Category: Reviews
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So, this is bubblegum pop… Nobody’s denying that. Except, maybe, for Carly. But the rest of us know this is pure, radio-friendly cotton candy. But, you know what? It’s as catchy as scabies, except a lot more fun. Instead of making you itch, it just tickles you lightly, in a most pleasant manner.
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If you live in the UK then you probably already have an opinion about Clare Maguire. He debut album, Light After Dark, received very mixed reviews when it came out in 2011. Critics seemed to love it or hate it. And, of course, there were some who were wishy washy, publishing reviews that felt as…
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“We need a video for trap door, ” says Torquil Campbell repeatedly as the members of Stars debate about what their next video should be in the opening footage of the video for… “Trap Door.” So, he got his way.
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“Wish I could say you’re not the one,” begins The Veronicas’ “Cruel,” an irresistible song that sounds like perfectly modern pop rock yet also has a vintage ’80’s rock vibe, calling to mind The Cars in particular.
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If you like contagious pop rock and awesome videos you’re in for a real treat here. POP ETC’S video for their contagious single “Running In Circles” was made to look like the popular ’80’s toy Lite Brite, which consisted of a black peg board with a light inside of it and colored pegs you would…
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I’ve never been a big fan of Major Lazer. I’ve always respected him and I could tell that he was talented. He just wasn’t my cup of tea. But his new single with DJ Snake and MØ is fantastic! Which is mostly because of MØ, whose voice is always immediately likable and she really pulls…
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Indiana, aka Lauren Henson, is a 27-year-old singer/songwriter hailing from Nottingham. The reason she goes by Indiana? Her father, who passed when she was 17, was a big fan of Indiana Jones. Although she’s hardly on the tip of everybody’s tongues here in the States, last year Indiana had a top 20 hit in the…
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When Alissa White-Gluz left The Agonist to join Arch Enemy she claimed that fans knew it was “over,” which had to make one wonder about the future of The Agonist. After all, maybe Alissa knew something we didn’t, that their next album was going to suck. Plus, she left some mighty big shoes to fill,…
