Articles by Mark Elliott
‘American Life’: How Madonna Waged War On Critics’ Expectations
Madonna’s first album of the 21st century, ‘American Life’ was a leftfield turning point that heralded some of her best work yet.
The Reflex: How Nile Rodgers Helped Duran Duran Score Their Biggest Hit
With The Reflex topping the US and UK charts in 1984, Duran Duran began a lasting partnership with Bowie and Madonna hitmaker Nile Rodgers.
‘Super’: A Dance Classic That’s Pet Shop Boys… But More So!
With its powerful dance direction, the ‘Super’ album signalled there was no slowing down for Pet Shop Boys in the 2010s.
Come Undone: How Duran Duran Tied Off Another Hit Song
There was a lot riding on Come Undone. Could Duran Duran deliver a second hit song after the comeback of Ordinary World?
Vogue: The Story Behind Madonna’s Biggest-Ever Hit
Vogue started life as a planned B-side, but it would go on to earn a place in pop history as Madonna’s biggest hit song.
4 Minutes: The Story Behind Madonna’s Quickie With Justin Timberlake
4 Minutes was a first for Madonna – inviting Justin Timberlake into the studio, the “Queen Of Pop” shared the billing on one of her records!
‘True’: Behind Spandau Ballet’s Masterpiece 80s Pop Album
Make-or-break for Spandau Ballet, the ‘True’ album lived up to Gary Kemp’s ambition to record ‘an album that would… become timeless’.
How Kylie Minogue Became An LGBTQ+ Icon
From ‘Neighbours’ soap star to WorldPride headliner, this is the story of how Kylie Minogue became an LGBTQ+ icon.
LGBTQ+ Musicians: 40 Pioneering Artists You Need To Know
From androgynous icons to convention-flouting rulebreakers, these pioneering LGBTQ+ musicians helped give the community a voice.
Borderline: The Story Behind Madonna’s Breakout Hit Song
Revealing Madonna as a premier-league mainstream star and a compelling dance act, Borderline was a landmark song for the “Queen Of Pop”.
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