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Felix Rowe
Felix has extensively toured the US, performed with a Chili Pepper, barbequed with a Blues Brother and shared a Mars bar with George Martin. He has written for publications including Classic Pop, Vintage Rock, Long Live Vinyl, Clash, Louder, DIY, and Record Collector.
We revisit the Mode’s game changer – an adventurous, hedonistic drive into unchartered territory that brought them both critical and commercial acclaim… There’s only so long you can play the…
Nik Kershaw interview: Beautiful nightmare
In 2020, with an eclectic new album on its way, Classic Pop caught up with reluctant star Nik Kershaw to talk writer’s block, making history and his eagerness to return…
Limahl interview: Stranger things have happened
In 1983, Kajagoogoo stormed their way to the top of the charts with a huge debut single and even bigger hair. But the band unceremoniously kicked out their talisman singer,…
Prince – the revolution will be televised
Prince owned the airwaves when his 1985 Purple Rain tour was beamed out to millions around the world and its legendary Syracuse show is now being released on Blu-ray and…
Making Annie Lennox’s Diva
Classic Pop takes a deep dive into Annie Lennox’s multi-award-winning solo debut, Diva, the 90s album that reaffirmed her status as a soul-pop diva, proving she needed nobody to prop…
Bonnie Tyler – Tyler the creator
In this interview from 2021, Bonnie Tyler told Classic Pop how she spent the lockdowns of 2020, the key to keeping her voice in check and her eagerness to get…
Interview: Tim Finn talks Split Enz, Forenzics
The co-founder of Split Enz, one half of Finn Brothers, and co-writer of Crowded House’s most successful studio album, Tim Finn discusses 50 years in the business and his new…
Making Michael Jackson: Thriller
Thriller by Michael Jackson is one of the biggest albums of all time and for good reason. A masterclass in execution from the King of Pop that set an impossibly…
Making XTC: English Settlement
The fifth album by XTC, English Settlement, was a landmark as bold as the beast on its cover; a double-album that saw the group expand their sound, turn their backs…
Making Prince: 1999
Prince: 1999 was a landmark album for the Purple One and his first truly classic release… By Felix Rowe As far as we’re aware, Prince is the only pop star…