After much preparation and excitement last night saw the launch of my live pop night, This Must Be Pop Live. Everything went to plan and the venue was packed with pop fans checking out some ace new talent. Here’s what went on… First up we had a live performance from indie-pop newcomers The Jess Hall… Continue reading Review: This Must Be Pop Live!
Month: November 2011
Today’s the Day!
Hope to see you this evening!
This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #06)
Hello and welcome to the sixth Future Pop mailer from This Must Be Pop! Sign up here for your weekly email featuring the hottest new pop songs and artists that you need to know about. So read on, listen up and make sure you tweet me @poptastic to let me know what you think of… Continue reading This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #06)
My Songs of the Week
Every day I post an amazing pop song on my Tumblr and call it my Song of the Day. Here are this week’s picks: Oh My! – Dirty Dancer Cher Lloyd ft. Busta Rhymes – Grow Up The Wanted – Last To Know Miss Li – You Could Have It (So Much Better Without Me)… Continue reading My Songs of the Week
This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #05)
Still not signed up to my Future Pop mailer? Here’s a taste of what you’re missing! Future Pop is your weekly email featuring the hottest new pop songs and artists that you need to know about. So read on, listen up and make sure you tweet me @poptastic to let me know what you think… Continue reading This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #05)
The Next Big Thing?
SpectorI was going to save writing about Spector until my A-Z of 2012 (my judgement on all the acts predicted for new year success) in January, but as more and more people are blogging and tweeting about them they are becoming the elephant in the indie-pop room. If I had to compare Spector to any… Continue reading The Next Big Thing?
New Pop On The Block
Cover Drive – Twilight (Live)Recently Cover Drive played one of their first ever UK shows at London urban night I Luv Live and the audience were treated to a performance of the band’s new single Twilight. The performance is now online here to watch. Amanda is a great frontwoman but being part of a band… Continue reading New Pop On The Block
This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing The Jess Hall Band
One of the acts performing at the first ever This Must Be Pop Live on 15th Nov is The Jess Hall Band. They are a group of Wiltshire teenagers including singer Jess and her band, Stefan, Alex and Andy, and their song Play Shy is currently the BBC Introducing song of the week on the… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing The Jess Hall Band
This Must Be Pop Live: Less than 2 weeks to go!
Just a little reminder that in 13 days from now your presence will be expected at the following event – yes, even if you live in Australia. £1000 is a fair price for a Pipettes DJ set, right? Thanks to Emmie for designing that amazing poster! Click here to find out more and let me… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: Less than 2 weeks to go!
A1: Still First In The A-Z Of Pop!
Last night I got to be part of something pretty special. After 10 years, one of pop’s greatest boybands returned to the UK for their first gig as a reformed group. A1 broke up in 2002 after Paul left the group, and none of the members saw solo success in the UK. However, as Norwegian… Continue reading A1: Still First In The A-Z Of Pop!