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Steve O'Brien
Steve O’Brien is a writer who specialises in music, film and TV. He has written for magazines and websites such as SFX, The Guardian, Radio Times, Esquire, The New Statesman, Digital Spy, Empire, Yours Retro, The New Statesman and MusicRadar. He’s written books about Doctor Who and Buffy The Vampire Slayer and has even featured on a BBC4 documentary about Bergerac. Apart from his work on Classic Pop, he also edits CP’s sister magazine, Vintage Rock Presents.
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In our list of the best Human League songs, we count down the finest moments from the Sheffield synth-poppers… Formed in Sheffield in 1977, The Human League released two albums……
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott announce 2022 shows
Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott, ex of The Beautiful South, have announced two special stadium shows for next summer at St Helens Totally Wicked Stadium on Friday 22nd July and……
17 best Paul McCartney songs
In our list of the best Paul McCartney songs, we look back over the former Beatle’s half-century solo career. Note: this is a strictly no-Beatles list, so however tempted we……
Matt Goss interview: “I don’t know if you fancy chest milk… I don’t”
In this Matt Goss interview, the one-time teen heartthrob talks to us about his new album, The Beautiful Unknown, the future of Bros and his plans to move back to……
Soft Cell: *Happiness Not Included release date, songs, tour, everything you need to know
When is *Happiness Not Included going to be released? The eagerly-awaited new album from Soft Cell, *Happiness Not Included, will be released on 25 February 2022 and will be Marc……
Shaun Ryder: Visits From Future Technology
Back in 2010 Shaun Ryder was just about to release his second solo album. Then I’m A Celebrity… Happened. Now 11 years on, we’re finally getting to hear Visits From……
ABBA Voyage release date, songs, tour and everything you need to know
Yes, ABBA Voyage is actually happening! After four decades apart, Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid Lyngstad have reunited for a new album and virtual tour. https://twitter.com/ABBAVoyage/status/1435166024857489408 The……
Tears For Fears announce new album The Tipping Point
Tears For Fears have announced details of their first album in nearly two decades. The Tipping Point arrives on 25 February 2022 via Concord Records, a mere 18 years after……
Johnny Marr announces new double album, Fever Dreams Pts 1-4
Johnny Marr has announced his upcoming double album release, Fever Dreams Pts 1-4. Marking his fourth solo full length record, the 16-track double LP will be released on 25 February……
Belinda Carlisle interview
In this Belinda Carlisle interview, the erstwhile Go-Go looks back at 1986’s Belinda, 1991’s Live Your Life Be Free and 1996’s A Woman & A Man Belinda Carlisle had offers……