Here are my top 20 singles of August, compiled into a poptastic playlist for your enjoyment… [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux_HTJ4b_5CdAn4VV6tmZm1t] Katy Perry – Roar Cher Lloyd ft. T.I. – I Wish Fefe Dobson – Legacy The Saturdays – Disco Love The Vamps – Can We Dance Lady Gaga – Applause Sandra van Nieuwland – Hunter Jillette Johnson –… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic: The best singles of August 2013
Month: August 2013
Songs of the Summer 2013
Posted in association with 4Music. This summer has brought us big pop singles from all over the world. Here are some of my favourite hits of the season, plus a few upcoming releases I’ve been enjoying when the sun has popped up (and even more when I’ve been shut away indoors). [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux_0isk5Q1u5gGccuslLRhbz] Icona Pop –… Continue reading Songs of the Summer 2013
Future Hits: Boys vs. Girls
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Male and female artists come together on this week’s future hit singles. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux_clDOmjZ1ISy5muYw8IpfV] Tracklisting: Miguel ft. Jessie Ware – Adorn Monsieur Adi ft. A*M*E – What’s Going On Matrix & Futurebound ft. Max Marshall – Control Nelly ft. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell – Get… Continue reading Future Hits: Boys vs. Girls
Future Stars: Daniel James (Unsigned)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. It takes a lot for me to be impressed by a male singer-songwriter, as there are so many dull, self-indulgent example, so it's quite an achievement that Daniel James has convinced me of his talent. Having moved from his home of Northern Ireland to… Continue reading Future Stars: Daniel James (Unsigned)
Future Stars: Majid Jordan (OVO Sound/Warner Music)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Majid Jordan is not a solo artist but a Canadian duo called Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman, whose name may or may not have been inspired by AlunaGeorge. They have gone from being unknown to featuring in the iTunes top 10 in the… Continue reading Future Stars: Majid Jordan (OVO Sound/Warner Music)
Future Stars: James Arthur (Syco)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Wow, I forgot how strange-looking he is. Anyway, despite his confusing face and unlistenable vocals, James Arthur does seem to be getting a fair chance at success according to Maximum Pop's report. His album has been produced by Naughty Boy, a former Future Pop… Continue reading Future Stars: James Arthur (Syco)
The Next Big Music TV Format
As The Voice flails and The X Factor approaches its make-or-break tenth series, now is the time for a new TV music format to make its mark. I think these international shows could be the next big thing as they each have a celebrity element and are different enough to The X Factor and The… Continue reading The Next Big Music TV Format
Future Hits: The Youth of Today
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week's Future Hits playlist features five young artists making very different music, but they all have the potential to top the charts. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux_w9x_uedajcj3mZ92aC0zs] Tracklisting: Neon Jungle – Trouble Rizzle Kicks – Lost Generation Lorde – Royals Ariana Grande – Baby I Birdy –… Continue reading Future Hits: The Youth of Today
Future Stars: Smallpools (RCA)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. When your song unexpectedly becomes a huge viral hit, you have a big decision to make: You can continue to build up your career and have faith that the record deal offers will remain on the table, or sign up quick in case… Continue reading Future Stars: Smallpools (RCA)
Future Stars: Goldroom (Unsigned)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Goldroom is Los Angeles producer Josh Legg, who has made a name for himself with a series of ethereal electro-pop tunes featuring female vocals. My attention was first attracted by his summery Say Lou Lou collaboration Sweetness Alive and it was new single Only… Continue reading Future Stars: Goldroom (Unsigned)