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Dan Biggane
Dan Biggane is a writer for Classic Pop and Vintage Rock magazines. A former entertainment editor at the Bath Chronicle newspaper, he’s interviewed countless big names from the world of rock and pop including Robert Plant and John Lydon, as well as members of The Specials, The Selecter, The Cure, The Go-Go's and Echo & The Bunnymen.
Classic Pop is offering readers the chance to win one of three signed copies of David Gray’s new album, Dear Life. Due for release on 17 January, Dear Life is the……
Robbie Williams releases re-recorded version of Angels
Robbie Williams has released a re-recorded version of Angels, which is featured on the soundtrack of his musical biopic Better Man. Written by Robbie and collaborator Guy Chambers, Angels originally……
The Cure to release Songs Of A Live World Troxy London MMXXIV
The Cure are set to release Songs Of A Live World Troxy London MMXXIV in December with all royalties benefitting the War Child charity. The 1 November saw the release……
ABC announce The Lexicon Of Love Orchestral tour 2025
ABC have revealed details of their Lexicon Of Love Orchestral tour 2025, which sees them perform their timeless debut album in its entirety alongside all the group’s hits across the……
Steve Norman and Carol Decker record Christmas classic
Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman and Carol Decker of T’Pau have come together to record a version of the seasonal favourite White Christmas. Steve, co-founder of Spandau Ballet, said: “I was……
Chesney Hawkes reunites with Nik Kershaw on new single
Chesney Hawkes reunites with Nik Kershaw on latest single, Live Forever, which is taken from his new album, released next year. The One And Only writer, Nik Kershaw, contributes to……
Dead Or Alive’s Youthquake reissued as 4CD deluxe boxset
The 40th anniversary of Dead Or Alive’s Youthquake album is to be celebrated with an expansive 4CD deluxe boxset reissue. Set for release on 21 February 2025, this special edition……
Travis launch Eat The Beat campaign with food bank donation platform
Travis launch Eat The Beat campaign with food bank donation platform Bankuet to raise funds this Christmas. The band kick off their Raze The Bar Tour at Leeds O2 Academy……
Stevie Wonder’s best-selling hits collection debuts on vinyl
Stevie Wonder’s best-selling hits collection, featuring Superstition, Higher Ground, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours and many more, debuts on 2LP set. Motown/UMe has announced the first-ever vinyl release of Stevie……
Deacon Blue return with new album and tours
Deacon Blue return with a brand new studio album and two tours to mark 40 years of the band. 2025 marks 40 years since Ricky Ross met Dougie Vipond and……