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Classic Pop
Richard Smith’s creative output includes a diverse range of clients and stellar collaborations. As half of the design duo, Area, the graphic designer’s impressive pop portfolio was hugely influential in…
You’ve Got Mail: Near Future interview
Away from his Blancmange day job, Neil Arthur has teamed up with Jez Bernholz to form Near Future, a musical collaboration all done via email that has spawned an album…
Lost & Found: Rosie Vela – Zazu
Music student Rosie Vela seemed to work on the basis that a moving target is hardest to hit, so gave up her pop career after just one album… but what…
Review: Tom Bailey – Science Fiction
Almost three decades since their swansong, the former Thompson Twin finally releases his solo debut… a spirited and confident collection. Wyndham Wallace gives Science Fiction 4/5 and names it Classic…
The Godfathers Of Pop: Lawrence interview
Douglas McPherson speaks to cult figure Lawrence about past and present musical ventures… With his penchant for mixing the outwardly cheery sounds of glam rock and bubblegum pop with some…
Mel & Kim: Kim Appleby interview
As one half of the truly iconic 80s duo Mel & Kim, Kim Appleby is a part of pop royalty. Now she’s back, heading up a BBC Four series called…
Cher unveils new song ‘SOS’
In anticipation of Dancing Queen, her new album of Abba hits out on 28 September, Cher has released a single, SOS, to stream and download. Cher has released her version…
Declaration of Strength: The Alarm interview
Heralded as ‘the new Clash’ when they first emerged from the pub circuit, The Alarm would go on to grace some of the world’s biggest stages. However, while Mike Peters…
Star Shaped Festival 2018 – The one-day Britpop festival!
Star Shaped Festival is a one-day festival bringing your the best of Britpop, back September 2018 by popular demand! Bringing the very best of Britpop and indie, the much-loved festival…
Issue 44 of Classic Pop magazine is on sale now!
Get your copy in-store for just £5.99. The single issue is available online for £6.99 here. Alternatively, you can buy a digital issue here. Available in-store from WH Smith, Tesco,…