Rock music has so little presence in mainstream media at the moment that it exists in its own separate musical universe. But as it comes back into fashion over the next few years some of the artists who have already made their name in the rock community will break through, and Dear Prudence have a… Continue reading Future Stars: Dear Prudence (London Records)
Future Stars: John Newman (Island)
You may recognise John Newman‘s name as he was the vocalist and co-writer of Rudimental’s no. 1 hit Feel The Love earlier this year. Around the same time he signed to Island, and is currently working on his own debut album. According to a recent 1Xtra interview, his debut single will be a song called… Continue reading Future Stars: John Newman (Island)
Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the fan name!
Do you know which pop acts’ fans are known by the following names? Leave your answers in the comments box below! 1. Mayniacs 2. Smilers 3. TWFanmily 4. Mixers 5. Little Monsters 6. Soldiers 7. Beliebers 8. Barbs The mystery pop acts will be revealed next Sunday. And here are the answers from last week:… Continue reading Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the fan name!
Top of the Poptastic!
Here are my top 20 singles of July: Little Mix – Wings Cady Groves – Love Actually Sam and the Womp – Bom Bom Churches – Lies Molly Sandén – Unchained Chechen feat. Carli – EPA Cinnamon Girl – Devil In Me The Storm – Raver Bluebell – Cinderella Rita Ora – Roc The Life… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!
From Louder to Light Me Up: The story of Parade!
Back in September 2010 I was the first blogger to ever write about the girlband Parade. I knew about them as I’d been working for the company that put the group together. I hadn’t heard any of their music at the time, so my prognosis that “They are not looking to fill a girlband niche,… Continue reading From Louder to Light Me Up: The story of Parade!
My Songs of the Week
Here are my songs of the day from this week, originally posted on Tumblr. Chechen ft. Carli – EPA Jess Mills – For My Sins Molly Sandén – Unchained Wynter Gordon – Stimela The Dirty Heads ft. Matisyahu – Dance All Night Hermitude – Speak of the Devil The OMG Girlz – Where The Boys… Continue reading My Songs of the Week
This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #37)
Future Pop is a weekly email featuring the hottest new pop songs and artists that you need to know about. Sign up here then read on, listen up and make sure you tweet me @poptastic to let me know what you think of my picks! This Must Be Pop Live My monthly live pop night… Continue reading This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #37)
Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the pop star actors!
Many pop stars have turned their attention to acting over the years, some more successfully than others. Can you remember which singers had roles in these films? Leave your answers in the comments box below. 1. Get Over It2. The Time Machine3. Nine4. Demons Never Die5. Bring It On: Fight To The Finish6. Battleship7. Sex… Continue reading Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the pop star actors!
This Must Be Pop Live: The full line-up for August!
It’s time to announced the third and final act for This Must Be Pop Live on August 21st! Joining Parade and Velvet Stream to perform at Queen of Hoxton will be… MERCEDES! Mercedes is a super-cool female singer and rapper who’s working with some of the best UK and international producers on her upcoming debut… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: The full line-up for August!
This Must Be Pop Live: The next act announced!
It’s time to announce the second act for next month’s This Must Be Pop Live! The gig will take place at the Queen of Hoxton on August 21st, and performing alongside Parade will be… VELVET STREAM! Velvet Stream are a new pop-rock group made up of four instrument-playing boys and one female lead singer. They’ve… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: The next act announced!