Chloe Howl is back with her latest single, and she keeps releasing solid, fun pop songs with a bit more bite than you’d expect, and ‘Disappointed’ will leave you anything but that. With another catchy, memorable chorus and some guts underlining her music, this is worth a download. It’s perhaps lacking the ballsy nature of…
As the weather turns warmer we start getting all the songs hooking us in with references to the heat and the associated drinking, and here is a country-tinged song that is no exception. Returning with another pop-country crossover, this mix of line-dancing friendly music, guitar licks and singable chorus, joined in with some marching drums…
Famous her for her big hit 25 years ago, this feels as fresh as anything. It’s heavily influenced by its thought-provoking lyrics but they are, like that song, wrapped up in a great tune, in this case one with much more energy. It does get a little confused and fast-paced at times, but the singable…
Weezer are back, and back to the shack, apparently. Sounding much more mature than the last time I heard them, this is a rockier, grittier sound for the group though still with a showcase of their familiar vocal and audio sound. Much more grown up than their earlier material, this is a surprisingly solid come…
Finally following up ‘Nasty’, Pixie Lott returns with this summer-tinged pop number that, though lacking the distinctiveness of that first cut, has enough pop-and-dance energy to carry it. The Calvin Harris aping and simple, repetitive chorus feel tired but the post-chorus production helps make up for it. It’s not going to be the song that…
The Voice runner-up Leah McFall releases her first single proper and collaborates with television show judge Will.I.Am. With its retro and trumpet-heavy sound, and strong ‘Wizard of Oz’ theme, this isn’t a half bad track, showcasing McFall’s vocals well on its ballsy chorus, though overall ‘Home’ lacks that one solid hook that stops it from…
Young contenders and third-place players from the latest series of Britain’s Got Talent release this debut hit which mixes Eminem-style rapping, X-Factor friendly singing and key-changes, and some very cheesy lyrics. OK, it’s all about a good cause – it’s focus is on anti-bullying – but the lyrics seem rather forced and contrived and the…
Taking over nine months to reach these shores, this debut number from Canadian reggae band MAGIC! feels more at home being released in a hot July. Chilled out, and with the perfect sound and vibe for this time of year, it’s perhaps too understated for its own good, its chorus lacking the huge moment you’d…
Presumably a few years too late to cash in on any Doctor Who association, this Alphabeat-esque pop song is a deceptively simple and catchy pop tune with a strong backing beat and an addictive balance of vocals, repetitive lyrics and production styles, with several hooks weaved into one radio-friendly tune. With a chanty, stadium-friendly ending,…
If you’ve ever wondered what you’d get if you crossed Rob Thomas’ ‘Lonely No More’ with hints of Elton John’s ‘I’m Still Standing’ then you’d get this. Forgetting it’s similarity to especially that first song, this is actually a really catchy mid-tempo pop song with a quickly singable chorus. Rixton’s vocals are clear and fit…
