I’ve always been a fan of Beyoncé, but I’d never say she was one of my favourites. Most of her albums I’ve never listened to in full. Nonetheless, I still consider her to be one of the most iconic artists of our time, and probably the one most likely to be seen as a superstar… Continue reading The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2022: Beyoncé – Break My Soul
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2022: Part 2
The countdown of the most poptastic singles of the year continues with numbers 5 to 2… 5. Devon Cole – W.I.T.C.H. Released: 7th July Writers: John Mark Nelson, Devon Cole, Alexandra Soumalias Trivia: While W.I.T.C.H. is pure pop, Devon cites Shania Twain and The Chicks among her references, and you can definitely see the influence… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2022: Part 2
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2022: Part 1
It’s that time of year again, when I pop up to tell you my top 10 songs of the year, and then disappear for another 363 days. This time you may notice the site’s had a bit of a revamp (well, it’s more purple). If you want the full list of songs I’ve been enjoying… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2022: Part 1
The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2021: Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version)
What a strange year for music 2021 has turned out to be. If it wasn’t unusual enough that my top 10 features a live version, two remixes and five performers in their 70s, I’ve ended up with a no.1 that’s a 10-minute-long ballad. Not only that, but an extended version of a song that I… Continue reading The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2021: Taylor Swift – All Too Well (10 Minute Version)
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2021: Part 2
The countdown continues, from 5 to 2… 5. Mabel – Let Them Know Released: 18th June Writers: Mabel McVey, Rachel Keen, Samuel George Lewis, Uzoechi Emenike Trivia: Mabel says the inspiration behind this song was the New York drag and ballroom scene, as depicted in Paris Is Burning, Pose and RuPaul’s Drag Race. She captured the… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2021: Part 2
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2021: Part 1
Yes, it’s time for the annual tradition where I re-emerge to tell you what I’ve been listening to this year, before returning back to hibernation, pleasantly reminded of my love for pop music. Over the next 2 days I’ll count down from 10-1, sharing some fun facts about the songs and why they made the… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2021: Part 1
The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2020: Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
Songs 2-4 switched places endlessly while I was compiling my top 10 this year, but the no.1 never changed. In fact, I was 99% sure Rain On Me would be my no.1 from the first time I heard it. There was a lot riding on this song and Chromatica as a whole when it was… Continue reading The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2020: Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2020: Part 2
The countdown continues, from 5 to 2… 5. joan – want u back Released: 18th June Writers: Steven Rutherford, Alan Benjamin Thomas Trivia: It took me most of this music video to realise that there are only 2 members of joan, not 6, and they had used some visual trickery to turn themselves into triplets. All… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2020: Part 2
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2020: Part 1
After the bizarre year we’ve had, I feel like I should be writing about a strange year in music, but aside from the lack of gigs and a few albums pushed back, it’s actually turned out surprisingly normal. Compiling my top 10 this year, I found that it was made up of the same mix… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2020: Part 1
The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2019: The Highwomen – Crowded Table
It feels a bit wrong choosing this as the most poptastic single of 2019, because it’s more country than pop, but it would be equally wrong not to put The Highwomen in the top spot because they are by far my most listened-to act of the year, and I can’t miss an opportunity to make… Continue reading The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2019: The Highwomen – Crowded Table