1981 was one of the great years for pop singles. Here, we look at the best of the best from that vintage year… Re-living such a mind-blowing year for pop…
10 best Human League songs
In our list of the best Human League songs, we count down the finest moments from the Sheffield synth-poppers…Â Formed in Sheffield in 1977, The Human League released two albums…
Making Madness – The Rise & Fall
Buoyed by having their first No.1 hit, the fourth studio album by Madness, The Rise & Fall, marked the transition between knockabout Nutty Boys and reflective men who’d become hard-bitten…
25 essential Christmas pop songs
We’ve got your festive playlist covered, pop fans. Here are our top 25 Christmas songs from your favourite classic pop artists that’ll have you wishing it was Christmas every day……
Saint Etienne announce Christmas single Her Winter Coat
Saint Etienne, who released their critically acclaimed 10th studio album, I’ve Been Trying To Tell You in September, have shared details of their Christmas single, Her Winter Coat, due for…
Classic Pop Presents 1982 is now on sale
Our 1980s series continues with Classic Pop Presents 1982, a year of a bounty of classic albums and new stars being born in a year of rampant, untethered creativity that led…
The alternative David Bowie Top 2O – 1981–’93
In our list of the best alternative David Bowie songs of the 80s and 90s we delve deep into the singer’s stellar back catalogue… By Andy Price 20 Heaven’s In Here,…
Former Specials member Neville Staple announces new album
Former member of The Specials Neville Staple has announced his latest solo album, From The Specials & Beyond. The record will find the 66-year-old ska veteran revisiting the songs of…
NOW That’s What I Call Electronic coming this January
Synth-pop fans rejoice, as NOW have announced a major 78-track 4CD compilation of the very best in electronic music. NOW That’s What I Call Electronic will feature songs from artists…
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…