Here are my top 20 singles of July, compiled into a poptastic playlist for your enjoyment. I hope you discover some new favourites! I’ve also compiled all the songs from this year’s monthly charts so far into an ongoing Spotify playlist (or the ones that are available, at least), which you can listen to here.… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic: The best singles of July 2014
Month: July 2014
Song of the Week: La Roux – Sexotheque
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. There’s nothing anywhere near as good as Bulletproof on the new La Roux album, but since I disliked everything else I heard from their debut (and Elly’s attitude put me off seeking out more), it seems like a major triumph that I can enjoy… Continue reading Song of the Week: La Roux – Sexotheque
Future Hits: Is It Cos I’m Uncool?
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week's Future Hits playlist features five new singles which aren’t very cool… but they’re going to be big anyway! [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux-fj9NFEOqHjAJwdTbZeQvM] Tracklisting: Pitbull ft. John Ryan – Fireball The Script – Superheroes The Vamps – Oh Cecilia (Breaking My Heart) David Guetta ft. Sam… Continue reading Future Hits: Is It Cos I’m Uncool?
Future Stars: Troye Sivan (EMI Australia)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. In 2014, YouTube vloggers are the celebs with the most direct influence on teenagers. By inviting viewers into their lives, they seem more accessible than pop stars or film stars, and this creates a highly engaged and dedicated fanbase. Australian Troye Sivan, age 19, has… Continue reading Future Stars: Troye Sivan (EMI Australia)
Future Stars: Ryn Weaver (Friends Keep Secrets)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Soundcloud may still be a lot smaller than YouTube, but for indie and electro artists its power can’t be underestimated. One example is OctaHate, the quirkily-named debut from American indie-pop singer Ryn Weaver (real name Aryn Wuthrich), which passed 1 million plays in just… Continue reading Future Stars: Ryn Weaver (Friends Keep Secrets)
Song of the Week: Ward Thomas – Push For The Stride
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. While researching The Shires, I discovered that they’re not the only surprisingly good new British country duo. Here’s another one! Ward Thomas are 20-year-old twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward-Thomas, who grew up on a farm in Hampshire, and started making country music after… Continue reading Song of the Week: Ward Thomas – Push For The Stride
Future Hits: Future Pop Alumni
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week's Future Hits playlist features five new singles by artists I've written about as Future Stars in the past, which are set to hit the charts. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux8mrfw9aBzzo7HCQAIusZdJ] Tracklisting: Shift K3y – I Know Bondax – All I See Vic Mensa – Down On… Continue reading Future Hits: Future Pop Alumni
Future Stars: The Shires (Decca)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. When I heard that a British country duo was supporting Cassadee Pope at her showcase in May I was dubious, as UK country artists are usually unimpressive. However, I was surprised to find myself enjoying The Shires and their beautiful harmonies. They are Ben Earle… Continue reading Future Stars: The Shires (Decca)
Future Stars: Meghan Trainor (Epic Records)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Not many established artists get nearly 3 million Youtube views in a week, let alone unknown acts posting their first music video. Meghan Trainor achieved this unusual feat with a song and video packed with novelty appeal, although it’s sad that a song with… Continue reading Future Stars: Meghan Trainor (Epic Records)
Song of the Week: Chris Malinchak ft. Mikky Ekko – Stranger
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Back in February 2012, I saw American singer-songwriter Mikky Ekko perform at a Music Week event. One of his songs stood out so much that I noted down the lyrics to look up when I got home. It was nowhere to be found online,… Continue reading Song of the Week: Chris Malinchak ft. Mikky Ekko – Stranger