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The latest Classic Pop is on sale now!⁠
Don't miss out – order your new copy of Classic Pop today. See link in our bio⁠
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In our latest issue, we have a world exclusive interview with Stuart Price – co-writer and co-producer of Madonna’s Confessions II – who takes us behind the scenes of the Queen Of Pop’s new album.⁠
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Elsewhere, Natalie Imbruglia reveals why she’s fully embracing dance music for the first time with her own return to pop via new album Algorithm. We meet Lynval Golding and Horace Panter as The Specials sign off in style with their final release, a live document celebrating the band’s 2019 homecoming shows at Coventry Cathedral. Also bidding farewell is pop royalty Dionne Warwick who comes armed with a starry duets record. And as Eyes Open gets the 20th anniversary deluxe edition treatment, Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody looks back on the extraordinary success of the album.⁠
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Meanwhile, CP revisits A Flock Of Seagulls’ eponymous debut for our latest classic album feature and examines Red Box’s The Circle & The Square. We also put the complete back catalogue of Lionel Richie under the microscope for our regular Album By Album feature. ⁠
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In a packed reviews section, we give our verdict on new albums including The Specials, The Rolling Stones, Adam Lambert, Tricky, Jungle, Shania Twain and Olivia Rodrigo. There’s also our comprehensive reissues section featuring New Order, Kylie Minogue, Scritti Politti, Robyn, Robert Palmer, Hot Chip, Snow Patrol and much more. In our live reviews section, we check out Boyzone and 80s Classical.

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The latest Classic Pop is on sale now!⁠
Don't miss out – order your new copy of Classic Pop today. See link in our bio⁠
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Gary Numan gives us a world exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse at his upcoming AI-themed new album and reflects on the recent personal trauma that has made the past year the most difficult of his life.⁠
Elsewhere, we catch up with Andy Bell who puts recent tabloid rumours about Erasure’s imminent demise as a live band to rest and, ahead of its forthcoming deluxe reissue, revisits his debut solo album Electric Blue.⁠
Also getting the expanded treatment is Wildest Dreams, Tina Turner’s star-packed 1996 album. We meet its co-producer Trevor Horn and also hear from Tina’s 80s duettist Bryan Adams as he recalls how his long-held dream of working with the Queen Of Rock ’n’ Roll finally came true.⁠
Legendary producer Tony Visconti looks back on his five decades of working with David Bowie and previews the upcoming tour with his band Holy Holy that may be their last, and we talk to former Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton as she reboots her solo career. ⁠
Meanwhile, Classic Pop takes a deep dive into Adam Ant’s debut solo LP Friend Or Foe for our latest classic album feature and examines Queen’s controversial detour into funk, disco and R&B for Hot Space. We also put the complete back catalogue of Peter Gabriel under the CP microscope for our regular Album By Album feature.⁠
In a packed reviews section, we give our verdict on new albums including Haircut One Hundred, Simply Red, Beth Orton, Sting, Myles Smith and Embrace. There’s also our comprehensive reissues section featuring Bronski Beat, Kim Wilde, Tina Turner, Def Leppard, Bonnie Tyler and much more. In our live reviews section, we check out Midge Ure and Haircut One Hundred.⁠
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The latest Classic Pop is on sale now!⁠
Don't miss out – order your new copy of Classic Pop today. See link in our bio⁠
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Our cover star @kimwildeofficial exclusively reveals all about her three new albums on the way plus looks back on a rollercoaster life in pop.⁠
Elsewhere, we introduce the must-hear new synth supergroup @doublespeak_uk – aka Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur and Benge – who unveil their eponymous debut album of “vandalised” (their words not ours) covers.⁠
Fred Schneider of @theb52sband muses on 50 years of roaming around the world and Danny McNamara frontman of @embrace_band_official tells us how his band are honouring their place in the legacy of British music as they release ninth studio album, Avalanche.⁠
We also meet @midge_ure as he returns with his first all-new material in 12 years – the stunning double album A Man Of Two Worlds – and catch up with Pat and Greg Kane of @hueandcryofficial who take us behind the scenes of their synth-led new album Everybody.⁠
Meanwhile, CP revisits Ocean Rain by @officialbunnymen for our latest classic album feature and examines Kajagoogoo’s Limahl-less second LP, Islands. We also take a deep dive into the back catalogue of @lisajstansfield for our regular Album By Album feature.⁠
In a packed reviews section, we give our verdict on new releases including Midge Ure, Paul McCartney, Doublespeak, Hue And Cry, Suzette Charles and Dodgy. There’s also our comprehensive reissues section featuring Kraftwerk, Beastie Boys, Everything But The Girl, Vegas, Stewart Copeland and much more. In our live reviews section, we check out Gorillaz and Pet Shop Boys’ Obscure residency. ⁠
⁠ by @classicpopmag

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Win tickets to Electric Summer - the synth-pop all-dayer featuring Howard Jones, Heaven 17 and Blancmange. Find out more here: https://www.classicpopmag.com/competitions/win-tickets-to-electric-summer/ by @classicpopmag

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On this day in 1987, Introducing The Hardline According To... went to No.1 on the UK album chart. Earlier this year we went to Milan to meet Sananda Maitreya who revealed all about his breakthrough. ⁠
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Order your a copy here: https://shop.classicpopmag.com/single-issues.htm by @classicpopmag

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On this day in 1987, Who's That Girl, topped the UK singles charts. Here Classic Pop and a team of devotees review the Queen of Pop’s back catalogue to decide on her all-time greatest tracks https://www.classicpopmag.com/2024/03/top-40-greatest-madonna-songs/ by @classicpopmag

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Fancy appearing on Classic Pop's Poparazzi page? Email us a photo and description of you with your favourite pop star to the Editor – steve.harnell@anthem.co.uk⁠
Please use the phrase Poparazzi in the header of your email. by @classicpopmag

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Classic Pop is offering readers the chance to win a copy of Bananarama’s True Confessions, pressed on green vinyl and signed by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward. Find out more here: https://www.classicpopmag.com/competitions/win-a-signed-limited-edition-copy-of-bananaramas-true-confessions/ by @classicpopmag

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Donna Summer confirmed her disco queen credentials by topping the UK charts for the first and only time on this day in 1977 with I Feel Love... here we spotlight Hi-NRG – the turbo-charged dance music that toughened up disco… https://www.classicpopmag.com/2023/12/popscene-hi-nrg/ by @classicpopmag

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On this day in 1976, Elton John scored his first No.1 hit in the UK with Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, a duet with Kiki Dee... here we list 40 of his essential songs https://www.classicpopmag.com/2021/09/essential-elton-john-songs/ by @classicpopmag

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Today we remember Amy Winehouse, who was found dead at her north London home on this day 15 years ago... She was 27. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJAfLE39ZZ8 by @classicpopmag

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On this day in 1983, Paul Young had his first UK No.1 single with his version of Wherever I Lay My Hat, (That's My Home). We recently met with the singer to discuss his debut No Parlez and look back. https://www.classicpopmag.com/2024/04/paul-young-no-parlez-interview/ by @classicpopmag

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