Song of the Week: Hozier – Jackie and Wilson

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

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)

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