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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……
Duran Duran cover ELO’s Evil Woman for Halloween
With the release of their recently announced Danse Macabre – De Luxe album approaching, Duran Duran have unveiled one of its new bonus tracks in their cover of ELO’s Evil……
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……
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……
Bronski Beat’s legacy celebrated in special concert
As part of the 40-year celebrations of The Age of Consent, Bronski Beat’s legacy will be celebrated in a special concert. The Chateau and the Southbank Centre present The Age……
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell get Up Close and Personal
British reggae icons UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell get ‘Up Close and Personal’ for two UK shows to round off 2024. UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell will play London’s Eventim Apollo on……
Sting releases new single
Sting releases new single, I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart), before headlining Radio 2 In The Park. I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart), is Sting’s first new song……
Top 20 cover versions of the 80s
Breathing fresh life into old classics or radically reinventing them, we celebrate 20 of the finest 80s cover versions The hit cover version is something of a rarity in today’s……
Make It Big: The Story Of 1984
The Story Of 1984: It was a year of decisive statements and feeding the world, of technological advances and solo beginnings. Amidst political tension, the Olympic Games and the……