Cash Cash – Victim Of Love (Listen)Until I discovered their unattractiveness and the fact that they’ve already been around for 9 years, I was beginning to think that Cash Cash could be the boyband phenomenon that America are somehow still waiting for. Victim of Love is a brilliant pop song which, like many of the… Continue reading New Pop on the Block
International Video Challenge
Representing the USA: Porcelain Black – This Is What Rock N Roll Looks LikeA new RedOne protegée is always exciting, but I’m not sure anyone requested a cross-breed of Cruella de Vil and Lady GaGa. After the embarrassment that was Mohombi, I’m starting to wonder if Mr Khayat is better left to making amazing pop… Continue reading International Video Challenge
The Next Big Thing?
VanbotExciting news everyone: there’s a new Swedish electro-pop diva on the scene! Vanbot is vocally similar to Robyn and Linda Sundblad but musically has a dancier sound, quite busy and 90s-esque. Looks-wise she’s very Swedish too, with Lykke Li and Robyn again being the obvious references in these photos. So far she’s released one rather… Continue reading The Next Big Thing?
Just play my, play my, play my, play my favorite song!
You’ve probably seen my monthly Top of the Poptastic lists, and now I can present you with a handy way to listen to most of the songs and find out if you think they’re poptastic too. I’ve gone through Spotify searching for all the songs that have been in my top 10s of each month… Continue reading Just play my, play my, play my, play my favorite song!
Top of the Poptastic!
Here are the top 30 singles I’ve been loving in March 2011: 1. Eric Saade – Popular2. Taylor Swift – The Story Of Us3. Loreen – My Heart Is Refusing Me4. Sanna Nielsen – I’m In Love5. Jennifer Lopez – On The Floor6. Alice Gold – Runaway Love7. Soundgirl – I’m The Fool8. Birdy –… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!
New Pop on the Block
Clock Opera – Belongings (Listen)This song is calm, subtle and contemplative – none of which are adjectives I’d normally use to describe the music I like. However, there’s something about this particular track which has really charmed me. I used to listen much more to songs which weren’t instant, but reaped rewards in time. I… Continue reading New Pop on the Block
Tweets Of The Week
1. Love this statement from Lee Ryan – boyband wars of words are serious business you know! http://bit.ly/eSCHhT 2. Getting excited for The Wanted tour! Check out this recording of a very poptastic new song they’re performing: http://youtu.be/gKcsxT0-XKg 3. Last night’s American Idol made up for the series being boring so far. It was so… Continue reading Tweets Of The Week
He watches TV, I read my books
I wrote the other day about my love of documentaries that show the real workings of Planet Pop, and a very similar niche genre is the pop autobiography. I have found that there are two types. Firstly, there are the ones written by relatively new pop acts at the height of their success, who have… Continue reading He watches TV, I read my books
Tweets Of The Week
1. Hanson are going to be performing all their albums at 5 special shows in London! So going to the first one! http://bit.ly/hWVZ91 2. 1 month til the US version of Dutch talent show The Voice begins! Christina Aguilera as a judge will be interesting http://bit.ly/hwgXta 3. Now Lee Dewyze is here to remind all… Continue reading Tweets Of The Week
What’s Up, Doc?
Unlike many pop fans, I’m not that much interested in meeting or even reading/watching interviews with famous singers (unless it’s someone I really admire) but I love to hear about the experiences of people who used to be successful pop stars. They’re fascinating because, now having distance from the big pop machine, they can give… Continue reading What’s Up, Doc?