Ever wished for a YouTube just for music, not video? Well, here it is in the form of the strangely-named yet brilliant Imeem. Sadly it probably won’t last much longer as they’re being sued by a record company, so make the most of it while it lasts and look up all those tracks you want… Continue reading Bits & Bobs

Possibly – I’ve started listening to Radio 2 and I’m becoming quite a fan! So far this week I’ve heard a concert by the Pet Shop Boys and a performance by The Bird and The Bee, while the playlist has provided such delights as Tiny Dancers, the jolly Wallbirds and Duke Special – quite a… Continue reading Am I getting old?

Have I just lowered my standards, or have the British public suddenly got taste? I remember in 2005 there were only 3 good number ones in the entire year. 2007, however, has top 5s like this: 1. Umbrella-ella-ella2. Mutya Buena – Real Girl3. Beyoncé Beyoncé & Shakira Shakira4. Hellogoodbye – Here (in Your Arms)5. Maroon… Continue reading Untitled

I have to admit I find most pop blogs these days totally boring. So many are just saying “Here’s a song I like”, or much worse, “Here’s the whole album of a famous artist”. For me it totally defeats the object of having a blog if it just becomes a list of songs to download.… Continue reading A general rant about pop and blogs

Paw PawThey’ve been championed by Paddy from the Scissor Sisters and you can see why. Paw Paw make ace, catchy electro-pop music which makes you feel uplifted and jolly. They’re a British trio of two girls and a boy, they’re anti-guitars and pro-synths, and I have high hopes for their future. I particularly love the… Continue reading The Next Big Thing?

The top 25 singles I enjoyed in May: 1. E-Type – True Believer2. Da Buzz – Take All My Love3. Les Fatals Picards – L’amour à la française4. Verka Seduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai5. Venke Knutson – Holiday6. Laakso with Peter Jöback – Italy vs. Helsinki7. Markoolio – Ingen Sommar Utan Reggae8. Melody Club –… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!

New James Blunt?

After so many years of waiting for a follow-up to Songs About Jane, I had lost all excitement about the second Maroon 5 album, so it came as quite a surprise when I found myself absolutely loving it! In fact, Sophie may have already been overtaken as my top pop CD of 2007 so far.… Continue reading Mini Review: Maroon 5 – It Won’t Be Soon Before Long

I’m not saying that this year was the best ever, but for me it has been the most successful as my top 5 favourites were indeed the top 5 finalists, and my favourite boy and girl both made the final. Jordin is lovely and ace, so she definitely deserved to win and will make a… Continue reading Reflections on American Idol 2007

E-Type – True Believer (Live)I truly believe (ha) that E-Type is one of the best dance acts around, and it’s no coincidence that much of his work is written, produced or both by his pal and mine (well, one day maybe!), Max Martin. His music is bursting with euphoric energy and feel good vibes, with… Continue reading New Swedish Dance-Pop On The Block