RetroPop

Founded in April 2020 by Connor Gotto, an entertainment journalist from London, this platform was created to celebrate the iconic stars and timeless music of the '80s, '90s, and '00s. What started as a modest blog rapidly evolved into a popular hub for fans, offering the latest news, exclusive interviews, first-listen album reviews, and a variety of other engaging content.

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Deacon Blue star James Prime dies aged 64

1 week ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

The musician, who was rushed to hospital last week, at which time it was confirmed that he would be exiting the band’s upcoming tour, passed away on Thursday (June 19) morning, a social media post from the group confirmed. Dear friends, We announce with great sadness that our brother James Prime passed away this morning after a short struggle with cancer. Thank you so much for the messages of support that you shared over the last two weeks, they meant so much to Jim, his family & us.
Mariah Carey secures landmark 50th Hot 100 single

1 week ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

The track is the first to be lifted from the diva’s much-anticipated 16th studio album, expected later this year, and debuted at No. 95 on the countdown dated June 21, 2025. The single debuted with 2.5 million official streams, 14.7 million in radio airplay audience and 5,000 sold in the US, according to data tracker Luminate (via Billboard).
Amy MacDonald drops new track Can You Hear Me? from forthcoming album

1 week ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

Serving as the follow-up to recent releases, Forward and the title song, the Scottish star’s new tune sees the singer-songwriter inspire the next generation to keep their faith for a brighter future.
Belinda Carlisle covers The Air That I Breathe as lead single from new album

1 week ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

The track serves as the lead release from The Go-Go’s legend’s first English-language pop album in almost 30 years, with the Circle In The Sand singer admitting the song “has always been one of my very favorites growing up.”“I love the lyrics and the complicated melody,” she says.
Alison Goldfrapp shares new track Sound & Light from upcoming album

1 week ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

The third offering from the LP – following Find Xanadu and Reverberotic – was the first to be written for the record and was written during a trip to Sweden in pursuit of the Northern Lights. “I’d been chasing the Northern Lights for years,” she says. “I’d gone to Finland, Iceland and Norway but never managed to catch them.”Soon after writing the tune, the Love Invention singer witnessed them for the first time, “almost like she had summoned them through song”.
Pulp land first UK No. 1 album in 27 years

1 week ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

The eighth studio album from the rockers becomes their first chart-topper since 1998’s ‘This Is Hardcore’ and is their sixth Top 40 LP overall. Other entries include 1994’s ‘His ‘N’ Hers’ (No. 9), 1995’s ‘Different Class’ (No. 1), 1996’s ‘Countdown: 1992-1983’ (No. 10) and 2001’s We Love Life (No. 6)Additionally, ‘More’ has also topped the Vinyl Albums Chart.
Paul Weller shares cover of Bee Gees classic I Started A Joke

1 week ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

Due July 25, ‘Find El Dorado’ features 14 reworkings of classic songs, with its latest release said to be “a centrepiece” of the collection, according to a press release. “It’s one of those tracks that almost makes you rethink your own writing,” Weller says. “It reinforces the value of a great melody.
Madonna unearths Ray Of Light remix album Veronica Electronica

2 weeks ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

Due July 15, the LP features eight songs, including renditions by Peter Rauhofer, William Orbit, Sasha, and more. Alongside the album announcement, the star has released Skin (The Collaboration Remix Edit), which is out now across platforms. 1. Drowned World / Substitute for Love (BT & Sasha’s Bucklodge Ashram New Edit)2. Ray of Light (Sasha Twilo Mix Edit)3. Skin (The Collaboration Remix Edit)4. Nothing Really Matters (Club 69 Speed Mix Meets the Dub)5.
Mariah Carey launches long-awaited 16th album with new single Type Dangerous

2 weeks ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

Last week, the diva teased the long-awaited follow-up to her 2018 LP, ‘Caution’, in a video shared to social media, before she shared the first taster of the project just days later. The track samples legendary hip-hop duo Eric B. and Rakim’s 1986 hit Eric B. Is President.
ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus making musical with help of AI

3 weeks ago | retropopmagazine.com | Connor Gotto

The musician previously appeared as one of 10,500 signatories from the creative industries, warning artificial intelligence companies that unlicensed use of their work is a “major, unjust threat” to artists’ livelihoods. However, he’s not against the use of the technology, which he’s hailed as “an extension of your mind”. Speaking at London’s inaugural SXSW on Wednesday (June 4), he said: “It is such a great tool. It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame.