Classic Pop takes a look at new jack swing – the urban sound that fused funk and soul with hip-hop and jazz to revolutionise American R&B. Few genres epitomise early-90s……
Compelling Eno documentary is different each time you watch it
A groundbreaking new Brian Eno documentary is coming to select UK cinemas this summer. Launching on Friday 12 July, Eno is a generative film which will play in Picturehouse Cinemas across……
Coldplay announce details of new album, Moon Music
Coldplay “go green” on their highly anticipated tenth album, Moon Music, slated for release on 4 October. The album’s physical release will set new sustainability standards, with the new EcoRecord……
Paul McCartney announces UK tour dates
Sir Paul McCartney has announced his first UK tour dates since 2018, with shows in Manchester and London this December. Paul McCartney will bring his acclaimed Got Back Tour to……
Alison Moyet announces new solo album and 2025 world tour
Alison Moyet has unveiled details of a new studio album Key to celebrate her 40-year career as a solo artist. Released on 4 October, Key features reworked singles, fan favourites,……
Betty Boo returns with new album and single
Betty Boo has announced news of a brand new album Rip Up The Rulebook, set to be released on 30 August. The album will be preceded by lead single It……
Classic Pop Issue 88 is on sale now!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop we have an exclusive interview with Marc Almond who reveals all about his new covers album I’m Not Anyone as well as the……
Boy George and Culture Club announce UK and Ireland arena tour
Boy George and Culture Club have announced a major UK and Ireland arena tour for this December where they’ll be playing their Kissing To Be Clever and Colour By Numbers……
Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson of The Selecter dies
Arthur “Gaps” Hendrickson, frontman of 2-Tone band The Selecter, has died aged 73. The Coventry ska band has announced that the vocalist, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, had……
Will Young unveils Midnight video
Will Young has released new track Midnight, the second single from his forthcoming album Light It Up. One of the more poignant moments on his new album, this wistful electronic-pop……