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Representing the USA: Savannah Outen – GoodbyesFrom the looks of the video, she’s setting out to be a Jojo for the post-Busted generation: Jojo plus guitars. She also made her her name on YouTube, so if she doesn’t succeed (or turns out to be a fake) we can all just switch tactics and term her… Continue reading International Video Challenge

On Thursday I attended a very special event. It was the first ever public performance by the all new Pipettes! When a band replaces 2/3 of its members, it’s natural for fans to be a little concerned, but with a back-catalogue like theirs and a member like Gwenno (who was always my favourite anyway), how… Continue reading DP Review: The Pipettes Live!

Pros:– It is amazing to finally have the super-brilliant new songs to listen to when I like.– The sleeve is without doubt the best sleeve I’ve ever seen.– TOUCH ME TOUCHING YOU! TOUCH ME TOUCHING YOU! TOUCH ME TOUCHING YOU! etc.– It’s got Anders B on it. Cons:– The new versions of old songs sound… Continue reading Pros and cons of the ‘new’ Alphabeat album

1. How much did Jonas Bros’ management pay to get their new single on the Radio 1 playlist?2. How did I never hear about this? It’s hilarious! No matter how rubbish the song is, if the video concept is wizards stealing boybands, all can be forgiven.3. Is the pineapple at the end of that video… Continue reading Questions of the day

My favourite singles of May… 1. Gisela – Casanova2. Kalomira – Secret Combination3. Euroband – This Is My Life4. Ani Lorak – Shady Lady5. Mystery Jets – Two Doors Down6. Ladyhawke – Paris Is Burning7. Sara Bareilles – Love song8. Ola – Feelgood9. Those Dancing Days – Run Run10. Madonna – Give It To Me11.… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!

I arrived during the support act, John and Jehn, who had seemed good from their MySpace, but turned out to be rather serious and boring. I spent most of their set wondering if their names are actually John and Jehn, or John and Jen, or Jon and Jen, or even something entirely different. The girl… Continue reading DP Review: Those Dancing Days Live

If you know him, let me know. He is aceness itself! In related news, I wasn’t sure whether to be amused or offended when this came up on screen. Someone at SVT seems to be rather annoyed with Hwarlot for not winning! Personally I suspect Carola – that goody two-shoes act fools no-one. (Of course… Continue reading Who is this man?

So… Eurovision is over for another year! I enjoyed the show very much, having loads of favourites (and most of them did well), but I must say the result is a bit saddening. I love Dima Bilan for his 3 amazing pop songs, Never Let You Go, Lady Flame and It’s Not That Simple, but… Continue reading Eurovision: my thoughts on the final

IcelandThis one’s grown on me a lot since first listen – it’s proper Scandinavian-style Europop, very E-Type actually. I love it! 10 SwedenYay, Sverige! A great song of course, but will it get lost among the divas of the night, and will too many people be put off by Hwarlot’s scary face? My mum thought… Continue reading Eurovision Semi-Finals Part 2

My slightly delayed opinions on everything I saw on Saturday. Post-War YearsA boring indie-rock band. The only memorable part of their performance was when the singers hand started bleeding and everyone had to rally round for a plaster. I had one, but I didn’t give it to him. Collapsing CitiesQuite rubbish, but they got gradually… Continue reading The Great Escape, Part 3 (Saturday)