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Baby I’m ready to rumble

Listening to Disarmed by Johan Krafman today, I realised how it would have been the perfect debut single for Eoghan Quigg. A definite number one, especially as no-one has brought the Ola-pop genre to the UK yet. I’m sure that as soon as someone does, every pop act will be rushing to Sweden to get… Continue reading Baby I’m ready to rumble

I wish I were a Hafdis

I went to see Hafdis Huld on Wednesday, and of course it was very ace. I did a review for Londonist, which you can read here. I also made some little videos, so you can get an idea of how fab this little Icelander really is. I Wish You Were a Robot: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfwbfSu13kE&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1]

Hello my audio visual

Three of my favourite songs of 2009 so far have just had their videos unveiled. First was Zero, the first single from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ new album. I have always liked this band, but it is with this song that they have really grabbed me, and it improves with every listen. Fittingly, the video… Continue reading Hello my audio visual

Don’t Hassle the Erik

Great news for me and the other 3 Erik Hassle fans: he’s been signed to Island for a worldwide record deal. That means he will be releasing his album here, there and everywhere! And since it’s already finished, it shouldn’t be too long until it can come out. I’m not so fussed about that, though… Continue reading Don’t Hassle the Erik

Who’s got the Max factor?

Carrotline and Afs were right: it’s Emma Bunton! I find this surprising mainly for 2 reasons – 1. I can’t imagine her singing any of the styles Max is known for. She’d be a particularly unconvincing rocker. 2. Max is one of the world’s most successful music producers, so how can someone whose last single… Continue reading Who’s got the Max factor?

Max Factor

Max Martin’s next collaboration is quite a surprising one. It’s someone from a very famous pop group, and she has blonde hair. Leave your guesses in the comments and I’ll reveal who it is tomorrow!

He could be the one

A song that sounds as brilliant acoustically as when he pulls out all the stops on Saturday is surely the deserving winner of Melodifestivalen: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJhp6hhyQUg&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] It’s so nice to see him up close as well. Swoon!

New Pop on the Block

Menya – Oh! (Watch)One of my favourite new acts have made their very first music video, and it shows them to be every bit as ace and fun as their music suggests. I mentioned Menya on ITG a few weeks ago, and having exchanged some e-mails with them, I feel quite invested in the project… Continue reading New Pop on the Block

Welcome!

To the new-look new-name Dirrrty Pop This Must Be… POP! Let me know what you think of the new colour scheme. I chose it quite spontaneously and hurriedly, so I won’t be offended if you think it’s ugly. I’m still not quite sure on it myself. People have complained that the orange was too bright,… Continue reading Welcome!