We've got a steptacular exclusive this week because Matty and Craig are joined by BAFTA Rocliffe-winning, double Offie-nominated Shaun Kitchener, writer of the forthcoming Steps musical: Here & Now.

Naturally, we wanted to talk about the song that inspired the title of the show. Released in 2001 as a double-A side with You'll Be Sorry, Here and Now was the final single from the group's third album, Buzz. There might be a few tears on the dancefloor because Matty and Craig had quite different opinions on this one!

Plus we talk to Shaun about developing a musical based on Steps, his favourite deep-cut album tracks, thoughts on the group's solo endeavours (Faye Tozer album when?) and which Steps song he'd like Kelly Clarkson to cover.

To read about Here and Now on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.cantstopthepop.com/2021/05/31/steps-here-and-now/

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Check out Shaun Kitchener at https://shaunkitchener.com, X: @ShaunKitchener and Instagram: @shaunkitchenerbentley

The Steps musical, Here & Now, opens on the 9th of November at Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre. Visit https://thestepsmusical.com/ for more information and tickets.