It feels a bit wrong choosing this as the most poptastic single of 2019, because it’s more country than pop, but it would be equally wrong not to put The Highwomen in the top spot because they are by far my most listened-to act of the year, and I can’t miss an opportunity to make… Continue reading The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2019: The Highwomen – Crowded Table
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The Most Poptastic Singles of 2019: Part 2
The countdown continues, from 5 to 2… 5. Mabel – Don’t Call Me Up Released: 18th January Writers: Kamille, Mabel, Steve Mac Trivia: This song basically has the same concept as Telephone by Gaga and Beyoncé, which I (very rightly) chose as my no.1 most poptastic song of 2010. Let’s hope for more sassy call-rejecting anthems… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2019: Part 2
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2019: Part 1
As you may have noticed, it’s been very quiet around here this year. At the end of 2017 I made a career change to work on something I’ve always been passionate about, helping brands and organisations to understand and better engage young people. In fact, it’s something that had always been important to me when… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2019: Part 1
The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2018: Zedd ft. Maren Morris & Grey – The Middle
This year it was difficult to choose my no.1 most poptastic single as it was very close between the top five, but re-watching this video from The New York Times ultimately convinced me that The Middle deserved the top spot. The video explains how Maren came to be the featured vocalist, after the producers had… Continue reading The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2018: Zedd ft. Maren Morris & Grey – The Middle
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2018: Part 2
The countdown continues, from 5 to 2… 5. Taylor Swift ft. Ed Sheeran & Future – End Game Released: 12th January Writers: Future, Shellback, Max Martin, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift Trivia: When putting this list together, I forgot that Delicate (my other fave song from Reputation) was also a single in 2018, so let’s call that… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2018: Part 2
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2018: Part 1
Compiling my annual list of the year’s most poptastic singles always makes me reflect on what has changed in music in the year gone by. It feels like the music industry has been totally upended over the past few years, as the way we consume music has been revolutionised by the rise of streaming and the… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2018: Part 1
The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2017: CNCO & Little Mix – Reggaetón Lento (Remix)
While I enjoyed the success of Despacito this summer, I couldn’t let myself believe that it would open doors for other Spanish-language crossover hits. After all, we’re still waiting for a K-pop group to follow PSY into the top 10, over five years later. However, it turned out that Latin pop would be the saviour of… Continue reading The No.1 Most Poptastic Single of 2017: CNCO & Little Mix – Reggaetón Lento (Remix)
The 2nd Most Poptastic Single of 2017: Justin Bieber & BloodPop® – Friends
Released: 17th August Writers: BloodPop®, Justin Bieber, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter Trivia: I liked this song until I realised what it reminded me of: a Melodifestivalen winning song by a cute boy with a silly dance routine. And then I loved it. Best bits: 1. Actually, don’t answer that 2. And if it ends, can… Continue reading The 2nd Most Poptastic Single of 2017: Justin Bieber & BloodPop® – Friends
The 3rd Most Poptastic Single of 2017: Taylor Swift – …Ready For It?
Released: 3rd September Writers: Shellback, Max Martin, Ali Payami, Taylor Swift Trivia: …Ready For It? is the most poptastic track on Taylor’s new album, but I think Endgame is the one with the biggest hit potential (not just because it features Ed Sheeran). I’m sure it will have its moment in 2018, as I suspect… Continue reading The 3rd Most Poptastic Single of 2017: Taylor Swift – …Ready For It?
The 4th Most Poptastic Single of 2017: Cam – Diane
Released: 27th October Writers: Cam, Tyler Johnson, Jeff Bhasker Trivia: This song has all the ingredients for a country banger: a rousing melody, layered harmonies, a cheating lover and an impassioned performance. I loved Cam’s 2015 debut album Untamed, and I have a feeling that her upcoming follow-up is going to be even better. Best bits:… Continue reading The 4th Most Poptastic Single of 2017: Cam – Diane