Take That have announced a huge stadium and arena live tour for 2024 alongside news of their ninth studio album This Life, set for release 24th November. They’ve also released…
Classic Album – Madonna: Confessions On A Dance Floor
We take a look back at Madonna’s 10th album, the 2005 classic, Confessions On A Dance Floor “ABBA on drugs”. That, supposedly, was Madonna’s brief for what would become album…
Duran Duran share new single Black Moonlight
Duran Duran have shared a new single, Black Moonlight, taken from their upcoming album Danse Macabre, due for release on October 27th on Tape Modern via BMG and available to pre-order here.…
Ultravox – the OTHER Fab Four
As Ultravox’s Quartet album gets the deluxe reissue treatment, Midge Ure and Billy Currie recall the highs and lows of its creation with legendary producer George Martin How’s this for…
Oasis announce 25th anniversary reissue of The Masterplan B-sides collection
Oasis are set to release new formats of B-sides compilation The Masterplan to celebrate its 25th anniversary. November 3 will see new formats made available including CD, cream cassette, and…
Johnny Marr announces compilation album Spirit Power, shares new single Somewhere
Johnny Marr has announced a new album, Spirit Power: The Best Of Johnny Marr, set for release on 3 November via BMG. You can pre-order it here. Spirit Power also includes…
Album Insight: Madonna – Hard Candy
After the commercial and critical hit of her previous LP and with fresh horizons in view, Madonna’s final album with Warners, Hard Candy, fell short of expectations – even if…
Daniel Miller talks Depeche Mode: “If I had gone to the chip shop with Fad Gadget I wouldn’t have seen them”
The Mute Records founder, Depeche Mode finder, father figure, unofficial member, collaborator, producer and synth donator Daniel Miller looks back at over four incredible decades. It’s been amazing, it’s been…
Kylie to open pop-up shop in London to mark new album Tension
Kylie Minogue is to open a pop-up shop in London to celebrate the release of her new album, Tension. The special store, which is housed in 55 Regent Street in…
Dexys interview: “Once you start thinking about other people’s reactions, you’re in trouble”
As Dexys return with their much-anticipated sixth studio album, mainstay Kevin Rowland tells Classic Pop why he felt the time was right to submit to The Feminine Divine… By Dan…