The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2013 – Part 2

The 20th Most Poptastic Single of 2013 The Saturdays ft. Sean Paul – What About Us Get those girls some iPods, it’s 2013! Released: 15th March (UK) Writers: Camille Purcell, Ollie Jacobs, Philip Jacobs, Sean Paul Trivia: It’s interesting to see how the perception of a song’s quality can change once it becomes a hit.… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2013 – Part 2

Future Hits: Boys vs. Girls

Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Male and female artists come together on this week’s future hit singles. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux_clDOmjZ1ISy5muYw8IpfV] Tracklisting: Miguel ft. Jessie Ware – Adorn Monsieur Adi ft. A*M*E – What’s Going On Matrix & Futurebound ft. Max Marshall – Control Nelly ft. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell – Get… Continue reading Future Hits: Boys vs. Girls

Future Pop stars at The Great Escape

I’m headed to the Great Escape festival in Brighton next month and the full line-up has just been confirmed. I was excited to see so many Future Pop artists included, so here’s my countdown of the top 10 Future Pop featured acts to see at The Great Escape. Click their names to read more about… Continue reading Future Pop stars at The Great Escape

Future Hits: Pop ‘Til You Drop

Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Winter is nearly over, so it’s time to inject some pop fun back into the charts! Here are five songs I think could do just that. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux-V-8QMAfILKTIxvHohqebn] Tracklisting: Bridgit Mendler – Ready Or Not Nelly – Hey Porsche Icona Pop ft. Charli XCX –… Continue reading Future Hits: Pop ‘Til You Drop

The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2012 – Part 1

2012 is almost over, and looking back over the year it’s definitely had its highs and lows. While some of the biggest artists of the year have been total bores (Emeli Sandé, Ed Sheeran etc), 2012 has also seen the return of the one hit wonder, which brought back the silly side of pop. Once… Continue reading The 25 Most Poptastic Singles of 2012 – Part 1

Review: This Must Be Pop Live featuring The Woowoos, Luke Bingham and A*M*E

Big thanks to everyone who came to This Must Be Pop Live on Tuesday and made it another fun, busy and very poptastic night! Here’s what went on: First on stage were The Woowoos, and considering it was only their second ever performance as a group it was very impressive! Their look and sound brought… Continue reading Review: This Must Be Pop Live featuring The Woowoos, Luke Bingham and A*M*E

This Must Be Pop Live: Tonight’s the night!

Come to the Queen of Hoxton in London tonight from 7.30 to see A*M*E, Luke Bingham and The Woowoos performing live. Click here to find out more and here to buy cheap advance tickets (they’re running out fast!). If you aren’t familiar with the performers, check out the playlist below to get acquainted. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw0LjVTuPux8UBHbV4tWXnvF-zyvG5gBo] See… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: Tonight’s the night!

This Must Be Pop Live: November’s headline act announced!

The next This Must Be Pop Live takes place on 6th November at Queen of Hoxton. It’s time to announce the first of the performers, and it’s a TMBP favourite… A*M*E To celebrate the release of her super-poptastic official debut single Play The Game Boy, A*M*E will return to This Must Be Pop Live on… Continue reading This Must Be Pop Live: November’s headline act announced!

Bumper Gig Review Post

I’ve had a very busy few weeks of gigs as some of my favourite up-and-coming pop acts have played in London. And also Aiden Grimshaw. Here’s what I’ve been up to… Amanda Mair at Hoxton Square Bar, 13th June Although her set was disappointingly short and the venue too big for her subtle charms, Swedish… Continue reading Bumper Gig Review Post