If you’re British, unless you’ve been reading this blog for several years, you probably won’t know who The Servant are, even though they’re quite a successful British band. They did release at least one song in the UK called Liquefy, but it got nowhere except for the occasional play on long lost indie music channel… Continue reading Another unexpected comeback!
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The Swedes have hit the jackpot!
In this year’s Idol series, they have a contestant who is blind and from Iraq. Beat that, Cowell!
The Dirrrty Pop Guide to… the Return of Italo Disco
What?Italo Disco is the predecessor of 90’s Eurodance, originating in Italy in the 70’s and 80’s. American disco music was already popular worldwide, and Italo Disco was its European cousin, gaining strength even when evil rock fans in America and the UK tried to stamp out disco in the late 70s. Not many of the… Continue reading The Dirrrty Pop Guide to… the Return of Italo Disco
New Indie-Pop on the Block
Hello Saferide – Anna (Watch)I’m so pleased to see the beautiful, wonderful and fantastic Annika Norlin is back with her band Hello Saferide (which is NOT pronounced “safaridi”!), singing in English again and releasing poptastic hits in her native Sweden. This song is quite sad with its tale of the daughter that never was because… Continue reading New Indie-Pop on the Block
Most random comeback of the year so far?
You’ll never guess who I just saw the video of… Sarah Whatmore! I had no idea she was still trying to be famous, let alone actually making music and releasing a single. I have to say it’s quite rubbish compared to the fantastic Automatic and even the vaguely enjoyable When I Lost You. If this… Continue reading Most random comeback of the year so far?
Hooray!
Beat Control is being played on Radio 1! Tilly & the Wall also performed on the first episode of 90210 the other day, in which they were fantastic. I’m so glad this song is getting picked up because it’s soooo good! Also, Sweden’s Idol show is back, and I’m just watching the first episode. This… Continue reading Hooray!
Top of the Poptastic!
August’s most fabulous singles: 1. BWO – Will My Arms Be Strong Enough (UK release)2. David Archuleta – Crush3. Keane – Spiralling4. BWO – The Bells of Freedom5. Agnes – On and On6. Will Young – Changes7. Marit Larsen – If A Song Could Get Me You8. Montt Mardié – Names Not Forgotten9. Brandy –… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!
DP:UK
http://www.youtube.com/p/3AE0AF21A7050ED7 Solange Knowles – Sandcastle DiscoI like I Decided and I like this new single too, but I don’t really see what all the fuss is about. They’re nice, catchy songs and I love the Motown style, but they’re not addictive like Umbrella or No Air or Bleeding Love or Irreplaceable or Just Dance or… Continue reading DP:UK
The Next Big Thing?
RoxShe may be the latest “new Amy Winehouse”, but she’s got a bit more claim to the name than most, since she has stood in for Amy in live performances of Valerie, and worked with Mark Ronson on her forthcoming album. She’s also worked with Nitin Sawhney, whose new single she appears on. I think… Continue reading The Next Big Thing?
New Pop on the Block
Chromeo – Momma’s Boy (Watch)This group have done pretty well with songs like Fancy Footwork and Bonafide Lovin’, but neither song became a huge hit in the UK, as I thought they had potential to, what with the success of Hot Chip especially. This is the first single from their new album, and it’s a… Continue reading New Pop on the Block