Oliver Heldens is the superstar DJ and producer behind 10 Out Of 10, one of the standout moments from the latest Kylie album, Tension. Here, he gives a unique insight…
Popscene – Hi-NRG
We spotlight Hi-NRG – the turbo-charged dance music that toughened up disco… Hi-NRG – what is it? Whether or not the shameful Disco Demolition Night (where a giant crate of…
Eddy Grant interview: “Music is a great doctor”
A trailblazer since the mid-60s, Eddy Grant is one of pop’s great survivors. In this exclusive interview, the singer-songwriter reveals all about his near-fatal heart attack, taking on Donald Trump…
Classic Album: Kylie Minogue – Enjoy Yourself
The second album from Kylie Minogue, Enjoy Yourself, may have been a magnet for critical sneers, but written solely with the fans in mind, it still sold by the truckload……
Album Insight: Madonna – MDNA
Newly divorced and with a fresh multi-million dollar deal, Madonna left the director’s chair in high spirits – but for many, the MDNA buzz just wasn’t enough… Given the triple-entendred…
Kylie – her most pivotal songs
“I have so many characters lurking around my body – I’m possessed!” And with over five decades of hits, Kylie Minogue has explored many of them via some of the…
NOW That’s What I Call Music: 40th Anniversary – 40 Facts & Figures*
(*All based on the numbered Volumes 1 to 116 unless otherwise stated) The NOW series released its first album on 28 November 1983. To celebrate its 40th birthday, here’s 40…
Album Spotlight: Depeche Mode – Playing The Angel
Despite inter-band tiffs played out in the press and personal demons coming to the fore, Depeche’s 11th album Playing The Angel drew praise from all quarters… Prior to Playing The…
Madonna – the soundtrack albums
Despite having so many links to the film industry and roles within it, Madonna has so far only released three official soundtrack albums, and one of those doesn’t even feature…
Album By Album – OMD
The synth-pop icons who mastered the blend of experimentalism and melody… Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, 1980 Thanks to Liverpool’s hosting of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest, 2023 has already…