Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. One of the most talked about artists online over the past week was American female singer Banks, who released the music video for her new single Waiting Game. The track, produced by fellow indie blog favourite SOHN, is beautifully atmospheric and builds from its… Continue reading Future Stars: Banks (Good Years)
Category: Future Pop
Future Stars: DJ Cassidy (Columbia)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. I'd never heard of DJ Cassidy until a week ago, but as he was the official DJ at the MTV VMAs and his debut album is rumoured to feature a duet between Robin Thicke and Jessie J, I realised I should probably get the lowdown.… Continue reading Future Stars: DJ Cassidy (Columbia)
Future Hits: Boys vs. Girls
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Male and female artists come together on this week’s future hit singles. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux_clDOmjZ1ISy5muYw8IpfV] Tracklisting: Miguel ft. Jessie Ware – Adorn Monsieur Adi ft. A*M*E – What’s Going On Matrix & Futurebound ft. Max Marshall – Control Nelly ft. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell – Get… Continue reading Future Hits: Boys vs. Girls
Future Stars: Daniel James (Unsigned)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. It takes a lot for me to be impressed by a male singer-songwriter, as there are so many dull, self-indulgent example, so it's quite an achievement that Daniel James has convinced me of his talent. Having moved from his home of Northern Ireland to… Continue reading Future Stars: Daniel James (Unsigned)
Future Stars: Majid Jordan (OVO Sound/Warner Music)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Majid Jordan is not a solo artist but a Canadian duo called Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman, whose name may or may not have been inspired by AlunaGeorge. They have gone from being unknown to featuring in the iTunes top 10 in the… Continue reading Future Stars: Majid Jordan (OVO Sound/Warner Music)
Future Stars: James Arthur (Syco)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Wow, I forgot how strange-looking he is. Anyway, despite his confusing face and unlistenable vocals, James Arthur does seem to be getting a fair chance at success according to Maximum Pop's report. His album has been produced by Naughty Boy, a former Future Pop… Continue reading Future Stars: James Arthur (Syco)
Future Hits: The Youth of Today
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week's Future Hits playlist features five young artists making very different music, but they all have the potential to top the charts. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux_w9x_uedajcj3mZ92aC0zs] Tracklisting: Neon Jungle – Trouble Rizzle Kicks – Lost Generation Lorde – Royals Ariana Grande – Baby I Birdy –… Continue reading Future Hits: The Youth of Today
Future Stars: Smallpools (RCA)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. When your song unexpectedly becomes a huge viral hit, you have a big decision to make: You can continue to build up your career and have faith that the record deal offers will remain on the table, or sign up quick in case… Continue reading Future Stars: Smallpools (RCA)
Future Stars: Goldroom (Unsigned)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Goldroom is Los Angeles producer Josh Legg, who has made a name for himself with a series of ethereal electro-pop tunes featuring female vocals. My attention was first attracted by his summery Say Lou Lou collaboration Sweetness Alive and it was new single Only… Continue reading Future Stars: Goldroom (Unsigned)
Future Stars: Jillette Johnson (Wind-Up Records)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Despite sounding like a brand of razors, Jillette Johnson is a strong contender to be the next big female singer-songwriter. As a piano player with a quirky yet powerful voice, she places herself in the realm of Sara Bareilles, Vanessa Carlton and Christina Perri,… Continue reading Future Stars: Jillette Johnson (Wind-Up Records)