The Music section of Myspace (Livejournal’s less intelligent younger sibling) is the depressing home of teenagers making rock music of whatever variety is currently in, but if you look hard enough you can actually find some interesting new acts. By searching for acts influenced by Gwen Stefani, this is what I found: The ButterflysI have… Continue reading Put your pom-poms down

has MOVED!

is this: So, buy it! If you don’t know why, click here. Also out: AND Monday is going to be expensive…

Since they are obviously Madonna’s sole inspiration for her new album (well, she sampled 2 of the same songs as them), it is only fair that I also review the album by the Tamperer ft. Maya, which I recently obtained for the magnificent bargain of £1.89. Sadly it doesn’t have Hammer To The Heart, but… Continue reading Dirrrty Pop Review: The Tamperer ft. Maya – Fabulous

You will soon be able to buy Oh Lord, the first single by Nouveau Riche, a band made up of Dominika from Army of Lovers and Ulrich, an ex-boyfriend of Alexander Bard, who have also been working with Alexander’s old group, Vacuum! Although their website is based in Germany and written in English, they don’t… Continue reading Exciting news for Swedes!

Click the titles to watch the videos. Representing Belgium: Hadise – Milk Chocolate GirlWhen this video began I was not impressed. The style is a bit r’n’b-ish, and the chorus is very repetitive, but it quickly grew on me and by the end of the song I actually rather liked it! Hadise was a contestant… Continue reading International Video Challenge

I just couldn’t help myself! I’m still asking for the proper CD for Xmas, don’t worry… 1. Hung UpObviously I love this one. Madonna + Abba sample + Gwen influence = a very happy Jessica! 2. Get TogetherI can’t believe it – another song copying Take Your Time (Do It Right) by the SOS Band!… Continue reading Confessions of an Illegal Downloader

Today’s chart may actually be quite interesting. The number 1 is most likely to still be Westlife, which is of course very depressing, but if we ignore that and concentrate on this week’s only important release, So Beautiful by Darren Hayes, we may be in for a treat. On Tuesday’s midweeks the song sat at… Continue reading When the DJ spins will it change your mind?

Buy it, or face my scary wrath!

Only 2 more months of 2005 to go, so lets have a look at what aceness we have yet to enjoy: October 31 Darren Hayes – So BeautifulHooray! Darren is back, and the song is as beautiful as the title suggests. If you want more of the sound of his last album, you may be… Continue reading The Best Is Yet To Come