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80s music
As the definitive 80s poster boys, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley exemplified the decade’s fun factor – here we celebrate the rise of Wham! Britain’s premier pop idols… Bursting onto…
Breaking the fourth wall with Thomas Dolby
In the 80s Thomas Dolby was the mad professor of synth, now turned actual professor. Classic Pop joins one of music’s most cerebral artists to talk academia, AI, musical resurrections…
Band Aid 40th anniversary compilation announced
Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Trevor Horn announce details of a forthcoming Band Aid 40th anniversary compilation, brand new 2024 Ultimate Mix and accompanying video release. The latest incarnation of…
Gary Kemp reveals third solo album, This Destination
Guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp announces third solo album, This Destination. Kemp’s new body of work follows on from 2021’s INSOLO and is his most personal to…
Classic Album: ABBA – The Visitors
Underneath the pristine sheen of ABBA’s The Visitors was a dark undertone laced with break-up and Cold War paranoia. Despite fading sales, it was nonetheless another pop masterpiece, melding high energy with…
Tea For Two – duo to release commemorative Pet Shop Boys tea set
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe have announced that they will be releasing a commemorative Pet Shop Boys tea set. The products are the first to be launched as part of…
Wham!’s Last Christmas 40th Anniversary EP announced
Ahead of the 40th anniversary of one of the most beloved Christmas songs of all time, Wham!, George Michael Entertainment and Sony Music announce the release of the Last Christmas…
Top 20 Rare & Collectable Records
From the affordable, through to the eye-wateringly expensive and the virtually unattainable, we present our Top 20 Rare & Collectable records… Words by Barry Page While streaming may have had…
Level 42 announce World Machine anniversary tour
Level 42 have announced their World Machine 40th Anniversary Tour, which will visit 28 venues across the UK next year The tour will open in Aberdeen, and close at the…
Cymande return with new studio album
Legendary British band Cymande have announced their musical return with new studio album, Renascence, set for release on 31 January via BMG. A true return to form, Renascence picks up where…