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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.
If Liam Gallagher’s first two solo studio albums were well judged examples of giving fans what they want while pushing the envelope just that little bit further each time, then…
Duran Duran to be inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Duran Duran fans are set to celebrate after it’s been announced that the band will be inducted into the coveted Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this autumn. The 37th…
Madonna announces two new remix collections
Madonna has announced two new remix collections to celebrate her ground-breaking influence on dance music culture. The star has personally curated two new retrospective sets – Finally Enough Love: 50…
Bananarama announce new album Masquerade
Masquerade is out July 2022 Bananarama have announced the release of their 12th studio album and trailed it with a new single. Masquerade, which sees Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward…
Issue 75 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
In the bumper 108-page new issue of Classic Pop, our cover stars are The Associates – we take a trip inside their remarkable career and majestic album Sulk with Alan…
Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser shares first new music in 13 years
Former Cocteau Twins vocalist Elizabeth Fraser has unveiled her first new music in 13 years. The new track, Golden Air, comes via the Sun’s Signature project with partner Damon Reece.…
Rick Astley interview: ‘Being a pop star is weird’
In this revealing interview from 2020, Rick Astley tells us about his SAW years, forging his own way, the importance of family life and his heavy metal alter ego… Rick…
Album By Album – Blur
Led by the versatile songwriting of Damon Albarn and dynamic guitar skills of Graham Coxon, the albums of Blur offer up an embarrassment of riches. Classic Pop takes a look…
Heaven 17 albums: the complete guide
Taking politics to the dancefloor, the albums of Heaven 17 have given The Human League a run for their money as Sheffield’s biggest synth-pop act. By Steve Harnell Penthouse And…
Jamiroquai albums – the complete guide
Led by supercar-loving eco warrior Jay Kay, the Jamiroquai albums merged 70s funky soul with disco and electro… Emergency On Planet Earth Released 1993 Chart Positions UK No.1 US –…