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80s
In the latest Classic Pop, our cover star is Boy George who is celebrating his 60th birthday by unveiling an impressive haul of 60 new songs. We catch up with…
Issue 69 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
In the latest Classic Pop, cover star Gary Numan talks to us about the climate change message behind his powerful new concept album, Intruder. Gary Kemp tells us about returning…
Classic Pop issue 68 is on sale now!
As Japan’s seminal Quiet Life finally receives the deluxe reissue treatment, in the latest Classic Pop we examine the landmark record with help from the band. We also meet former…
Top 20 House Hits
Jon O’Brien remembers the best tracks from the second Summer Of Love… House music may have been initially dismissed as a cult concern by the nation’s one-time ultimate tastemaker Radio…
Lost & Found: Siouxsie And The Banshees – Tinderbox
Siouxsie and the Banshees were post-punk’s greatest exponents. Tinderbox allowed them to maintain the energy of their heyday while prove conclusively that times had changed. Their seventh LP had…
Classic Pop Q&A: Hazell Dean
The Hi-NRG icon talks Stock Aitken Waterman, A Song For Europe and being a disco diva… By Douglas McPherson Nicknamed ‘The Queen Of Hi-NRG’ and ‘The Duchess Of The Dancefloor’,…
Top 40 80s debut albums
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, so many artists throw everything into their debut studio recordings. Let’s take a look at the finest examples by…
Interview – Gary Crowley: Lost In Music
One of the most well-connected men in the music industry, Gary Crowley raids his photo archive to look back on some of his personal highlights from the 80s… by Steve…
Issue 66 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
In the latest Classic Pop we have an exclusive interview with Tears For Fears’ Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith as they look back on the extraordinary story behind their 1989…
Alison Moyet: Album By Album
One of the finest vocalists of her generation, the ex-Yazoo frontwoman’s solo career is also a testament to her diverse songwriting ability. By Steve Harnell ALF Released: 1984 Label:…