Guns’n’Bombs
Not the best name considering recent events (or perhaps that’s the point), but I’ve really enjoyed bopping along to the remixes on their MySpace as I surf the net. It’s not the sort of music I’d listen to while not doing anything else, but it’s great background music. One of them (Filip Turbotito) used to be in Junior Senior and they’re often compared to Justice, although I’m not that keen on the latter’s output so far.
Hit Potential: 60% Poptasticness: 65%
Rosie Oddie & the Odd Squad
I know I shouldn’t judge on first impressions but I instantly hated Rosie Oddie as soon as I heard the talky bit on Genni’s Song on her MySpace. Her speaking voice and personality were quite repellant, not to mention her use of the word “wack” (or however that is spelt). She is the daughter of wildlife bloke Bill Oddie – but why does this qualify her to be a singer? Her music is OK but nothing special, so I hope she doesn’t get treated as though her famous relative makes her any better than any other quirky indie-pop girl. I’ll be sticking with Kate Nash, Remi Nicole and Laura Marling, thanks.
Hit Potential: 55% Poptasticness: 60%
Leon Lopez
Does any new artist not have a celebrity link these days? At least this one gained the celebrity status for himself, although he’s hardly a megastar – he’s been in Hollyoaks In The City and took part in the last series of Soapstar Superstar, getting voted off early despite being one of the better singers, so he obviously isn’t particularly popular. Who thought giving him a record deal was a good idea? He’s not the new Martin McCutcheon, not even the new Adam Rickett! Most embarrassingly, he thinks he’s the new Lemar.
Hit Potential: 5% Poptasticness: 20%