Month: October 2009

You’ve heard my thoughts on Sweden’s top wannabes, but how about the UK equivalent? I haven’t written about The X Factor here this year, but I’ve done a write-up on the final 12 over at Lowculture. Go and check it out here.

I hardly ever do in-depth album reviews here, but since Taio Cruz is such an ace popstar and so overlooked by other bloggers, I feel he deserves the extra support. His last album came out of the same analysis pretty well, so let’s see how Rokstarr compares. Break Your HeartStill amazing, and probably the best… Continue reading He’s only gonna break break my, break break my heart…

Representing the Netherlands and Sweden: Kim-Lian & Linda Bengtzing – Not That Kind of GirlIn what has to be one of the most unexpected duets of all time, two of my favourite popstars have teamed up, despite neither one being famous in each other’s home country. It’s a mystery how Kim and Linda even met!… Continue reading International Video Challenge

I was watching Idol the other day when, to my surprise, Ola Svensson appeared with a bunch of jolly Swedish men in purple singing a Coldplay song. A little research told me the appearance was to promote the new series Körslaget, which would start the next day on the same channel. Körslaget means running team,… Continue reading That was when Ola ruled the world…

Jessie Malakouti – Standing Up For The Lonely (Listen)At last, the lovely Miss Malakouti is about to release her debut UK single. It’s a Xenomania track with a dancey vibe, in the same way that Lost My Heart in Tokyo is perfectly poppy but can easily played on Radio 1’s cheesy dance shows as well.… Continue reading New Pop on the Block

My top 25 singles of September… 1. BWO – Rise to the Occasion2. Sugababes – About a Girl3. Amy Diamond – Up4. Taylor Swift – Fifteen5. Alien Beat Club – My Way6. Flamboyant Bella – Get a Reaction7. Fibes, oh Fibes! ft. Kim Wilde – Run To You8. Dolly Rockers – Boys Will Be Boys9.… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!