Top of the Poptastic: The best singles of October 2016

Here are my top 20 singles of September, compiled into a poptastic playlist for your enjoyment. I hope you discover some new favourites! I’ve also updated my Spotify playlist, which features all the songs from my monthly charts, and you can listen to that here. Little Mix – Shout Out To My Ex KREAM ft.… Continue reading Top of the Poptastic: The best singles of October 2016

Song of the Week: Confidence Man – Boyfriend (Repeat)

Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. I love discovering a song that is really unique, and this quirky new single by Aussie electro-poppers Confidence Man certainly fits the bill. I like its disparaging lyrics about a boring boy, and its layered vocals on top of a bouncy, squiggly disco track.… Continue reading Song of the Week: Confidence Man – Boyfriend (Repeat)

Future Hits: The “hate you”s and the tattoos

Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. My weekly playlist features five tracks I predict will be future hit singles in the UK. Tracklisting: Little Mix – Shout Out To My Ex Machine Gun Kelly ft. Camila Cabello – Bad Things Nathan Sykes – Famous Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar –… Continue reading Future Hits: The “hate you”s and the tattoos

Future Stars: Betsy (Warner Bros)

Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. There are plenty of female singers with interesting and unusual voices, but I can’t think of even one current artist who sounds like Betsy. Her strong, deep voice instantly makes each of her songs distinctive and recognisable. The Welsh 24-year-old featured on Endless Love,… Continue reading Future Stars: Betsy (Warner Bros)

Song of the Week: Milly Pye – Too Many People

Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. While most female electro-pop artists are fighting it out on Soundcloud to catch the attention of the major labels, Columbia have taken a leap of faith on British newcomer, Milly Pye. The 19-year-old singer has been quietly beavering away on tracks for her debut… Continue reading Song of the Week: Milly Pye – Too Many People

Future Hits: Pop pop, it’s show time

Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. My weekly playlist features five tracks I predict will be future hit singles in the UK. Tracklisting: Bruno Mars – 24K Magic Lady Gaga – Million Reasons John Legend – Love Me Now James Hersey – Miss You David Guetta, Cedric Gervais & Chris… Continue reading Future Hits: Pop pop, it’s show time

Future Stars: Sabrina Carpenter (Hollywood Records)

Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Disney label Hollywood Records has struggled to launch a new generation of teen acts to take over from Miley, Selena, Jo Bros and co. I always thought their music was quite weak (except for the odd classic) but their huge TV shows and films… Continue reading Future Stars: Sabrina Carpenter (Hollywood Records)