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80s
Various Artists – More Sin: Box Of Sin 2 (Demon) ★★★★½ Disco Discharge’s second round-up of the tracks that rocked the gay clubs of the 80s is a delight –……
Classic Album: Yazoo – Upstairs At Eric’s
How an opportunistic meeting of a pop prophet in waiting and a fledgling powerhouse vocalist led to Upstairs At Eric’s – a stripped-back synth-pop masterclass that remains timeless A helping……
Review: Dead Or Alive – Youthquake Reissue
Review: Dead Or Alive – Youthquake Reissue (Demon) ★★★★☆ Turning Pete Burns from a cult figure to a star was traumatic for everyone involved. But, now 40 years on, Youthquake……
One Hit Wonder: Toni Basil – Mickey
Toni Basil was pushing 40 when she dressed as a teenage cheerleader for Mickey in 1982, yet she pulled it off stylishly and created an image and track that will……
The Blow Monkeys & The Christians announce co-headline tour
The Blow Monkeys and The Christians have announced a co-headline UK tour for October 2025. The Blow Monkeys’ new album Birdsong will be released ahead of the October dates, while……
One Hit Wonder: Maria Vidal – Body Rock
Body Rock by Maria Vidal achieved international success in the mid-80s, reaching No.8 on the US Dance Charts, No.48 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No.11 on the UK Singles……
Archive from The Smiths goes under the hammer
An archive from The Smiths has gone under the hammer at Dawsons auctioneers. The collection was offered for sale by the family of the band’s agent Mike Hinc, who died……
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson dies aged 60
Five Star singer Stedman Pearson has died at the age of 60, his family has announced. A statement on the Five Star Official Facebook account said: “We are very saddened……
Prince Purple Rain Dolby Atmos Blu-ray edition to be released
A Prince Purple Rain Dolby Atmos Blu-ray edition is to be released this April. NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Warner Records, have announced the release of……
Samantha Fox announces reissues of first three albums
Samantha Fox announces reissues of first three albums in stunning vinyl and picture disc formats. Samantha Fox rose to fame as a UK glamour model before making the transition into……