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Classic Pop
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,…
Classic Album: Penthouse And Pavement – Heaven 17
How two members of Sheffield’s most pioneering pop group split to form a new politically-driven band that would ultimately rewrite the rule book with a debut album of icy electronica…
Who’s That Girl: Madonna on film
She’s occupied both ends of the cinematic scale and been on both sides of the camera lens. From Golden Globe-winning triumphs and regal biopics to disastrous remakes and rom-com bombs,…
The Lowdown: Madonna
From Boy Toy to “Bitch I’m Madonna”, there is not a lot that the megastar from Michigan hasn’t accomplished during her 35-year reign. Officially the most successful female artist of…