No, it’s the new Pipettes video and it’s AMAZING! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlZUOOnJ5hU]

The Feeling are a strange phenomenon. They are 5 20-something blokes with instruments. They are not very original. They are not very exciting (apart from one being married to Sophie EB). And yet, they are really very very good! There isn’t a single song on Twelve Stops And Home that will change the world, yet… Continue reading If you got the feelin’, jump to the ceiling

Christina Aguilera – Ain’t No Other ManThis is supposed to be Christina’s big comeback, so why isn’t it a bit… bigger? Previous albums were launched with legendary pop hits, Genie In A Bottle and Dirrty. Is this song, which seems to be an extention of Christina’s most pointless single (the one with Nelly), going to… Continue reading Battle of the Blondes

Which of these singles are best? Andreas Lundstedt – Love Gun Lily Allen – Smile Lilyjets – Don’t Let It Go To Your Head Christina Aguilera – Ain’t No Other Man All American Rejects – Dirty Little Secret Infernal – From Paris To Berlin Rihanna – SOS (Rescue Me) Kate Ryan – Je t’adore Pipettes… Continue reading Take your pick

http://www.youtube.com/p/06D4AAC063986204 Pauline – AnswerPauline Kamusewu is a Swedish singer of catchy soulful pop who I think is highly underrated, because she had some brilliant songs, particular this one and Running Out Of Gaz, which I posted on Into The Groove in its younger days. Pauline has a great voice and with these great songs it’s… Continue reading DP:UK

Haven’t done this for a while! Representing Iceland: Nylon – Losing A Friend (Watch it)Are we sure these girls are from Iceland and not Ireland? Maybe there was a misprint somewhere along the line cos they even seem to have Irish accents when they sing. If someone said it was Bellefire I’d believe it –… Continue reading International Video Challenge

Today is the 3rd anniversary of this blog! It’s amazing that I have been able to consistently post regularly for a whole 3 years. People often ask me how I manage to stick with it, but I can’t really say. I just love writing about music and never run out of things to say! In… Continue reading Happy Birthday To Dirrrty Pop!

It looks like Alcazar won’t be getting back together any time, since original male member Andreas certainly won’t need to – his debut solo single is utterly brilliant! I’d heard that it was good but had been unable to locate a copy for myself so of course I rushed to download it when everyone’s favourite… Continue reading Disco Solo

The top 20 singles of May, with one of the places they’re being released in brackets: 1. Pipettes – Pullshapes (UK)2. Lillix – Sweet Temptation (Canada)3. Dima Bilan – Never Let You Go (Russia)4. The Similou – All This Love (UK)5. Mihai Traistariu – Tornero (Romania)6. The Kooks – She Moves In Her Own Way… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!

Which of these singles are best? I’m From Barcelona – Collection Of Stamps Sylver – Lay All Your Love On Me Paolo Nutini – Last Request Christina Milian – Say I Kate Ryan – Je t’adore Mihai Traistariu – Tornero Dima Bilan – Never Let You Go Pipettes – Pullshapes Infernal – From Paris To… Continue reading Vote away!