Unsigned Month: One Year On

Last October, I ran one of the most popular features ever on This Must Be Pop (mainly thanks to A&R scouts frantically refreshing the page), Unsigned Month. Every weekday I posted a new unsigned UK pop act that I felt needed more recognition, and it ended with a vote, which was won by indie-poppers Bluebell.… Continue reading Unsigned Month: One Year On

Unsigned Month: And your favourite UK unsigned pop act is…

October was This Must Be Pop’s Unsigned Month, ending in a poll to find out who, out of the 20 featured acts, you think is the best unsigned pop act in the UK. The votes have been flooding in but the poll is now closed and it’s time to announce the winner! In fifth place,… Continue reading Unsigned Month: And your favourite UK unsigned pop act is…

Unsigned Month: Introducing Chelcee Grimes

I’ve written about Chelcee Grimes before, when she was signed to RCA. Unfortunately she never released any music with the label, but that wasn’t for lack of quality songs. In fact, her planned first single Mannequin was a work of pop genius and her old MySpace is full of cute R&B-pop gems. During her RCA days… Continue reading Unsigned Month: Introducing Chelcee Grimes

Unsigned Month: Introducing Nimmo and the Gauntletts

When it comes to indie-pop, my main criteria (apart from good songs, of course) is that the artist should make a statement, to stand out from the endless parade of pleasant but forgettable Hype Machine chart-toppers. Nimmo and the Gauntletts caught my eye because they are truly unique, and make no attempt to hide it.… Continue reading Unsigned Month: Introducing Nimmo and the Gauntletts