October was This Must Be Pop’s Unsigned Month, ending in a poll to find out who, out of the 20 featured acts, you think is the best unsigned pop act in the UK. The votes have been flooding in but the poll is now closed and it’s time to announce the winner! In fifth place,… Continue reading Unsigned Month: And your favourite UK unsigned pop act is…
Month: October 2012
The Voice US: My picks from season 3
I’m enjoying the new season of The Voice US, as they’ve made changes to improve the boring battle rounds and there are some great young artists with real commercial potential. Also, Taylor Swift and Carly Rae Jepsen seem to be the most popular artists to cover! Here are two contestants that I particularly love: Mackenzie… Continue reading The Voice US: My picks from season 3
Sponsored Post: Julissa Veloz releases new single Different
Following on from our previous post about U.S. dance-pop artist Julissa Veloz, we have news of her brand new single which is released on 30th October. The song is called Different and it’s a collaboration with DJ/producer Trevor Simpson, who is well known on the San Francisco music scene and has provided official remixes for… Continue reading Sponsored Post: Julissa Veloz releases new single Different
This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing The Woowoos
It’s time to get to know the first of the new acts performing at next week’s This Must Be Pop Live, The Woowoos! The girl group make cool pop music inspired by artists such as Massive Attack, and often compared to early Sugababes. Here’s what Alice (third from left) had to say: Can you describe… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing The Woowoos
Bumper Album Review Post: Loreen, Taylor Swift and Leona Lewis
Loreen – Heal (Listen) As Loreen’s sound is so distinct, it’s hard for her music to avoid being samey. She doesn’t quite escape that fate on her long-awaited debut album Heal, but with Eurovision winner Euphoria being one of the best singles of 2012 I can’t really complain about having an album full of similar… Continue reading Bumper Album Review Post: Loreen, Taylor Swift and Leona Lewis
Unsigned Month: Vote for the best UK unsigned pop act
I’ve introduced you to my top 20 British unsigned pop acts, and now it’s your turn to tell me (and the music industry) which one you think most deserves to be snapped up by a major label and turned into a megastar ASAP! First, have a look through all 20 acts so you’re sure you’ve… Continue reading Unsigned Month: Vote for the best UK unsigned pop act
Unsigned Month: Introducing Mercedes
Mercedes was one of my favourite performers at This Must Be Pop Live this year, so I had to include her in Unsigned Month, and she gets the fiercely contested final spot! Mercedes Seecoomar is a female rapper and singer who has a cool, distinct look and a very current sound. Neneh Cherry is a… Continue reading Unsigned Month: Introducing Mercedes
Want to work in pop? Come to November’s Pop Industry Meetup!
This Must Be Pop’s first ever Pop Industry Meetup earlier this month was a great success, so I’ve decided to do it all again in November! We’ll be back at LVPO Bar in Soho on 13th November from 6-9pm, where you can make new pop-loving friends and contacts with the help of half price cocktails,… Continue reading Want to work in pop? Come to November’s Pop Industry Meetup!
Unsigned Month: Introducing Twigs
Twigs‘ music may not appeal to the pop purists among you, but believe me, there is a fantastic pop star under this artsy cool facade. Twigs, aka Tahliah Barnett, has been on the music scene for a few years, appearing as a model/dancer in videos for Jessie J, Dionne Bromfield and others, and performing at… Continue reading Unsigned Month: Introducing Twigs
Unsigned Month: Introducing Bluebell
One of my favourite unsigned indie-pop acts in the UK is Bluebell. They are a duo, made up of producer Charlie Westhropp and singer Annabel Jones, and their singles have an electro-pop sound. However, when I saw them live the set was much rockier than I expected, which I actually enjoyed – the energy and… Continue reading Unsigned Month: Introducing Bluebell