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As she released her landmark 10th album, The Shape Of History, Wendy James reflected on her journey from Transvision Vamp to a songwriter with some hard-won wisdom to share. “I’ve……
Into The Gap – Thompson Twins interview
In our exclusive Thompson Twins interview, Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie and Joe Leeway share their story together after nearly 40 years… Pioneers who were a riot of colour and mischief,……
The Human League Interview
When Classic Pop met for its Human League interview in autumn 2024, Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall and Susan Sulley offered a remarkably candid insight into their usually private world… It’s……
A Lexicon Of Life – Martin Fry Interview
More than 40 years since becoming a star, Martin Fry tells his life story in A Lexicon Of Life. Alongside his battles with cancer and alcoholism, Martin reveals to Classic……
The Other Two – Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert interview
Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert’s accidental pop career away from New Order as The Other Two has been an adventure they have never quite controlled… Here the husband-and-wife duo reflect……
Breaking the fourth wall with Thomas Dolby
In the 80s Thomas Dolby was the mad professor of synth, now turned actual professor. Classic Pop joins one of music’s most cerebral artists to talk academia, AI, musical resurrections……
Alison Moyet – Key Interview
To mark Alison Moyet’s 40th anniversary as a solo artist, she’s revisiting old songs for her new album, Key. The record is also an excuse to tour – and to……
Marc Almond – I’m Not Anyone interview
Marc Almond tells Classic Pop how his move from London to Portugal has reignited his passion for music and led to the new covers album, I’m Not Anyone… Although Marc……
Interview – Fairground Attraction
After a 35-year hiatus, Fairground Attraction are back – and finally ready to make that long overdue second album. In a Classic Pop exclusive, Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin share……
Run-DMC Interview – “The greatest period in hip-hop was the time before recorded rap”
Run-DMC took hip-hop to the mainstream VIA crossover classics Walk This Way and It’s Tricky, but split after the death of Jam Master Jay in 2002. In 2021, rapper DMC……