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Steve Harnell
Steve Harnell is the Editor of Classic Pop and Vintage Rock magazines. Over the past 25 years he’s written about music for magazines and newspapers such as Long Live Vinyl, Record Collector, Total Guitar, Country, Guitar, the Bristol Post and Western Daily Press. During that time, he’s interviewed an array of major names including Al Green, John Lydon, Massive Attack and Ian Brown. Apart from his regular work at the helm of Classic Pop and Vintage Rock, he's also edited various special editions of their sister titles, Classic Pop Presents and Vintage Rock Presents.
Parlophone Records have announced the release of a limited edition vinyl David Bowie LP for Record Store Day, Waiting In The Sky (Before The Starman Came To Earth), which will…
The Waterboys unveil massive 1985 boxset for This Is The Sea sessions
The Waterboys have announced comprehensive new boxset, 1985, which tells the story of the evolution of their This Is The Sea album. Released on 23 February, the boxset covers the…
Listen to Liam Gallagher and John Squire’s debut single Just Another Rainbow
Liam Gallagher and John Squire have unveiled their debut single, Just Another Rainbow, ahead of a much-anticipated full collaborative studio album. Squire explains: “To me the most obvious take on…
Classic Pop Issue 85 is on sale now!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop we have an exclusive interview with Bananarama. As Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin unveil their career-spanning compilation Glorious, the duo tell us how…
Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve announce 2024 UK and Ireland tour
Elvis Costello and Steve Nieve have announced a 15-date tour of the UK & Ireland for September 2024. The tour kicks off in Glasgow on 5 September 2024, includes the…
Classic Pop Issue 84 is on sale now!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop we have an exclusive full band interview with Duran Duran who reveal all about their Halloween-themed new album Danse Macabre that features covers,…
Classic Pop Issue 83 is on sale now!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop, we have a world exclusive interview with the New Power Generation and those behind the extraordinary forthcoming deluxe boxset of Prince’s Diamonds And…
Diamonds And Pearls super deluxe edition Prince boxset announced
Pic credit: Randee St. Nicholas A boxset of Prince & The New Power Generation’s multi-platinum Diamonds And Pearls album has been announced featuring a wealth of unheard material. On 27…
Classic Pop issue 82 is on sale now!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop, we have a Wham! world exclusive interview with Andrew Ridgeley plus Pepsi and Shirlie who look back on their life inside the legendary…
Blur announce surprise new album The Ballad Of Darren
Blur have announced a surprise new studio album, The Ballad Of Darren, set for release on 21 July. Appearing on Steve Lamacq’s 6Music show, the band previewed the new album…