It’s amazing to think that Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes, stalwarts – architects, even – of classic pop could ever have been responsible for a one-hit wonder. But here…
Lost & Found: Ring a Ding Ding – Perils Of Plastic
A definitive slice of mid-Eighties sophisti-pop, this and all of Perils Of Plastic’s singles remain absent from iTunes and even compilation CDs. A short-lived duo of some pedigree, they were,…
One Hit Wonders: …And Stones – The Blue Aeroplanes
In June 1990, Bristol’s finest art-rock collective released …And Stones. Since their inception in 1981, the band had celebrated the eclecticism of pop music and had included pretty much every…
David Bowie announces new album ‘Blackstar’
David Bowie has just announced the name and release date of his new album Blackstar Blackstar is set to be released on the 8th January 2016 and the first single…
Music legends produce album in the name of Prostate Cancer UK
Eighties pop legend, Nik Kershaw has joined a host of pop and rock icons to produce a album for men’s health in aid of Men United – Prostate Cancer UK’s…
Issue 19 of Classic Pop on sale now!
Issue 19 of Classic Pop is out now! Fresh from headlining Bestival last weekend, Duran Duran grace the cover of Issue 19 and talk exclusively and candidly about the making…
Bowie drummer joins Spandau Ballet for tour
Spandau Ballet have recruited David Bowie’s drummer Sterling Campbell for their tour to temporarily replace John Keeble, who is battling ill health. Campbell, who has also drummed for Duran Duran,…
Previously unreleased Alison Moyet demo taken from her upcoming deluxe edition reissues
Alison Moyet has announced deluxe editions of her acclaimed albums Hometime, Voice and The Turn, and Classic Pop has the exclusive premiere of previously unheard demo ‘More’ taken from the…
The Jam announce box-set of six previously-unreleased concerts
The Jam have announced a 6CD box-set of previously unreleased concerts, one for each year of the trio’s commercial peak. Released on October 30, Fire And Skill: The Jam Live…
Issue 18 of Classic Pop on sale now!
Issue 18 Live Aid 30th Anniversary Special with free supplement! Our August/September Issue 18 – out today – toasts the 30th anniversary of Live Aid. We track back to relive…