It’s time to test your knowledge of classic pop music with our interactive quiz! These questions are based on issue 43 of the magazine, so you should excel if you’ve……
The Lowdown: ABBA
We remember the must-have singles and albums from one of the greatest pop groups of all time – the mighty ABBA. Written by David Burke. The ABBA story begins in……
Review: Gorillaz – The Now Now
There’s a peculiarly English criticism that’s often been levelled at Damon Albarn: “Too clever for his own good.” Its roots lie in the belief that somebody who thinks they know……
Coming Around Again: 60s resurgence in the 80s
Proving that form is temporary yet class is permanent, a whole host of major 60s acts had an unexpected career resurgence as bona fide chart stars in the 80s. Written……
Review: Rick Astley – Beautiful Life
The re-evaluation of Rick Astley isn’t, in the grand scheme of things, the weirdest story of recent years. It is, nonetheless, odd. After his debut album’s phenomenal success, declining sales……
Living the High Life: Heaven 17 interview
Martyn Ware leads us into temptation and beyond as he tells the story of the luxury gap. Written by Jonathan Wright There are songs that somehow get away from their……
Reviews: Depeche Mode – Speak & Spell & A Broken Frame – 12″ Singles
Witness the musical growing pains of a band as the Essex electro-poppers get to grips with a new line-up and their own emerging sound. Ian Gittins gives this Sony reissue……
Lost & Found: Shalamar – Three For Love
Shalamar were still two years away from a life-defining period of huge hit singles and innovative dance moves, but their 1980 album Three For Love set them on their way.……
The Police announce Every Move You Make: The Studio Recordings
To celebrate 40 years of Outlandos D’Amour, The Police are releasing a 6 vinyl box set of studio recordings on 16 November 2018 Every Move You Make: The Studio Recordings is……
One Hit Wonders: Adrian Gurvitz – Classic
You have to admire the nerve of any lyricist who claims that the words ‘classic’, ‘attic’ and ‘addict’ rhyme, but veteran rocker Adrian Gurvitz had the songwriting gravitas to do……