As a way to get their music heard by new audiences, artists are giving away some of their best songs for free these days. I’ve collected some of my favourite recent free download MP3s to create the second ever Now That’s What I Call Poptastic! compilation, a mixture of great pop songs from a variety… Continue reading Free Mixtape: Now That’s What I Call Poptastic! Vol. 2
This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #29)
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 Thanks to everyone who came… Continue reading This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #29)
Sunday Night Quiz: True or false?
Do you know which of these pop facts are true and which are false? 1. Siobhan Donaghy once starred in a West End production of Rent.2. Heart Skips A Beat by Olly Murs was co-written by Preston from The Ordinary Boys.3. Cheryl Cole was an extra in Byker Grove when she was 13.4. Selena Gomez… Continue reading Sunday Night Quiz: True or false?
Review: This Must Be Pop Live ft. War of Words, Poppy & the Jezebels and EBRU
On Tuesday night This Must Be Pop Live returned to the Queen of Hoxton for another poptastic evening of live music, drinking and dancing! Here’s what went on… The first performer of the night was up-and-coming R&B singer EBRU who totally wowed the audience with her voice and impressive stage presence. This girl definitely has… Continue reading Review: This Must Be Pop Live ft. War of Words, Poppy & the Jezebels and EBRU
This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #28)
Future Pop is a weekly email featuring the hottest new pop songs and artists that you need to know about. This week it’s a special edition focussing on some of the most exciting new artists I discovered at the Great Escape festival over the past few days. So read on, listen up and make sure you… Continue reading This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #28)
The Great Escape 2012: My top 10 acts
This weekend I attended The Great Escape Festival down in Brighton, and although the music is quite indie overall it’s definitely my favourite festival. There’s so much choice that you can curate your own unique festival experience, and it’s a chance to see some of the acts everyone is talking about and make your own… Continue reading The Great Escape 2012: My top 10 acts
Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the headline!
Can you work out which pop stars’ names have been removed from these headlines, all taken from the home of showbiz nonsense, the Daily Mail? 1. ‘She thinks she’s as famous as ****** ****’: TOWIE suspendee Lauren Goodger appears to have developed delusions of grandeur2. Now **** **** ‘gives birth’ on stage: Outrageous singer releases… Continue reading Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the headline!
This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing War of Words!
It’s only 5 days now til the next This Must Be Pop Live! That means it’s time to find out more about the performers, starting with ace pop duo War of Words… Can you describe your music in five words for those who haven’t heard of you before? Real, emotional, soulful, attitude, girlpower. Who is… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: Introducing War of Words!
Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the talky bit!
For this week’s quiz, can you recognise these talky bits from a selection of amazing pop songs? Leave your answers in the comments box below. 1. “All these answers to my questions, I have to find”2. “This tune’s gonna punish you”3. “I know I may be young but I’ve got feelings too”4. “Could you turn… Continue reading Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the talky bit!
My Songs of the Week
Here are my songs of the day from this week, originally posted on Tumblr. Marina and the Diamonds – Lies Jamie McDell – You’ll Never Take That Away Of Monsters and Men – Dirty Paws EBRU – Mad Tone Damli ft. Eric Saade – Imagine Catcall – The World Is Ours Hoodie Allen ft. Jhameel… Continue reading My Songs of the Week