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To mark its 50th anniversary, ABBA are to re-release their debut album, Ring Ring. The new version, as well as its singles, will be released on 19 May and is…
Landscape to release major retrospective boxset
Cooking Vinyl, in conjunction with Landscape Music Ltd, have announced details of a major boxset celebrating the work of Landscape. Landscape A Go-Go: The Story Of Landscape 1977-83 is a…
Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense to return to cinemas
In 1983, Talking Heads joined forces with director Jonathan Demme for the groundbreaking concert film Stop Making Sense. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the concerts filmed for Stop Making…
Debbie Harry to release deluxe edition of her 1981 solo album KooKoo
On 5 May Chrysalis Records will release a special vinyl edition of the 1981 debut solo album from Debbie Harry, KooKoo. You can pre-order it here. KooKoo was recorded whilst…
Belinda Carlisle shares new single Big Big Love
Belinda Carlisle has shared a brand new single, Big Big Love, which marks the singer’s first new English language studio recording since 1997 and the reunion with songwriter Diane Warren.…
Tears For Fears’ The Hurting to be remastered for 40th anniversary
The Hurting, the debut studio album by Tears for Fears, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. To celebrate, it will be reissued on 12 May as an Abbey Road Half…
(CLOSED) Classic Pop Reader Survey 2023
We’ve got a huge prize bundle from Cooking Vinyl – worth £200 – up for grabs! To be in with a chance to win, just complete the Classic Pop 2023 Reader…
Simply Red announce new album, Time
Simply Red are back with a new studio album, Time. Out on 26 May via Warner Music, the album is predceded by the release of new single Better With You.…
Sparks team up with Cate Blanchett for new video
Sparks have shared the first single and title track of their forthcoming album, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte. An official music video starring Cate Blanchett will premiere on…
David Bowie’s vast archive donated to V&A
The V&A has announced it will secure the archive of David Bowie for the nation – revealing the creative processes of one of the most pioneering and influential figures in…