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Bronski Beat share Why? (40th Anniversary Doc Short), a new short film directed by Matt Lambert. The documentary tells a story of resilience, power, community and solidarity using Bronski Beat’s…
Album By Album – Jimmy Somerville
Renowned for his piercing falsetto and LGBTQ+ activism, Jimmy Somerville first found fame as the frontman of Bronski Beat and The Communards before launching his own sporadic solo career which…
Simple Minds celebrate 40th anniversary of Sparkle In The Rain
Simple Minds celebrate 40th anniversary of Sparkle In The Rain with special edition. Originally released in February 1984, Sparkle In The Rain was Simple Minds’ sixth studio album and, following 1982’s crossover album New…
(closed) Win 2x Tears For Fears film premiere tickets + prize bundle
Classic Pop is thrilled to offer its readers a chance to win 2x Tears For Fears film premiere tickets + prize bundle. Tears For Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film)…
Classic Pop issue 90 is on sale!
In the latest issue of Classic Pop we have a world exclusive cover feature interview with The Human League as the group look back with us on their storied life…
40th anniversary edition of Special AKA’s In The Studio to be released
2 Tone Records/Chrysalis Catalogue will release a 40th Anniversary Half-Speed Mastered Edition of Special AKA’s In The Studio album on 22 November. This release has been liaised and approved by the band’s…
Janet Jackson kicks off European leg of Together Again Tour
Janet Jackson kicked off the eagerly anticipated European leg of her Together Again Tour in Paris last night. The global icon delivered an electrifying performance at the Accor Arena, Paris,…
Thompson Twins announce Into The Gap 40th anniversary edition
The Thompson Twins to release Into The Gap 40th anniversary edition. Initially released in February 1984, the fourth album by The Thompson Twins was a multi-platinum album on both sides…
Tears For Fears reveal Songs For A Nervous Planet and concert film
Tears For Fears have announced their first official live album, Songs For A Nervous Planet, which is set for release on 25 October, and a stunning concert film which also…
Whitney Houston – The Concert For A New South Africa (Durban) live album and screening
Legacy Recordings to release a new Whitney Houston live album, The Concert For A New South Africa (Durban), recorded in 1994. Featuring many of the singer’s greatest hits, I Wanna…