© MPL Archive / Photographer Linda McCartney Wings’ fourth album, Venus And Mars, will be reissued to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The band enjoyed great success in the 1970s with no fewer than 14 US […]
Tangerine Dream’s Phaedra has 50th anniversary reissue
There will be an extended 50th anniversary reissue of Tangerine Dream’s Phaedra this April featuring the band’s first ever UK show live recording. Phaedra is one of Tangerine Dream’s most successful and acclaimed albums and […]
Popscene: The Mod Revival
Classic Pop takes a look at The Mod Revival which brought back the sharp-suited 60s subcultural movement for the 70s and 80s Fuelled by the music of bands such as The Who and the Small […]
Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, has died aged 69
Photo Credit: Steve Morley/Redferns Rick Buckler, drummer of The Jam, has died aged 69 after a short illness. In a statement, his management company said: “Rick Buckler passed away peacefully on Monday evening in Woking […]
Win Deacon Blue tickets and new album
Classic Pop is offering readers the chance to win Deacon Blue tickets and a copy of their new album, The Great Western Road, on CD. This year marks 40 years since Ricky Ross met Dougie […]
Erasure frontman Andy Bell details new solo album
Picture Credit: Sean Black Erasure frontman Andy Bell details new solo album, Ten Crowns, set for release in May. The new album will coincide with a UK tour beginning on 1 May in York, continuing […]
Mike + The Mechanics release career-spanning collection
Mike + The Mechanics release career-spanning collection, Looking Back – Living The Years, and tour the UK throughout March and April. Looking Back – Living The Years is a retrospective look back celebrating 40 years […]
Massive Attack to headline LIDO Festival
Picture Credit: Warren Du Preez Massive Attack to headline LIDO Festival at London’s Victoria Park this summer and their first festival show in the capital for nine years will be 100% powered by battery. Taking […]
Louise reveals details of fifth studio album Confessions
Louise reveals details of fifth studio album, Confessions, out in May. The new album sees her hit the dance floor with a confident collection of euphoric pop dance anthems. Working with a variety of A […]
Kylie kicks off her Tension World Tour
Picture Credit: Erik Melvin Kylie kicks off her Tension World Tour in style with a triumphant, sold out show in Perth, Australia, this weekend. The tour will see the star perform in cities across the […]
Voice Of The Beehive reissue second album
Honey Lingers, the second studio album by Voice Of The Beehive, is to be reissued on limited edition Pink Vinyl LP and expanded 2CD. Originally released in August 1991, Honey Lingers was the band’s second […]
Kylie and ALOK join forces for new single
Kylie and ALOK join forces for new single, Last Night I Dreamt I Fell In Love, out now. Written by Kylie and ALOK, alongside JHart, Sarah Hudson, Avedon and Zhone, the track is a dazzling […]