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Mark Elliott

Mark Elliott balances a passion for all things pop with a day-job managing the content and commercial fortunes of one of Britain’s largest specialist magazine publishers. His career has taken him from the boardroom of Time Out London (where he was Managing Director) to the publishing hotseat at brands such as Closer and Empire. All of this interesting career stuff pales in comparison besides his – frankly ridiculous – record-collecting habit (how many overseas variant covers of Like A Virgin does anyone really need?) and The Ministry Of Pop, his book on Stock Aitken Waterman, published in 2017.

Articles by Mark Elliott

Secret: The Revealing Story Behind Madonna’s Most Critical Reinvention

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Secret: The Revealing Story Behind Madonna’s Most Critical Reinvention

The lead single from Madonna’s ‘Bedtime Stories’ album, Secret realigned the “Queen Of Pop”’s musical career in the mid-90s.

Cherish: The Story Behind Madonna’s Perennial Summer Hit

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Cherish: The Story Behind Madonna’s Perennial Summer Hit

Adding some light to the shade of the ‘Like A Prayer’ album, Cherish is a firm fan favourite notable for its classic promo video.

Celebration: The Story Behind Madonna’s 2000s Dancefloor Classic

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Celebration: The Story Behind Madonna’s 2000s Dancefloor Classic

Capping another decade of dancefloor classics, Celebration is the song that asserted Madonna’s continued chart dominance in the 2000s.

‘Notorious’: The Story Behind Duran Duran’s Classic Funk-Fuelled Album

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‘Notorious’: The Story Behind Duran Duran’s Classic Funk-Fuelled Album

Joining forces with disco pioneer Nile Rodgers, Duran Duran weathered the storm of personnel changes to create a floor-filling funk album.

Best Pet Shop Boys Albums: All 15 Studio Albums, Ranked And Reviewed

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Best Pet Shop Boys Albums: All 15 Studio Albums, Ranked And Reviewed

Making you think as powerfully as you felt, the best Pet Shop Boys albums underpin the group’s staggeringly smart legacy.

LGBTQ+ Musicians: 50 Pioneering Artists You Need To Know

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LGBTQ+ Musicians: 50 Pioneering Artists You Need To Know

From androgynous icons to convention-flouting rulebreakers, these pioneering LGBTQ+ musicians helped give the community a voice.

‘Madame X’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Every Song On Madonna’s Bold Concept Album

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‘Madame X’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Every Song On Madonna’s Bold Concept Album

Heavily influenced by the music Madonna heard in the Lisbon clubs, the songs on ‘Madame X’ formed a wildly ambitious concept album.

Pet Shop Boys Album Covers: All 15 Studio Artworks, Ranked And Reviewed

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Pet Shop Boys Album Covers: All 15 Studio Artworks, Ranked And Reviewed

Developing a carefully crafted aesthetic, all Pet Shop Boys albums covers bear Neil Tennant and Chris Lowes’ unmistakable fingerprints.

Human Nature: Behind Madonna’s Most Defiant Musical Moment

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Human Nature: Behind Madonna’s Most Defiant Musical Moment

“Absolutely no regrets” was the message behind Human Nature, the Madonna song that once again urged fans to express themselves.

Best LGBTQ+ Pride Songs: 70 Anthems That Celebrate Inclusive Sexuality

Best LGBTQ+ Pride Songs: 70 Anthems That Celebrate Inclusive Sexuality

From disco classics to transcendent pieces of modern pop, the best LGBTQ+ Pride songs have championed the cause and effected change.