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The Human League
THE HUMAN LEAGUE’S FIRST ALBUM AS A TRIO GETS EXPANDED FOR ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY – BUT WHICH VERY DIFFERENT DELUXE EDITION WINS OUT? In the aftermath of the failure of…
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… ⦿ Buy online here ⦿ Buy your Complete Synth-Pop Collection here ⦿ Find your digital edition here Also find your issue in store at WHSmiths, Tesco, Independent retailers…
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 Human League announce 2016 UK Tour
The Human League have announced their 2016 UK tour – ‘A Very British Synthesizer Group’ It is the group’s first road trip in the UK since 2013 – we, for one,…
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…
Top 100 Singles of the 80s: 65-61
65 Depeche Mode: Everything Counts We counted up the votes for Everything Counts but – oops – forgot to qualify which version people were voting for, as it’s been a…