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Artist Features & Interviews
When did you become a Superfan of Bananarama and what first got you into the group? I actually discovered Bananarama through Shakespears Sister. As a seven-year-old child, I was mesmerised…
Richard Barbieri: Spellbound
Locked down in his home studio, former Japan member Richard Barbieri’s fourth solo album wasn’t at all the record he intended to make… By Gary Tipp Richard Barbieri has always…
Forget Me Not: Culture Club – From Luxury To Heartache
An album that was intended to restore Culture Club as a chart force to be reckoned with, the band’s fourth LP ended up quickening their demise instead. now 35 years…
Go West: Once Upon A Time In The West
The friendship at the heart of Go West is still strong after nearly four decades, despite temperamental differences. Classic Pop hears how two lads from Twickenham made it to Hollywood.…
Too Much Pressure – The Selecter Interview
In 2021, as Chrysalis Records continued their celebration of 2 Tone with the remastered release of Too Much Pressure, the seminal debut album by The Selecter, Classic Pop met key…
Simple Minds Superfan – Larelle Read
When did you first become a Superfan of Simple Minds and why do you like them? I knew of them for many years but only became a superfan in 2014,…
Kylie Minogue Superfan – Owen Lambourn
When did you first become a Superfan of your favourite artist and why do you like them? I wasn’t allowed to watch Neighbours growing up, so I became a fan…
Duran Duran Superfan – Vicky Papa
When did you first become a Superfan of your favourite artist and why do you like them? I became interested in Duran Duran in about 1982 and have followed them…
Madonna Superfan – Anna-Clare Mumby
Devoted fans show us their collections and pop memorabilia When did you first become a Superfan of your favourite artist and why do you like them? My first memory of…
Propaganda: Do You Want To Know A Secret?
In this article from 2017 we traced the extraordinary story of the debut album by Propaganda, A Secret Wish, a perfectly indulgent record that, despite nearly destroying the band, is…