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IyazThe new… Sean KingstonWell, here’s a prediction that’s already come true! I came across Iyaz and his now no.1 single Replay a few months ago and instantly knew it would be a hit, for the simple reason that I loved it despite being quite sure that I should hate it. I’ve had the same feeling… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: an A-Z of 2010 – Part 4

ExampleThe new… FrankmusikExample may be a white rapper, but luckily he is not quite annoying enough to be considered the British Eminem. In fact, his music could hardly be classed as hip-hop – it’s just dance music with Example providing the singing and rapping. As such he’s quite an interesting prospect, especially considering the recent… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: an A-Z of 2010 – Part 3

I wrote this yesterday for another site and thought I’d post it here as well, as it’s rather topical at the moment… January is generally a very dull month for music fans, with few new releases and a distinct lack of gigs worth attending, but there is one reason why I always look forward to… Continue reading Thoughts on ‘the next big thing’

Daisy Dares YouThe new… Pixie LottIf you’re a regular reader of my blogs you’ll certainly be aware of young Daisy Coburn, the Essex teenager everyone was scrambling to sign in early 2009. After a year of preparation, she’s about to finally release a single, and since a) it is brilliant and b) it has Chipmunk… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: an A-Z of 2010 – Part 2

Adiam DymottThe new… Lykke LiAdiam Dymott was one of my absolute favourite musical discoveries of 2009, and I’m really hoping that she will be discovered and loved by many more pop fans in 2010. She hasn’t attracted much attention outside Sweden, but she has got herself a UK record deal, so hopefully we’ll actually see… Continue reading The Next Big Thing: an A-Z of 2010 – Part 1

1. Erik Hassle – Hurtful2. Måns Zelmerlöw – Hope & Glory3. Jordin Sparks – Battlefield4. Jada – American Cowboy5. Erik Hassle – Don’t Bring Flowers6. Taylor Swift – You Belong With Me7. Taylor Swift – Love Story (Digital Dog Radio Edit)8. Alphabeat – The Spell9. Agnes Carlsson – Love Love Love10. BWO – Rise to… Continue reading The 100 Most Poptastic Singles of 2009!

ERIK HASSLE – HURTFUL! Released: 20th MayTrivia: Erik recently duetted with fellow top 25-er Agnes – watch them perform together here.Best bits: 1. You don’t know what you got till you’re missing it a lot, I had to go throw it away, I was wrong from the start from the bottom of my heart, I… Continue reading And the no.1 most poptastic single of 2009 is…

The 5th Most Poptastic Single of 2009 Erik Hassle – Don’t Bring Flowers Released: 20th AugustTrivia: Many people have wondered if Erik Hassle is pretty enough to be a popstar, but he’s actually been signed him up to model for a new fashion campaign!Best bits: 1. When I’m gone, who are you to mourn? No,… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2009 – Part 5

The 10th Most Poptastic Single of 2009 BWO – Rise to the Occasion Released: 14th SeptemberTrivia: I actually met all of BWO this year, which was a very exciting moment of course. Read about it here.Best bits: 1. Ooh-woah-oh!2. I will rise to the occasion, I always be there by your side3. When you feel… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2009 – Part 4

The 15th Most Poptastic Single of 2009 Blänk ft. Young Ivy – I’m Going For Your Brother Released: 25th AprilTrivia: This sadly doesn’t seem to have been the super-hit it deserves to be in Sweden, so I suppose it probably won’t ever see a UK release, but we can live in hope.Best bits: 1. I’m… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2009 – Part 3