Welcome to this week's Pop Essays, as I cast my eye over another lost gem from my music listening adventures of the last two decades or so and give previously overlooked moments of brilliance the spotlight they deserve. Without any ado, let's get down to this week's one... Artist: Tyler James Song: Why Do I … Continue reading Pop Essays #12: Tyler James, ‘Why Do I Do?’
ARTIST: Jimmy Balito SONG: Perfume SO ALEX, WHY IS THIS YOUR SONG OF THE WEEK? It's been about four months since Jimmy Balito was last in the public eye. The last time we saw him, he was going hell for leather on a duet of 70s rockers Free's 'All Right Now' with his coach on … Continue reading #SongoftheWeek: Jimmy Balito – ‘Perfume’
ARTIST: Donel SONG: Planets SO ALEX, WHY IS THIS YOUR SONG OF THE WEEK? With another series of The Voice UK drawing to a close tomorrow night, it only seems fitting that one of last year's finalists should be behind the totally stonking new single we're digging this week. Though it's common percieved wisdom (and … Continue reading #SongoftheWeek: Donel – ‘Planets’
Looking for something to watch tonight but not sure where to start? Then never fear, for we have the perfect guide for you as we bring back #CatchupRoundup, your weekly guide to the best shows on the on demand service hand picked by us. There's something for everyone, so go get yourself comfy in front … Continue reading #CatchupRoundup (08/01/2019)
Dear Cat & Fi, Hello and a hearty happy Easter to you both! I'm currently demolishing the Mini Eggs in the above picture as I write this. Very good they are too. It's been something of a drought blogging wise since the last entry I wrote to you but never fear, I am back and … Continue reading Dear Cat & Fi: The One on Easter Monday
The post pop group solo career is a tricky, some might say unforgiving mistress to navigate. For every success story - Beyoncé, Robbie or Justin selling out stadiums and shifting albums by the bucketload, there's a thousand Abz, Lisa Scott-Lees or Appletons starring in Z-list reality shows and being dropped like hot potatoes from their … Continue reading Beating again: the rebirth of Marvin Humes
