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Classic Pop
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Wendy James was the iconic frontwoman of 80s indie-popsters Transvision Vamp, and in 2016 released her third solo album, The Price Of The Ticket. That year, she spoke to Jenny……
Simply Red announce new album, Time
Simply Red are back with a new studio album, Time. Out on 26 May via Warner Music, the album is predceded by the release of new single Better With You.……
Sparks team up with Cate Blanchett for new video
Sparks have shared the first single and title track of their forthcoming album, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte. An official music video starring Cate Blanchett will premiere on……
Steps interview: “In a way, we were kind of punk rock”
Dismissed as disposable pop trash in the 90s, shiny happy five-piece Steps returned in 2017 terrorise the dancefloor. That year, they talked to Christian Guitenane… Once upon a time, the mere……
Gaz Coombes interview: “The 90s were a free-for-all”
Gaz Coombes has matured from the scamp with the sideburns in Supergrass to thoughtful solo artist. For his new solo album, he tells us why he’s looking forwards, not backwards.……
Barry Gibb interview: “I have no self-image. The only way I can shout is to sing”
In 2016, Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees released his first solo album in 30 years. That year, at his favourite curry house, he sat down with Rudy Bolly… One……
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Yearbook 1986 is OUT NOW 🥳 Enter your details below to be in with a chance of winning one copy of each format! NOW Music is proud to present the next instalment……
Spotlight: Prince – Batman
A conciliatory gesture to his label Warner Bros? Sell-out or heartfelt? A spiritually-motivated artistic statement? Either way, Prince rounded off an extraordinary 1980s with arguably his final masterpiece, 1989’s Batman………
David Bowie’s vast archive donated to V&A
The V&A has announced it will secure the archive of David Bowie for the nation – revealing the creative processes of one of the most pioneering and influential figures in……
Into the valleys: the sounds of Wales
The music of Wales can draw on a rich and rootsy heritage when it needs to reinvent itself… By Jonathan Wright The figure dressed in black has tangled hair and……