Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week's Future Hits playlist features five new singles by artists I've written about as Future Stars in the past, which are set to hit the charts. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux8mrfw9aBzzo7HCQAIusZdJ] Tracklisting: Shift K3y – I Know Bondax – All I See Vic Mensa – Down On… Continue reading Future Hits: Future Pop Alumni
Future Stars: The Shires (Decca)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. When I heard that a British country duo was supporting Cassadee Pope at her showcase in May I was dubious, as UK country artists are usually unimpressive. However, I was surprised to find myself enjoying The Shires and their beautiful harmonies. They are Ben Earle… Continue reading Future Stars: The Shires (Decca)
Future Stars: Meghan Trainor (Epic Records)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Not many established artists get nearly 3 million Youtube views in a week, let alone unknown acts posting their first music video. Meghan Trainor achieved this unusual feat with a song and video packed with novelty appeal, although it’s sad that a song with… Continue reading Future Stars: Meghan Trainor (Epic Records)
Song of the Week: Chris Malinchak ft. Mikky Ekko – Stranger
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Back in February 2012, I saw American singer-songwriter Mikky Ekko perform at a Music Week event. One of his songs stood out so much that I noted down the lyrics to look up when I got home. It was nowhere to be found online,… Continue reading Song of the Week: Chris Malinchak ft. Mikky Ekko – Stranger
Future Hits: British Summertime
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week’s Future Hits playlist features five new singles by British artists that could be among the final big hits of summer 2014 [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux_ruJ2H7wxR38YeUuxfiHCB] Tracklisting: Sigma ft. Paloma Faith – Changing Twin Atlantic – Brothers And Sisters Union J – Tonight (We Live Forever)… Continue reading Future Hits: British Summertime
Future Stars: Cody Wise (Interscope)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Usually if an artist’s single is sitting at no.1, I’d say it was a bit late to feature them in Future Pop, but Cody Wise’s future success is definitely not a dead cert. However, after hearing the brilliant debut single his mentor will.i.am has… Continue reading Future Stars: Cody Wise (Interscope)
Future Stars: Vic Mensa (Virgin EMI)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Most of the blog posts about Vic Mensa highlight his connection to fellow Chicago rapper Chance the Rapper, but he may be about to achieve what Chance has so far failed to do. His new single Down On My Luck is on course to… Continue reading Future Stars: Vic Mensa (Virgin EMI)
Popping the Question: How will streaming affect the UK Singles Chart?
When I first heard the news that streaming was to be included in the UK’s Official Singles Chart from July, I was concerned, but I wanted to wait to see the effect of the change before I made my judgement. I don’t like to be negative in my Popping The Question posts, but I also… Continue reading Popping the Question: How will streaming affect the UK Singles Chart?
Song of the Week: Ariana Grande – Break Free
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. It’s taken a while for Ariana Grande to get on the right track musically, but it was clear even before she’d released her first single that she was going to be a huge star. Thanks to her roots in children’s TV, she has a… Continue reading Song of the Week: Ariana Grande – Break Free
Future Hits: British Girls of Pop
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. This week’s Future Hits playlist features five new singles by British female pop stars which I think will be hits in the UK. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux9VcbF0xmUamjhfxIwr69jk] Tracklisting: Neon Jungle – Louder Cheryl Cole ft. Tinie Tempah – Crazy Stupid Love The Saturdays – What Are You… Continue reading Future Hits: British Girls of Pop