As pop and politics clashed to fight for sexual liberation and queer visibility, some distinctive and brave new voices emerged as the loudest, whatever the repercussions… here we look at 1984 – The Year Pop […]
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Review: Kylie Minogue – Tension II (BMG)
Review: Kylie Minogue – Tension II (BMG) ★★★★☆ Sequel albums are rare, yet Kylie justifies her decision to return to the studio with Tension II – an intense nine-song blast of new material to sit […]
Review: The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World
Review: The Cure – Songs Of A Lost World (Polydor/Fiction) ★★★★★ Some albums need more time to surface. Now, after 16 years, The Cure are back to break your heart with an age-appropriate masterpiece that […]
Christmas Flash Sale – 25% off everything!
Check out our Classic Pop Christmas Flash Sale… Make their Christmas magical with gifts they’ll love – save 25% on anything in our online shop, including all back issues, and of course our special editions […]
Discover the True Meaning of Christmas with Andrew Macdonald’s “Merry Christmas”
Just in time for the holiday season, Andrew Macdonald offers a refreshing take on the season’s most iconic greeting with his new single, “Merry Christmas.” The track arrives ahead of Christmas, urging listeners to take […]
Ace Love Unveils Debut Album ‘Valor & Honor’
Emerging artist Ace Love (Asher Azeem) makes his mark on the music world with the release of his debut album, Valor & Honor. This 10-track record offers a dynamic blend of funk-pop, R&B, and disco, […]
Classic Pop issue 91 is on sale now!
In the new issue of Classic Pop, as a 40th anniversary version of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? is released, we meet the latest incarnation’s producer Trevor Horn and co-songwriter of the 1984 […]
Vincent Poag’s ‘The Unknown’: A Kaleidoscope of Life’s
Americana, gospel, and ballads converge in The Unknown, Vincent Poag’s latest offering, creating a genre-blending tapestry that explores life’s most profound mysteries. Drawing from the storytelling traditions of classic American music, Vincent Poag crafts a […]
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Simple Minds share new single Your Name In Lights
Simple Minds share new single, Your Name In Lights, lifted from the soundtrack to the documentary, Everything Is Possible. Released to celebrate the BBC premiere of the acclaimed Simple Minds documentary Everything Is Possible, the […]
Win A Signed Copy Of David Gray’s New Album
Classic Pop is thrilled to offer its readers an exclusive chance to win one of three signed copies of David Gray’s new album, Dear Life. Due for release on 17 January, Dear Life is the […]