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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.
Heaven 17 announce 13-date Sound With Vision Tour. Martyn Ware and Glenn Gregory will bring their beloved hits to some of the UK’s most iconic venues this November. The tour,……
Billy Idol announces new album and UK headline show
Billy Idol announces new album, Dream Into It, his first full-length release of new music in over a decade. Out on 25 April through Dark Horse Records, Dream Into It……
Sparks share new single from upcoming album
Ron and Russell Mael of Sparks share new single from upcoming album, MAD!, set for release in May. JanSport Backpack, is the second track from the new album, which will……
Pet Shop Boys announce huge summer shows
The most successful duo in UK music history, Pet Shop Boys, announce huge summer shows. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe will bring their groundbreaking, Pet Shop Boys: Dreamworld – The……
Mariah Carey announces special UK show
Mariah Carey announces special UK show at the Royal Sandringham Estate. It will be her second UK performance this summer, following the confirmation that she will also headline the Brighton……
Simple Minds announce new live album and summer shows
Simple Minds announce new live album, Live In The City Of Diamonds, and a series of UK and Ireland summer shows. Live In The City Of Diamonds completes the triptych……
Wings’ fourth album Venus And Mars has anniversary reissue
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……
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……
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,……