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Marc Almond
Recently, Marc Almond has been talking of retirement. Are we really about to see one of our best-loved stars stride towards the exit? The former Soft Cell vocalist tells all…
Soft Cell celebrate 40 years of Tainted Love with special collector’s release
It’s not only Soft Cell’s most famous song, but one of the most iconic tracks of the 1980s. Yes, it’s now an amazing 40 years since Marc Almond and Dave…
Classic Pop issue 61 is on sale now
In the latest issue, we have a must-read exclusive interview with cover star Marc Almond about his new studio album Chaos And A Dancing Star… Elsewhere, we meet Gabrielle, who…
New Releases and Reissues: 28 February
This week we’re taking a look at Marc Almond’s latest symbolic offering as well as the recent batch of Kim Wilde reissues and a rerelease of Erasure’s third album… Marc…
Making Soft Cell’s Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
Thrust into the spotlight with their unique take on a soul classic, the Soft Cell debut album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret delved deep into dive bars, seedy S&M clubs and porno cinemas,…
Review: Soft Cell – Say Hello Wave Goodbye: The O2 London
“Who’d have thought we’d be here, now, today, in this place?” Marc Almond announces triumphantly during this marathon send-off. “It’s a long way from the art college common room!” No…
Review: Soft Cell, The O2, London live
For their last-ever live show, Soft Cell said hello in style and waved goodbye almost three hours later – leaving fans with great memories of an unforgettable night. When Dave…