Kodaline and the Tall Poppy Syndrome

When is good too good?  That’s the accusation levelled at Kodaline, who released their second album, “Coming Up For Air” last month.  The Irish…

Every UK Number One Song: Comes Along A Love

I have a playlist that contains every UK number one song since charts began in 1952. Thanks to EveryHit, this is a fairly simple process. Let’s…

Boyzone: No Matter What

Our second trip down memory lane and we’re visiting another Irish band, Boyzone, with the stirring, “No Matter What”.

Win Tickets to see Chicane at KOKO

The line up has been announced for Chicane’s first appearance in the UK for nearly 4 years!  Chicane, real name Nick Bracegirdle, will be…

Make Your Own Luck: Jedward Release Artwork

John and Edward yesterday released the artwork for the cover of their new single, “Make Your Own Luck”, which will be released on Friday…

Here In My Heart

Every UK Number One Song: Here In My Heart

The first ever number one was “Here In My Heart” by Al Martino and entered the charts on 15th November 1952. It remained at number one for 9 weeks.

Uptown Funking Round The Christmas Tree

Mark Ronson has had to rush release his collaboration song with Bruno Mars – “Uptown Funk” – due to the fact that Fleur East…

5ive Are Getting Very Loud and Intimate

After more than 10 years apart, British boy band 5ive, which comprises Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville and Sean Conlon, were asked to reform as…

Chicane Announces First UK Show in 4 Years!

In his first UK set in 4 years, Chicane will be headlining at KOKO in Camden, on 20 February 2015. Tickets are £16 and…

Maybe I Can Pick Next Year’s X Factor?

I’m getting fed up of The X Factor this year and I really think there will be an announcement to say that next year…

New From Holly Siz: Come Back To Me

HollySiz, better known as French actress Cécile Cassel, makes the transformation from actress to popstar, with the release of her EP, “Come Back To…

Essentially Pop Meets Chicane

Chicane, aka Nicholas Bracegirdle, is a British composer, songwriter and record producer. He’s best known for “Offshore”, “Saltwater” (vocals by Clannad’s Maire Brennan), and…