Synth-pop: The rise of the machines

Introducing the pioneering devices that shaped the pop music of the 80s. Members of The Human League and Landscape reveal the true story behind the electronic revolution, from blowing up drum machine to prank-calling The White House… 

The 100 Best Christmas Songs of All Time: Staff List

There’s a reason that listeners seem to get more impatient every year for the Christmas music season to start: Nothing else feels quite like it. The things that make Christmas songs great — whether carols, old pop

The story of Kraftwerk

In music, the terms ‘legendary’ and ‘influential’ are so commonplace as to lose almost all meaning. But it might be argued that More than any other band in history, Kraftwerk were necessary. And if house, trance, techno

Mike Garson interview: Keys to the world

Mike Garson Mike Garson was David Bowie’s long-serving pianist. He tells Classic Pop about working with the iconic star during his 70s hot streak and beyond…  As David Bowie’s go-to piano player for (on and off) four