Yes, it’s time for the annual tradition where I re-emerge to tell you what I’ve been listening to this year, before returning back to hibernation, pleasantly reminded of my love for pop music. Over the next 2 days I’ll count down from 10-1, sharing some fun facts about the songs and why they made the… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2021: Part 1
Tag: Kacey Musgraves
The Most Poptastic Singles of 2018: Part 1
Compiling my annual list of the year’s most poptastic singles always makes me reflect on what has changed in music in the year gone by. It feels like the music industry has been totally upended over the past few years, as the way we consume music has been revolutionised by the rise of streaming and the… Continue reading The Most Poptastic Singles of 2018: Part 1
Song of the Week: Kacey Musgraves – High Horse
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. All my Songs of the Week are featured on my Top of the Poptastic playlist, along with the rest of my faves from the year so far. It feels like 2018 is going to be the year that country artists with mainstream appeal finally get the broader… Continue reading Song of the Week: Kacey Musgraves – High Horse
Future Stars: Kacey Musgraves (Mercury Records)
Taken from this week’s Future Pop mailer. Click here to subscribe. Following the success of Taylor Swift's pop-country, I sense a growing demand for a similar yet contrasting female country artist who brings country back to its earthy, witty roots. Kacey Musgraves is leading the race to fill this role, and she is well qualified.… Continue reading Future Stars: Kacey Musgraves (Mercury Records)