Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Hozier’s self-titled album debuted in the UK top 5 yesterday, finally achieving the chart success he deserves. Overall, apart from the brilliant single Take Me To Church, it’s a bit too long and the latter half is quite dreary, but there are two really… Continue reading Song of the Week: Hozier – Jackie and Wilson
Month: October 2014
Future Hits: Star Girl
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week's playlist features five future hits by successful female artists. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux9JfXrO1rqwslQOhrnYCGrX] Tracklisting: Cheryl – I Don’t Care Jessie J ft. 2 Chainz – Burnin Up Lorde – Yellow Flicker Beat Paloma Faith – Ready For The Good Life Ariana Grande ft. The Weeknd… Continue reading Future Hits: Star Girl
Future Stars: Cosmo Sheldrake (Transgressive)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. My first thought on seeing Cosmo Sheldrake was that he looked like he went to my university… and sure enough he did! It’s a shame our paths didn’t cross (he's a bit younger), as I would have loved his brand of quirky, twee, literary pop… Continue reading Future Stars: Cosmo Sheldrake (Transgressive)
Future Stars: Grades (Warner Music/One More Tune)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. I wasn’t that into garage music when it was big around the turn of the century, but I’m enjoying the current revival of the garage sound. I’ve been obsessed with Blonde’s new single I Loved You, which has a garage feel, while All About… Continue reading Future Stars: Grades (Warner Music/One More Tune)
Review: This Must Be Pop Live featuring MDNGHT, Ellie Rose and Max Marshall
Last night This Must Be Pop Live returned to Queen of Hoxton for a big comeback gig. It was brilliant to see so many people there, especially as the event had been on hiatus for over a year! The performers each showcased a different side of pop. The audience warmly welcomed all the acts and… Continue reading Review: This Must Be Pop Live featuring MDNGHT, Ellie Rose and Max Marshall
Song of the Week: Luke Million – Light & Sound
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Anyone who’s missing the presence of Norwegian pop star Annie should check out this new single by Australian producer Luke Million. It’s an electro-disco-pop song with sweet yet strong, girly pop vocals. If Light & Sound had been released under the name of a… Continue reading Song of the Week: Luke Million – Light & Sound
Future Hits: Boys’ Club
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week's playlist features five collaborations between male artists, which I think are set to be big hits. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux–NRe1cjNf2euXkX9E6xLp] Tracklisting: Waze & Odyssey & R Kelly – Bump & Grind 2014 Olly Murs ft. Travie McCoy – Wrapped Up Wilkinson ft. Talay Riley – Dirty… Continue reading Future Hits: Boys’ Club
Future Stars: Krishane (Atlantic)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. I featured Krishane’s debut single Drunk and Incapable as a Song of the Week when it first premiered, but now that it’s rising up the Shazam chart thanks to some good radio play, I thought it was about time I made him a Future Star.… Continue reading Future Stars: Krishane (Atlantic)
Future Stars: ODESZA (Counter Records)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. ODESZA are an electro duo from Seattle who made a big impact with their brilliant new song Say My Name. The track is unique and fresh, yet very current and commercial, as it should appeal to the same people who love Clean Bandit. It’s… Continue reading Future Stars: ODESZA (Counter Records)
TONIGHT: This Must Be Pop Live!
This Must Be Pop Live makes its big comeback at Queen of Hoxton tonight. Performing live will be MDNGHT, Ellie Rose and Max Marshall – read more about them here. The show will be hosted by Luke Franks, and DJ October Boy will be on the decks. Cheap advance tickets are still available at £4… Continue reading TONIGHT: This Must Be Pop Live!