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The Human League
In our list of the best Human League songs, we count down the finest moments from the Sheffield synth-poppers… Formed in Sheffield in 1977, The Human League released two albums…
Human League Albums – The Complete Guide
Through nine Human League albums the synth icons transformed themselves from science fiction-obsessed futurists into pure pop mavericks. By Steve Harnell The Human League Albums: Reproduction Released 1979 Label…
Reissue review: The Human League – Octopus
The Human league’s first album Octopus as a trio gets expanded for its 25th anniversary – but which very different deluxe edition wins out? In the aftermath of the failure…
The Human League announce reissue of ‘Octopus’
25 years ago, synth-pop legends The Human League released their seventh studio album Octopus. To commemorate the initial release of the album, the band are to reissuing it in three new…
Rise Of The Machines: Pioneering music devices of the 80s
Introducing the pioneering devices that shaped 80s pop. Members of The Human League and Landscape reveal the true story behind the electro revolution, from blowing up drum machines to prank-calling…
Classic Pop Presents Synth-Pop is now on sale!
The Pioneers… Classic Pop Presents Synth-Pop is out now! ⦿ Buy online here ⦿ Buy your Complete Synth-Pop Collection here ⦿ Find your digital edition here Also find your issue…
Living the High Life: Heaven 17 interview
Martyn Ware leads us into temptation and beyond as he tells the story of the luxury gap. Written by Jonathan Wright There are songs that somehow get away from their…
Issue 43 of Classic Pop magazine is on sale NOW!
Available from WH Smith, Tesco, independent newsagents, McColls and Eason, this month our cover star is the mighty Rick Astley. We have an exclusive in-depth chat with the singer as…
The Lowdown – The Human League
Since their formation at the height of punk in late-SEVENTIES Sheffield, The Human League have proven to be one of the country’s most resilient acts. It’s time to take a…
Top 100 Singles of the 80s: 5-1
5 Visage: Fade to Grey In many ways, this was the spiritual sequel to our number 20 single, David Bowie’s Ashes To Ashes. Visage frontman Steve Strange stepped out of…