Founding member of UB40 Astro has died aged 64. The vocalist, whose real name was Terence Wilson, passed away after a short illness, it’s been confirmed. “We are absolutely devastated…
ABBA Voyage – New album review
ABBA VOYAGE Polydor 7/10 Do they have it in them…? Well, that was the main concern when ABBA announced they’d reconvened and were back in the studio recording songs that…
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This year we’ll be dreaming of a Blonde Christmas, as Blondie release a new festive EP. Yuletide Throwdown dropped digitally on 8 October, but those who have been holding out…
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When is *Happiness Not Included going to be released? The eagerly-awaited new album from Soft Cell, *Happiness Not Included, will be released on 25 February 2022 and will be Marc…
Making The Blue Nile: A Walk Across The Rooftops
They only made four albums in 20 years, so The Blue Nile’s every record is precious. but the Scottish trio’s debut, A Walk Across The Rooftops, offered an as yet…
Classic Pop Celebrates ABBA – A New Voyage is now on sale!
ABBA are back! With the news that the Swedish pop powerhouse have reformed for a new album and immersive live experience, we have updated our ABBA special ahead of this…
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10 Best 80s Pop Videos
The 1980s really were the golden years for the pop video. They may not have started in that decade, but the 80s were when the form truly flowered. Here then…
Classic Pop Issue 72 is on sale now!
In the latest Classic Pop Issue 72, we have an exclusive interview with all four members of Duran Duran as they return with superb new studio album Future Past. Also,…
The Specials: Protest Songs 1924-2012 review
Such was the excitement surrounding Terry Hall’s return to The Specials for 2019’s Encore that they swiftly reconvened in early 2020 to begin a new album. This – for obvious…