Wings’ fourth album, Venus And Mars, will be reissued to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The band enjoyed great success in the 1970s with no fewer than 14 US Top 10…
Tangerine Dream’s Phaedra has 50th anniversary reissue
There will be an extended 50th anniversary reissue of Tangerine Dream’s Phaedra this April featuring the band’s first ever UK show live recording. Phaedra is one of Tangerine Dream’s most…
Popscene: The Mod Revival
Classic Pop takes a look at The Mod Revival which brought back the sharp-suited 60s subcultural movement for the 70s and 80s Fuelled by the music of bands such as…
Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, has died aged 69
Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, has died aged 69 after a short illness. In a statement, his management company said: “Rick Buckler passed away peacefully on Monday evening in…
Win Deacon Blue tickets and new album
Classic Pop is offering readers the chance to win Deacon Blue tickets and a copy of their new album, The Great Western Road, on CD. This year marks 40 years…
Erasure frontman Andy Bell details new solo album
Erasure frontman Andy Bell details new solo album, Ten Crowns, set for release in May. The new album will coincide with a UK tour beginning on 1 May in York,…
Mike + The Mechanics release career-spanning collection
Mike + The Mechanics release career-spanning collection, Looking Back – Living The Years, and tour the UK throughout March and April. Looking Back – Living The Years is a retrospective…
Massive Attack to headline LIDO Festival
Massive Attack to headline LIDO Festival at London’s Victoria Park this summer and their first festival show in the capital for nine years will be 100% powered by battery. Taking…
Louise reveals details of fifth studio album Confessions
Louise reveals details of fifth studio album, Confessions, out in May. The new album sees her hit the dance floor with a confident collection of euphoric pop dance anthems. Working…
Kylie kicks off her Tension World Tour
Kylie kicks off her Tension World Tour in style with a triumphant, sold out show in Perth, Australia, this weekend. The tour will see the star perform in cities across…