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Here are some clues about what it might include: 5 acts are Scandinavian, the other 5 American. The UK has not fared well here!1 act appears twice in the top 10.6 acts made their name on TV talent shows, and one member of another act too.7 singles are by acts who could be described as… Continue reading Before I begin my top 10…

The 15th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Britannia High – Watch This Space Released: 23rd NovemberTrivia: The cast of Britannia High are supposed to be supporting Girls Aloud on their Out of Control tour. I wonder if that’s still happening?Best bits: 1. You bring your best, I’ll be one step ahead, No tears will fall,… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 3

The 20th Most Poptastic Single of 2008 Ola – Love in Stereo Released: 9th MarchTrivia: Ola recently appeared on Sweden’s Idol final as part of the brilliant medley I mentioned before, and looked unexpectedly unattractive. Sweden is full of cute boys so why make the average ones famous?Best bits: 1. Give me love in stereo,… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 2

This year I was too busy at the start of December to post a track every single day, and I knew there’d be nothing to do (except write important essays, but who cares about that) between Christmas and New Year, so this year my top singles list is coming to you at the actual end… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2008 – Part 1

The Bird & the Bee – Love Letter to Japan (Watch)Here’s the first entry for Cutest Single of 2009. The Bird & the Bee will release their new album in January, and Greg Kurstin has definitely used his pop hook skills on the lead single, Love Letter to Japan. There’s also an ace video with… Continue reading New Pop on the Block

In the wake of the amazing surprise news that Darin has reworked Just Dance for his new album (or perhaps Just Dance reworked Darin – if anyone knows please comment!), I decided to pursue another similar suspicion that I’d had. The new Akon single for the UK is Right Now (Na Na Na) and for… Continue reading I wanna take songs right now now now

Did anyone see Britannia High: Behind the Scenes on Sunday? It was about how the series was cast, and Pixie Lott was on it! She didn’t get a role because she couldn’t act well enough, but as a popstar she is definitely my tip for the top in 2009. She’s got a great voice and… Continue reading All the boys and the girls, they got it goin’ on

Justice was served, and my faith in the British public has been well and truly restored. Actually, I wonder if Leon’s victory in part led to Eoghan’s downfall? Perhaps those who voted for Leon felt stupid when they realised the true crapness the rest of us saw all along, and they didn’t want to make… Continue reading Hallelujah!

Well, it’s no surprise that I am very happy with the winner of Idol 2008, considering I adored both of the final 2. Kevin and Alice gave great performances last night, and the single Kevin will release suited them both well. I don’t know if it’s just because I love the performers of the song,… Continue reading Grattis Kevin, värdig vinnaren!

Agnes – Release MeOn first listen I thought this was good but not nearly as good as On and On. On second listen, I decided it was possibly the best new dance-pop song of the year! It’s been stuck in my head ever since. I love how Agnes’ songs combine the warbly r’n’b vocals with… Continue reading Ny Svenskpop i kvarteret