Classic Pop | April 2026
For our latest issue, we welcome cover star Holly Johnson for his first in-depth interview with Classic Pop. Holly reveals all about life inside Frankie Goes To Hollywood, his solo career and the prospect of new music.
Elsewhere this month, we catch up with Carol Decker ahead of the release of T’Pau’s first new album in 11 years and meet Super Furry Animals as they prepare for their hotly-anticipated reunion tour.
The ever-evolving Bruce Hornsby explains why he’s still determined to push the envelope on new LP Indigo Park and CP checks in with Bernard Butler as his acoustic supergroup Butler, Blake & Grant reconvene for a second album.
Meanwhile, we revisit Seal’s eponymous debut LP for our latest classic album feature and shine a light on David Sylvian’s Gone To Earth.
We also take a deep dive into ABC’s complete back catalogue, count down our Top 20 electro and freestyle tracks plus talk to Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor as he unveils his latest solo album, Paris In The Spring.
In our packed reviews pages, we give our verdict on new album releases including Harry Styles, Robyn, Morrissey, Gorillaz and Bruce Hornsby plus there’s a comprehensive reissues section featuring Eg And Alice, Queen, The Charlatans, Bow Wow Wow and much more. In our live reviews section, we check out shows by Soulwax and Bruce Foxton.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Classic Pop April 2026.