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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

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.

Beautiful Stranger: The Story Behind Madonna’s ‘Austin Powers’ Movie Hit

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Beautiful Stranger: The Story Behind Madonna’s ‘Austin Powers’ Movie Hit

Joining a long line of illustrious Madonna soundtrack contributions, Beautiful Stranger made itself at home in the hearts of fans and critics.

10 Iconic Moments From Madonna’s Landmark Celebration Tour

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10 Iconic Moments From Madonna’s Landmark Celebration Tour

Dazzling visuals, staggering statistics, mind-bending merch: these are the most memorable moments from Madonna’s greatest-ever tour.

‘Yes’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Pet Shop Boys’ “Colourful Pop” Album

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‘Yes’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Pet Shop Boys’ “Colourful Pop” Album

Made in collaboration with the production team that dominated 2000s pop, each song on Pet Shop Boys’ ‘Yes’ album is awash with invention.

‘Kiss Me Once’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Kylie Minogue’s Eclectic Album

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‘Kiss Me Once’: A Track-By-Track Guide To Kylie Minogue’s Eclectic Album

An eclectic album packed with fabulous pop, ‘Kiss Me Once’ deserves repeat adoration, as proven by this track-by-track guide to its 11 songs.

Burning Up: Behind The Madonna Classic That Lit Up The Dance Charts

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Burning Up: Behind The Madonna Classic That Lit Up The Dance Charts

Part of the demo collection that scored Madonna a record deal, Burning Up remains a fascinating outlier among her early hits.

How Spandau Ballet’s Live Debut Launched The New Romantic Movement

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How Spandau Ballet’s Live Debut Launched The New Romantic Movement

With Christmas 1979 approaching, Spandau Ballet made their debut live show, igniting a pop revolution soon billed the New Romantic movement.

‘The Immaculate Collection’: How Madonna Reinvented The Greatest-Hits Album

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‘The Immaculate Collection’: How Madonna Reinvented The Greatest-Hits Album

Breaking sales records and pushing the bounds of technology, Madonna’s ‘The Immaculate Collection’ set the bar for all hits albums to come.

Open Your Heart: The Story Behind Madonna’s First Art-Pop “Performance” Song

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Open Your Heart: The Story Behind Madonna’s First Art-Pop “Performance” Song

The fourth single from the ‘True Blue’ album, Open Your Heart found Madonna creating her most ambitious artistic statement yet.