Shakira – Hips Don’t LieDespite this song featuring Mr Rent-A-Rap himself (he’s worked with Sarah Connor and Brian Harvey, to name but two), Wyclef Jean, I actually prefer it to Don’t Bother. It’s a return to the more Latino sound of her previous work, probably most comparable to that Obsession song off of Laundry Service.… Continue reading New Pop On The Block

Here are my top 10 fave things on YouTube at the moment:http://www.youtube.com/p/4D74EDE54DAD6A15

Now I’ve calmed down I can review the rest of the Melodifestivalen songs! Jessica Folcker – When Love’s Comin’ Back AgainThis is a bit Celine Dion for my liking but it’s catchy and likeable and Jessica has a good history in pop, from working with Max Martin and Bomfunk MCs to singing the theme tune… Continue reading Melodi Club: First Listen

Go to www.melodifestivalen.se ASAP so you can hear the most amazing thing ever – BWO’s new single! In a competition absolutely full of faux-Latino entries, BWO outdo them all by a million miles. It is an absolute triumph – one of the purest pop songs ever. My face hurts from grinning throughout the entire song… Continue reading YIPPEE!

Since I apparently have such good taste in rock music, here are the top 10 best rock songs ever according to me: 1. Head Automatica – Beating Heart BabyI may not be the biggest rock fan but rock is a huge genre so to be my favourite rock song of all time is still pretty… Continue reading Top 10 Best Rock Songs Ever

Shayne Ward – No PromisesI posted the original version of this song on Into The Groove a couple of weeks ago, and here at last is Shayne’s version. It’s a ballad, I suppose you could call it Westlife-y but it’s a bit better than that suggests. The original sounds quite similar to If You’re Not… Continue reading New Pop On The Block

Février has come to end and I do believe it’s time for a reshuffle in the chart of the year that I am cleverly building up to prevent any embarrassing forgetfulness at the end of the year. First of all, my top 20 songs of February (not including songs from January’s chart): 1. Rihanna –… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic!

Infernal – From Paris To BerlinLike many of you I’ve known and loved this song for a long time now – I even got their album for Christmas and it’s excellent, but I had pretty much given up hope on it ever getting released in the UK. However, it has now been added to The… Continue reading New Pop On The Block

After watching the first round of the American Idol live shows, here is who I would like to make it eventually to the top 12: Boys: Will MakarSuper-cute and lovely, the best of the teenage boys. Taylor HicksThe weirdest of all but clearly very talented. Ace YoungHow could he not get through with a name… Continue reading American Idol – my top 12

For those insterested, the results of tonight’s Melodifestivalen are: Finalists:Magnus (yippee!) and Kikki Andra Chansen (like the wildcard round in Idol shows):Niclas and Velvet The losers:Osten med resten, Sonya, Pablo and Elephantz Well done Magnus! Next week is the most exciting of all as Bodies Without Organs will be unveiling their new single and performing… Continue reading Melodi Club