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I have to admit I find most pop blogs these days totally boring. So many are just saying “Here’s a song I like”, or much worse, “Here’s the whole album of a famous artist”. For me it totally defeats the object of having a blog if it just becomes a list of songs to download.… Continue reading A general rant about pop and blogs

Paw PawThey’ve been championed by Paddy from the Scissor Sisters and you can see why. Paw Paw make ace, catchy electro-pop music which makes you feel uplifted and jolly. They’re a British trio of two girls and a boy, they’re anti-guitars and pro-synths, and I have high hopes for their future. I particularly love the… Continue reading The Next Big Thing?

The top 25 singles I enjoyed in May: 1. E-Type – True Believer2. Da Buzz – Take All My Love3. Les Fatals Picards – L’amour à la française4. Verka Seduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai5. Venke Knutson – Holiday6. Laakso with Peter Jöback – Italy vs. Helsinki7. Markoolio – Ingen Sommar Utan Reggae8. Melody Club –… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!

New James Blunt?

After so many years of waiting for a follow-up to Songs About Jane, I had lost all excitement about the second Maroon 5 album, so it came as quite a surprise when I found myself absolutely loving it! In fact, Sophie may have already been overtaken as my top pop CD of 2007 so far.… Continue reading Mini Review: Maroon 5 – It Won’t Be Soon Before Long

I’m not saying that this year was the best ever, but for me it has been the most successful as my top 5 favourites were indeed the top 5 finalists, and my favourite boy and girl both made the final. Jordin is lovely and ace, so she definitely deserved to win and will make a… Continue reading Reflections on American Idol 2007

E-Type – True Believer (Live)I truly believe (ha) that E-Type is one of the best dance acts around, and it’s no coincidence that much of his work is written, produced or both by his pal and mine (well, one day maybe!), Max Martin. His music is bursting with euphoric energy and feel good vibes, with… Continue reading New Swedish Dance-Pop On The Block

I’ve always been a big fan of lovely Sophie and her ace pop music, and I was looking foward to hearing her new album, but I never expected to be heralding it the best album of 2007 so far… yet I am! I’d heard a few of the songs already and been listening to If… Continue reading Mini Review: Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Trip The Light Fantastic

The festival is finally over and I’ve now seen a total of 26 bands over 3 days – quite impressive! There were a few unpleasant experiences (We’re Marching On, Foals) but overall I’ve been highly impressed by the bands I’ve seen and have a few new favourites as well. Here are my thoughts on the… Continue reading The Great Escape… Part 3!

Last night I saw 11 live bands in the space of 10 hours, at 6 different venues, each doing a half hour set! I was in the front row for 6 of them as well! I began at 6pm with the Undercut and ended at 4am with the Holloways. Here’s a rundown of what I… Continue reading The Great Escape… Part 2!