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In the bumper 108-page new issue of Classic Pop, our cover stars are The Associates – we take a trip inside their remarkable career and majestic album Sulk with Alan…
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Associates’ seminal 1982 album ‘Sulk’
SPONSORED POST Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of The Associates’ seminal 1982 album ‘Sulk’ – Out on 13 May. Available as a 12” Bookpack featuring the original album on blue vinyl,…
This Woman’s Work: Kate Bush in the 80s
After two decent-selling albums and four charting singles, some artists might have taken their hands off the wheel. Not Kate Bush, whose next projects revealed an artist growing steadily more self-reliant…
Roxy Music announce 2022 tour dates
Roxy Music have shared details of their hotly-anticipated 2022 tour, marking 50 years since their self-titled debut album. The shows will mark the first time that Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera,…
Making Michael Jackson: Thriller
Thriller by Michael Jackson is one of the biggest albums of all time and for good reason. A masterclass in execution from the King of Pop that set an impossibly…
Causing a commotion: the videos of Madonna
Madonna was one of the first to create a visual identity as significant to her legacy as her music – with over 70 music videos to her name, the Material…
They shoot… they score! – 80s movie soundtracks
In the 80s, Hollywood turned its back on orchestral film scores in favour of jukebox-style compilations that sold in their millions – but did commerce win out over art? By…
Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys team up for new song Purple Zone
Two titans of synth-pop have joined forces for the first time as Soft Cell and Pet Shop Boys announce a mouth-watering collaboration. Written by Soft Cell, Purple Zone has been…
Issue 74 is now on sale
In the latest Classic Pop, our cover stars are Tears For Fears. We meet Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith to hear the remarkable story behind their comeback album, The Tipping…
Morrissey hits back at former bandmate Johnny Marr
Morrissey has issued a statement on his website directed towards his former bandmate Johnny Marr, requesting that the guitarist stop mentioning him in interviews. In a lengthy post on his…