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Bernard Sumner: “There’s only one place to go once you hit Everest, and that’s down”
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,…
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…
Soft Cell: *Happiness Not Included review
One of Marc Almond and Dave Ball’s joint regrets, which they’ve both told Classic Pop, is that Soft Cell didn’t follow their pop instincts enough. Ever since deciding not to…
Top 20 B-sides of the 80s
We remember some of the best B-sides of the 80s… By Barry Page It’s easy to forget in today’s era of streaming and downloading just what a treasure trove of…
Belinda Carlisle announces 2023 tour dates
Belinda Carlisle is heading out on tour in 2023 and she has some very special guests in tow. The Christians will be joining the Go-Go’s singer for her Decades Tour…
Duran Duran to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Duran Duran fans are set to celebrate after it’s been announced that the band will be inducted into the coveted Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this autumn. The 37th…
Bananarama announce new album Masquerade
Masquerade is out July 2022 Bananarama have announced the release of their 12th studio album and trailed it with a new single. Masquerade, which sees Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward…
Pop on the Tyne: Remembering Razzmatazz
Before The Tube, there was kids’ TV show Razzmatazz which brought small screen anarchy to the masses. Presenter Lyn Spencer and producer Malcolm Gerrie tell the tale of how this…
Spotlight: Thomas Dolby – Aliens Ate My Buick
We remember the third studio album by Thomas Dolby, 1988’s Aliens Ate My Buick… My Matt Phillips Thomas Dolby has never played it safe. And, true to form, in April…