Welcome to Poptastic Confessions! This blog is dedicated to glorious, unashamed alternative pop music! We hope to share new music with you that you might not have heard before because it is usually overlooked by the masses. Of course, we'll always encourage you to buy the music legally to support the artists. Enjoy! —Davearama, editor of Poptastic Confessions
Dear Poptastic Readers, RABBII have released the video for their third single "Chameleon" and it is a big-budget affair!
The song is great! The 405 Website describes the song as "a cool glassy electronic piece dealing with the negative feelings that result when trying to conform to society's expectations. (Although from vocals to production to the stirring visuals, the band surpasses them.)" Check out the video for "Chameleon" here ...
19 years after their debut album and 10 years
after their last one, All Saints are definitely back!
They have just released “One Strike” — the
first single from their fourth album: Red Flag. The song amazingly manages to
sound like an All Saints song and current at the same time. Have a listen ...
Ten years ago, when they released Studio 1,
it looked as if things were going well for them, but after the album didn’t
sell very well, every plan was dropped.
Now I really hope their record label (they’re
back with London Records, who were responsible for the release of their first
two albums) is being realistic with their expectations and do what they can to
promote the girls!
The album Red Flag will be released on April 8th (one
week after Pet Shop Boys’ Super. That’s going to be a good month for pop fans
like us!)
Dear Poptastic Readers, As we predicted in our 2016 Pop Music Forecast, the Pet Shop Boys are back this spring with a new album called Super and the first glorious single is called "The Pop Kids."
"The Pop Kids" is a dance-pop song that picks up where their last amazing album Electric left off. It is a brilliant return to form for the group. Check out the lyric video ...
The album Super is released on April 1. However, you can preorder the album on iTunes and get "The Pop Kids" as well as another track called "Inner Sanctum." Cheers then, —Davearama
Dear Poptastic Readers, Last month we highlighted the new song "Get Back" by Louise Love and it got a lot of attention. We even had someone volunteer to write a review of her live show. That someone is Naomi! And without delay, here is her review! Cheers then, —Davearama
A review of Louise Love’s Tantric Shuffle
Brisbane show
By Naomi Arnold
Each year, I
like to set myself a little challenge. In 2014 and 2015, I committed to making
every single decision from my heart as opposed to my usual head-based tactics.
In 2016, I plan to curiously learn, create and soak up new experiences. Enter Louise Love and the electronic pop world.
I still
remember the first time I listened to Louise’s last album First Day. I was hooked. Having never experienced
electronic pop, I felt my musical horizons expanding. A new appreciation for
musicians, creativity, wonder and awe opened within me.
When Louise
announced the launch of her new EP Tantric
Shuffle, I
purchased a copy straight away. And yet again, I was hooked. In the lead up to
her national tour, I found myself bobbing at my standing desk each day as I
worked and listened to her songs on repeat.
Before I
knew it, I’d booked plane tickets to Brisbane to witness her gifts in person at
her Queensland show for the Tantric Shuffle launch. I also reached out and
asked if I could interview her for my own blog on all things creativity, music,
inspiration, writing, self care and more. A Louise Love super fan had been
born.
Upon
arriving at The Bearded Lady on Sunday night for the show, my husband and I
were excited but nervous. Both being shy introverts from a quiet small town, the
city and pub life were a rare occurrence for us — but we were there ready to
soak up a new experience.
As soon as
we walked into the room, we were greeted with a big smile by Louise Love
herself and her supporting act S>c>r>a>p>s
before eagerly taking a
seat in the front row and waiting for the show to begin.
Louise blew
us away. She looked stunning in her gold outfit and black head piece,
surrounded by lights, with a captivating video backdrop. Her vocals were
powerful, beautiful and moving. Her beats a mind-blowing experience for the
ears and heart. And she was clearly a performer, dancing while she sung and
infusing her personality and humour between songs.
As
non-dancers, we are usually the ‘boring’ couple sitting in the corner quietly
appreciating the music — but even we couldn’t sit still and found ourselves
bobbing and moving in our seats while people danced and moved with the music in
front of us. It was an incredible night, and totally worth the 4 am rise the
following morning to catch our return flight home.
If you
missed out on seeing Louise Love live, I HIGHLY recommend that you get your
hands on a copy of her EP Tantric Shuffle and previous album First Day for as
little as $5 each. I am willing to bet that you too will be bobbing away upon hearing
the tunes!
Naomi Arnold
is an internationally certified Business & Life Passion Coach who works
with big hearted, creative and mission driven people who want to make a
difference in the world. Through her coaching, writing, upcoming podcast and award
nominated Freebies Library she aims to help people embrace their uniqueness,
liberate their inner superhero, and live their version of a passion-fuelled and
purposeful life. You can connect with Naomi at www.naomiarnold.com or on social media at Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Dear Poptastic Readers, Welcome to our 400th post! Hooray!
Over the years, my dear friend Jason has introduced me to pop groups before they made a splash. We met through our love of Bananarama.
Davearama and Jason in 2015
I have to thank him for introducing me to Le Kid! And he even brought Capital Cities to my attention before they were popular. Since I trust his taste in music, he recently told me about Rüfüs Du Sol so I asked him to write about them for Poptastic Confessions. He agreed! Without delay, here is Jason!
Cheers then,
—Davearama ***
Hello Poptastic Readers!
Rüfüs Du Sol
Rüfüs Du Sol (known simply as “Rüfüs” outside North
America) is an indie-dance trio formed in 2010 and hailing from Sydney,
Australia. Consisting of lead singer
Tyrone Lindqvist, keyboardist Jon George and drummer James Hunt, the group excels
at marrying catchy melodies to a nu-disco/electronic sound while working within
a pop-friendly verse-chorus-verse construct.
After a couple of well-received EPs in 2011
and 2012, they released their debut album Atlas in 2013, which went on to
become certified gold in their native country and spawned several hit singles.
With three outstanding singles all preceding it
throughout last year, the band has finally released their sophomore album Bloom. Kicking off the album’s launch
comes the brand new single “Say A Prayer For Me.”
Treading in the chilled yet danceable,
mid-tempo groove Rüfüs Du Sol has more or less perfected by now, the track has
an added warmth and soulfulness to it that sets it apart. Lindqvist’s ever so slightly raspy voice, occasionally
wavering in and out of falsetto, is perfectly matched to the world-weary
lyrics. (“Say a prayer for me. Can you
do it? I could use it.”). The
result is surprisingly affecting. Check out the video ...
Dear Poptastic Readers, Bananarama are currently touring Australia to sold-out shows! And they are premiering a new song called "Got To Get Away."
Much to fans surprise, it appears to be a pop-rock track instead of a dance-pop song. It even has a guitar solo! Thankfully, my friend Mike D recorded them performing the new song live and it is on YouTube for fans all over the world. Have a look ...
While it certainly isn't their first venture into pop rock, and their have been guitar solos before. It has just been awhile. "Got To Get Away" isn't available anywhere yet. Nor is it known if it will be the next single. Stay tuned! Cheers then, —Davearama
