Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. By this point, I'm sure you've all seen the latest viral video hit, The Fox by Norwegian TV stars Ylvis. If, like me, you noticed that (apart from the silliness) it's actually quite a good pop song, I have an explanation. The Fox was… Continue reading Future Stars: Ylvis (Warner Music)
Anatomy of a Hit: Ben Pearce – What I Might Do
It’s time for the second instalment of my new feature, analysing the highest charting new entry to the UK singles chart top 10 each week. #7 – Ben Pearce – What I Might Do It felt to me like this song came from nowhere. Although I have been aware of it since March, when I… Continue reading Anatomy of a Hit: Ben Pearce – What I Might Do
Future Hits: Take The Lead
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week’s Future Hits playlist features five lead singles from upcoming albums which I think will be big hits. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux9WuLK7dklF3Tjr5g3tv6WU] Tracklisting: Britney Spears – Work Bitch Conor Maynard – R U Crazy Lawson – Juliet James Arthur – You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You… Continue reading Future Hits: Take The Lead
Future Stars: Dillon Francis (Mad Decent)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Like last week's featured artist RAC, Dillon Francis has established himself as a remixer but is now hoping to be known for his own original work as a producer. His debut album is set to be released in 2014, preceded by his new single… Continue reading Future Stars: Dillon Francis (Mad Decent)
Future Stars: Flyte (Island Records)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. British band Flyte, who have just signed to Island Records, are proof that you can get a major record deal without an online fanbase, as their two music videos have less than 10,000 views combined and they have 380 Twitter followers. Instead the label… Continue reading Future Stars: Flyte (Island Records)
Future Stars: Madison Beer (Island Records)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Madison Beer is a 14-year-old pop star who became famous in July 2012 when Justin Bieber tweeted a link to her video on YouTube. The Biebs has since been credited with "discovering" her… because of course an international pop star has nothing better to… Continue reading Future Stars: Madison Beer (Island Records)
Anatomy of a Hit: Jason Derulo – Talk Dirty
Today I’m trying out a new idea which might become a regular feature. My quest is to analyse the highest new entry in the UK top 10 each week, discussing how it got there and what we can learn from the song’s success. #1 – Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz – Talk Dirty Although some… Continue reading Anatomy of a Hit: Jason Derulo – Talk Dirty
Live review: Lorde at Madame Jojo’s
When I first became a fan of Lorde back in April, after spotting Royals in the New Zealand singles chart, I didn’t expect to get the chance to see her live any time soon, unless I went on a surprise holiday to the other side of the world. I certainly didn’t expect to see her… Continue reading Live review: Lorde at Madame Jojo’s
This Must Be Pop’s Industry Meetup Returns!
I’ve taken a few months off from organising events for This Must Be Pop while working on the launch of Neon Jungle but I’ve decided it’s time to bring back the Pop Industry Meetup. Get out your diaries cos the next meetup is confirmed for Tuesday 8th October! The event will run from 7pm at… Continue reading This Must Be Pop’s Industry Meetup Returns!
Future Hits: International Collaborations
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week’s Future Hits playlist features five collaborations between artists from different countries. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux-v0n4s15ZHfi4XYO8HhIBu] Tracklisting: Iggy Azalea ft. T.I. – Change Your Life Dizzee Rascal ft. will.i.am – Something Really Bad Alex Metric & Jacques Lu Cont ft. Malin – Safe With You Tinie… Continue reading Future Hits: International Collaborations