Depeche Mode – the side projects
From reuniting with old bandmates to helping out their neighbours, the side projects of Depeche Mode are often as interesting as their work in the band. Classic Pop speaks to…
Depeche Mode interview: “I’ve never felt we were like any other bands”
Back in 2017 Classic Pop packed its dictaphone and headed off to enjoy extended chats with Martin Gore and Dave Gahan on the occasion of the launch of the then-latest…
Interview: Stephen Duffy talks Duran Duran, Lilac Time, Robbie Williams
Stephen Duffy zoomed into the orbit of Duran Duran in their formative years and again in 2002 as the Devils with Nick Rhodes – the resurrection of the Duran album…
Shakin’ Stevens interview: “We were releasing singles like bullets”
In 2020, Shakin’ Stevens talked us through his incredible career, from his early days with the Sunsets to a decade-long run of 80s hit singles, via a starring role as…
Bananarama albums – the complete guide
The albums of Bananarama have spanned from post-punk to shiny pop… Deep Sea Skiving, 1983 As introductions go, few made an impression as indelible as Bananarama’s March 1983 debut album,…
Shakespears Sister announce 30th anniversary edition of Hormonally Yours
To celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Shakespears Sister’s seminal album Hormonally Yours, London Records have announced a special edition release across multiple formats. A double platinum and Top 3 UK…
Billy Idol announces revised tour dates for 2022
Billy Idol has rescheduled The Roadside Tour 2022 with new dates now set for October 2022. All existing tickets are still valid for the revised dates. Says Billy Idol: “As many of you know, this…
Dire Straits reissue classic greatest hits collection
On 17 June UMC/EMI will reissue Money For Nothing, the first Dire Straits greatest hits collection (featuring songs from the band’s first five albums), which was originally released in October 1988.…