Can you recognise these album covers? As you can see, I have artistically covered up anything that would give it away too much with pink and orange stars! Leave your answers in the comments box below. The correct answers can be found here. And here are the answers from last week: Astro – X Factor… Continue reading Sunday night quiz: Guess the album cover!
Popping The Question: How Much Control Should An Artist Have Over Their Own Career?
Inspired by Alexander Bard’s comments that only the “genetically chosen few” have the talent to write a great pop song, I have been thinking about the never-ending tug of war between artists and record labels over how much control the performer should have over their own music and career decisions. It’s a complex question because… Continue reading Popping The Question: How Much Control Should An Artist Have Over Their Own Career?
Thank You For The Music: Alexander Bard
For the latest in my series of interviews with great pop songwriters and producers, I got the chance to ask a few questions to one of my all time favourites. Alexander Bard is well known in his home of Sweden and by pop fans around the world as a member of the groups Army of… Continue reading Thank You For The Music: Alexander Bard
This Must Be Pop Live: The line-up is complete!
It’s time to announce the final act set to perform at next month’s This Must Be Pop Live alongside A*M*E and Queen of Hearts. And they are… THE FACE! The Face are a three piece pop group who will be making their live debut at This Must Be Pop Live in March. The band is… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: The line-up is complete!
Future Pop: Time for a catch-up!
It’s been more than four months now since I started up Future Pop, so let’s see how the artists I’ve featured so far have been getting on… A*M*E has released her first music video and will be performing at the next This Must Be Pop Live! Rita Ora is currently at no.1 with Hot Right… Continue reading Future Pop: Time for a catch-up!
This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #18)
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! Future Stars Becky G (Kemosabe/Sony/RCA) Not all songwriters are capable… Continue reading This Must Be Pop brings you Future Pop! (Issue #18)
Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the talent show!
Can you remember which talent shows these stars first found fame on? Leave your answers in the comments box below! The correct answers can be found here. And here are the answers from last week: Bobak – Another Level, Melody – Pussycat Dolls, LaTavia – Destiny’s Child, Aaron – V, Molly – The Faders, Drew… Continue reading Sunday Night Quiz: Guess the talent show!
My Songs of the Week
Here are my songs of the day from this week, originally posted on Tumblr. Rachel Adedeji – Club Lights Christina Milian – Us Against The World Nicki Minaj – Starships School Gyrls – I’m Not Just a Girl The Wonder Villains – Zola Darin – Nobody Knows Christopher – Nothing In Common
Taylor Swift: It’s a love story
If you’ve ever wondered why I’m so fascinated with Taylor Swift, this recent feature from American TV show 60 Minutes should give you some insight. As you will see, she is totally in control of her own career and self-aware enough to see herself as a brand and sell herself for all she’s worth. In… Continue reading Taylor Swift: It’s a love story
This Must Be Pop Live: The Next Act Announced!
It’s just over a month now til the next This Must Be Pop Live on March 20th and time to announce another act who will be joining A*M*E on the line-up: QUEEN OF HEARTS! Queen of Hearts is one of the most glamorous and creative artists around. She’s built up a reputation for her amazing… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: The Next Act Announced!