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80s
It’s oddly moving to see a slick, ‘definitive’ version of an album that was so raw, so ragged and unready. When Movement was released in November 1981 it was greeted…
Album review: Bananarama – In Stereo
No one expected Bananarama to reinvent themselves. Most likely, no one wanted them to either. One thing’s for sure, though: Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward aren’t going to mess with…
Issue 52 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
Get your copy of Issue 52 in-store for just £5.99 – use our storefinder. The single issue is available online for £6.99 here. Alternatively, you can buy a digital issue…
Issue 48 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
Get your copy of Issue 48 in-store for just £5.99 – use our storefinder. The single issue is available online for £6.99 here. Alternatively, you can buy a digital issue…
Coming Around Again: 60s resurgence in the 80s
Proving that form is temporary yet class is permanent, a whole host of major 60s acts had an unexpected career resurgence as bona fide chart stars in the 80s. Written…
Issue 42 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
Available from WHSmith, Tesco, independent newsagents, Tesco Ireland and Easons, in Issue 42 of Classic Pop magazine we catch up with Johnny Marr to hear about the former Smiths and…
Issue 41 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
Available from WHSmith, Tesco, independent newsagents, Tesco Ireland and Easons, in Issue 41 of Classic Pop magazine we have an exclusive chat with Tony Hadley as the former Spandau Ballet…
Live review: The Wonderstuff & Neds Atomic Dustbin – Shepherd’s Bush
The Wonderstuff & Ned’s Atomic Dustbin – Shepherd’s Bush Empire Gig date: 30 March Rating: 8/10 Vying for attention and yet genially taking turns to headline at Shepherds Bush over…
Issue 40 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
Available from WH Smith, Tesco, independent newsagents, Asda and Easons, in Issue 40 of Classic Pop we celebrate 30 years of Kylie Minogue with the ultimate celebration of the Princess…
Tears For Fears postpone UK and Ireland tour on health grounds
Tears for Fears have been forced to postpone their forthcoming sold out UK & Ireland arena tour due to unforeseen health concerns and on doctor’s orders. The tour, due to start on…