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Forsaking their punk sound but not their attitude, Blondie: Parallel Lines earned the band global success thanks to a string of hits and the undeniable star power of their charismatic frontwoman……
Making Erasure: The Circus
Lauded for bringing fun and flamboyance back to synthpop, Erasure: The Circus masked deeply political statements as well as heartbreaking despair with gloriously uplifting harmonies Vince Clarke had built up…
The Time LP to get expanded re-release on 40th anniversary
Forty years ago The Time released their first eponymously-titled album, and now, to mark its anniversary, Rhino Records are releasing a 2LP expanded version. Originally released on 29 July 1981,…
Arthur Baker presents new collection of Shep Pettibone remixes
Arthur Baker Presents Dance Masters: The Shep Pettibone Master-Mixes is the first in a series of brand new series which opens with a new collection of 12” and 7” remixes…
Kajagoogoo’s Nick Beggs unveils new song
Kajagoogoo’s Nick Beggs’ new band Trifecta have unveiled a new song, Have You Seen What The Neighbors Are Doing. The track follows the announcement of their debut album Fragments and…
Annie teams up with Jake Shears for new song Neon Lights
Norwegian singer-songwriter Annie has shared the first single from her forthcoming EP, Neon Lights. The song, also called Neon Lights, sees the Chewing Gum singer team up with forcer Scissor…
Natalie Imbruglia shares new album details
Natalie Imbruglia has announced details of her new album, Firebird, her first since 2015’s Male. Firebird is set for release on 24 September via BMG, with its lead single, Build…
Diana Ross announces first album of original music in 22 years
Diana Ross is set to return with her first album of original music in 22 years. Thank You is scheduled for release in September 2021 and sees Ross working alongside…
Classic Pop Presents 90s Dance is now on sale!
Out of the minds of the early electronic pioneers, through its migration from Ibiza to the acid house raves that energised Britain’s ‘Summer Of Love’ in the late-80s, dance music exploded…
Tony Hadley announces major 40th anniversary tour
Former Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley has announced a major tour, celebrating his 40 years in music. The tour, which will see Hadley perform with his band The Fabulous TH…