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Archive for the ‘Pop’ Category

July 16th, 2008

Daniel Powter’s ‘Bad Day’ Most Played Song In UK - Beating Kelly Clarkson & James Blunt

I’m a fan of almost every kind of music, and regard myself to have a wide music taste. However, some genres are much more mainstream than others, and get much more exposure. Consequently, some songs seem to be played to death, while others seem never to get any exposure, despite being brilliant.
You know what I […]

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July 4th, 2008

Lily Allen To Quit Music If 2nd Album Flops

I love Lily Allen with a passion. Yes I know she’s got a potty mouth, as one of my friends keeps reminding me, and yes, I know she’s probably more big headed than is deserved with the limited success she has had outside of her native UK, but I don’t care, there is still something […]

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June 19th, 2008

Coldplay Hit No.1 In USA - Despite Criticism From Brian Eno & Claims Of Plagiarism

Coldplay have managed to reach number one in the American singles chart with Viva La Vida, the title track from their new album. This is despite claims of plagiarism from a US band called Creaky Boards and despite, or maybe because of criticism from album producer Brian Eno.
The song was sitting at number two last […]

By Dave Parrack -- 1 comment

June 17th, 2008

Sex Pistols’ John Lydon Makes Duffy Cry - ‘Mercy’ Wins Song Of The Year At Mojos

Duffy has been one of the biggest stars to have emerged over the last six months in the wake of the success Amy Winehouse has enjoyed on both sides of the Atlantic. She was rewarded for her hard work by having her début hit Mercy named as Song Of The Year in the Mojo Honours […]

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June 14th, 2008

UK Summer Festival Season Kicks Off With Isle Of Wight & Download This Weekend

How do you decide when the summer is finally upon us and the rain clouds are going to give way to glorious days of sunshine? Personally, being a music freak, I wait until the summer festival season kicks off in the UK, which is this weekend with both the Isle of Wight and Download festivals […]

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June 13th, 2008

Keane Finishing Up Third Album | Follow Up To ‘Under the Iron Sea’ Sounding Great

Keane are absolutely one of my favourite British bands of the last decade. Their blend of soft rock with pop sensibilities, and the lack of a guitarist, has meant a certain amount of derision from some quarters of the press and public alike, but just put one of their albums on and you are instantly […]

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June 12th, 2008

George Michael Retires From Touring | ‘The Final Two’ In London Before Quieter Life

George Michael, a man who has been present in the British music scene for 25 years now, has announced his retirement from touring after playing The Final Two shows of his career at London’s Earl’s Court in August.

The name The Final Two is a nod to the last Wham show before they parted company in […]

By Dave Parrack -- 0 comments

June 12th, 2008

Cheryl Cole Joins The X Factor In Place Of Sharon Osbourne - What About Girls Aloud?

British pop sensations Girls Aloud formed on a long defunct television show called Popstars: The Rivals way back in 2002. Since then, the show has evolved to become The X Factor, and Girls Aloud have gone on to be massively successful. Now the two are about to merge once again.
Last week saw Sharon Osbourne, wife […]

By Dave Parrack -- 1 comment

June 6th, 2008

Full Coldplay Album Streamed Free On MySpace - Americans Need Not Apply

Coldplay’s new album Viva La Vida isn’t officially released until June 12th, but fans desperate to hear it in full before then, but not daring enough to download it illegally and risk getting caught, can now listen to the album on the band’s MySpace page.
The album is available now, and for a week running up […]

By Dave Parrack -- 1 comment

June 5th, 2008

Big Brother Charley Uchea Thinks She’ll Be The New Mariah Carey - One Is Enough

The new series of Big Brother UK, the ninth overall, has just kicked off with a launch night showing the latest bunch of freaks and weirdos who have signed up for 3 months of humiliation on British television. So what does that mean? All the previous contestants start worming their way out of the wilderness.
One […]

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