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
Category: Future Pop
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)
Future Hits: British Summertime
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week’s Future Hits playlist features five new singles by British artists that could be among the final big hits of summer 2014 [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux_ruJ2H7wxR38YeUuxfiHCB] Tracklisting: Sigma ft. Paloma Faith – Changing Twin Atlantic – Brothers And Sisters Union J – Tonight (We Live Forever)… Continue reading Future Hits: British Summertime
Future Stars: Cody Wise (Interscope)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Usually if an artist’s single is sitting at no.1, I’d say it was a bit late to feature them in Future Pop, but Cody Wise’s future success is definitely not a dead cert. However, after hearing the brilliant debut single his mentor will.i.am has… Continue reading Future Stars: Cody Wise (Interscope)
Future Stars: Vic Mensa (Virgin EMI)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Most of the blog posts about Vic Mensa highlight his connection to fellow Chicago rapper Chance the Rapper, but he may be about to achieve what Chance has so far failed to do. His new single Down On My Luck is on course to… Continue reading Future Stars: Vic Mensa (Virgin EMI)
Future Hits: British Girls of Pop
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week’s Future Hits playlist features five new singles by British female pop stars which I think will be hits in the UK. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux9VcbF0xmUamjhfxIwr69jk] Tracklisting: Neon Jungle – Louder Cheryl Cole ft. Tinie Tempah – Crazy Stupid Love The Saturdays – What Are You… Continue reading Future Hits: British Girls of Pop
Future Stars: KONGOS (Epic/Sony)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. KONGOS are a South African/Greek band with a blues-rock sound, made up of four hairy brothers with the surname Kongos. Their single Come With Me Now has become a US hit after two years, and they’ve set their sights on the UK next, with the single… Continue reading Future Stars: KONGOS (Epic/Sony)
Future Stars: Laura Welsh (Outsiders/Universal)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. I first became a fan of Laura Welsh when I discovered her lovely song 45 on Radio 2 back in 2012. I always thought she had potential to reach a younger audience too, and sure enough, since then she has signed to Universal and been re-positioned… Continue reading Future Stars: Laura Welsh (Outsiders/Universal)
Future Hits: American Boys
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week’s Future Hits playlist features five singles by American male artists which I think will be big in the UK charts. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux9BDJtNFIIUYkVuBfipEN15] Tracklisting: Maroon 5 – Maps OneRepublic – Love Runs Out Porter Robinson ft. Urban Cone – Lionhearted will.i.am & Cody Wise… Continue reading Future Hits: American Boys