Author: Jessica

Sorting through some old CDs today I found this fa-fa-fa-fabulous song by the Tamperer ft. Maya and it reminded me that I haven’t done an If You Buy This Record… feature on Dirrrty Pop in ages! So here we are, the first life-improving record of 2004: Gavin Degraw – Chariot I cannot praise Gavin Degraw… Continue reading If You Buy This Record Your Life Will Be Better

So last night was my first Will concert of 2004 and hopefully not my last because, as usual, he was fantastic! Everyone there came out saying exactly that – his vocals were better than ever and he came across as the loveliest person in the world, which is unsurprising really as that’s just what he… Continue reading Dirrrty Pop Review: Will Young At Oxford!

In Maroon 5 members out of 5! Portobella – Covered In Punk This is my new favourite song. It’s electropop meets punk meets Shampoo and the result is insanely cool and catchy. The lyrics are also fantastic, including “Look at me I scream like a banshee, God save the drag queen, God save the drag… Continue reading Video Killed The Radio Star

Sadly, we must announce that Ryan will be taking a temporary break from playing with the band. Ryan injured his shoulder from two years of constant touring, and doctor’s orders are for rest and rehab. It should be a quick and speedy recovery and we wish him all the best. Until Ryan’s return, Matt Flynn… Continue reading Mr Dusick is…er…sick!

I found some more info on Darren’s new album in this great article. All this build up is making me even more excited to hear Popular and the album itself. I can’t wait any longer! This article makes it all sound so great, as I know it will be. It sounds like it could be… Continue reading The Tension and the Spark

Today marked out of 5 Darren Hayes CDs… Phixx – Wild Boys I was a bit worried about this as I love Phixx but don’t like the original Wild Boys much (I’ve been known to have nightmares about Simon Le Bon!), but luckily my worries were about nothing and this is great. I’ve been wandering… Continue reading Video Killed The Radio Star

Raeders of The Love Pavillion will know how much Crystal adores pop journalist Cameron Adams and after reading his review of Will’s single Your Game I completely understand. WILL YOUNG – Your Game ‘Does this country not have ears? First Will Young’s drop-dead gorgeous ballad Leave Right Now cruelly hovers at the wrong end of… Continue reading I *heart* Cameron Adams too!

I am writing to inform you (ooh posh!) of my brand new mp3 site to accompany Dirrrty Pop, Into The Groove. I’m not one to miss a blogging bandwagon and seeing as this one involves telling people to listen to my favourite songs, we were made for each other. So pop over there right now… Continue reading Get into the groove!

This time next week I’ll be at the Will concert! It’s so exciting, but I’ve barely had time to think about it, I’ve been so busy with Eurovision and GCSE stuff. I leave school on Friday! It’s really hectic right now. In celebration, a picture of Daphne and Celeste from their School’s Out video: