Mama Say by Betty Who

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Last week, we featured Betty Who's return with "Some Kinda Wonderful" as the first single from her new album The Valley. Well, the album is out and the video for the second single "Mama Say" debuted this week, too.

"Mama Say" has quite the Britney Spears references in the lyrics. And a super-cute video with a fun dance routine. Have a look ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKnweJ9-u5I

That was a really cute video. The Independent has published an article where Betty talks about each track on her new album. Click there to read it!

"Mama Say" and her album The Valley are available on digital outlets everywhere. Don't delay! Buy your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Sausi

P.S. For the latest updates on Betty Who, be sure to like her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. And while you are at it, be sure to like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

Been Here Before by Phantoms

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Last month, we discovered the amazing song "Pulling Me In" by Phantoms. While we have thoroughly enjoyed listening to it on our 2017 playlist, Phantoms have gone and dropped a new single called "Been Here Before."

"Been Here Before" is a darker slice of electropop. It starts off a little jarring, but once the song gets going, it sounds like something you might hear in a very dark club. Just have a listen ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4lkXx_RstA

We like it. The song does clock in at over 5 minutes so we wish there was a radio edit handy. 

"Been Here Before" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. You can like their official Facebook page  and follow them on Twitter for the latest information. While you're at it, be sure to like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

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Anymore by Goldfrapp

Dear Poptastic Readers,

English electro duo Goldfrapp have a new song out called "Anymore" that is quite the grower the more we listen to it. While we aren't always that familiar with their work, we loved their 2005 hits "Ooh La La" and "Number 1."

When we first heard "Anymore" we weren't sure what to think of it as we were watching the video with a bunch white women walking around the dessert while artistically striking poses and dancing about. We just kept hoping those women were wearing sunscreen so they didn't get sunburned. Have a look ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2euqyXXjmAo

The video aside, "Anymore" is a song that the more we listen to it, the more we want to hear it again. Lucky for us because "Anymore" is available on digital outlets everywhere on their forthcoming album Silver Eye. Buy your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. To find out the latest news on social media, like the official Goldfrapp Facebook page and follow them on Twitter. While you're at it, be sure to like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

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Good Good by Vanessa White

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Last week, we highlighted the new song from The Saturdays singer Una Healy. That reminded us to see what the other Saturdays singers were up to, and it looks like Vanessa White has been making solo music all along. Her latest song is called "Good Good" and we agree that is indeed good good.

"Good Good" is an RnB track with very sensual lyrics. Vanessa has some soaring vocals. It's nice to hear her voice again. Have a listen ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vAZ5K-mJOc

Vanessa has even recorded a video for the stripped-back version, which really showcases her beautiful voice.

Both versions of "Good Good" are available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. To keep up with the latest on Vanessa, like her official Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. While you're at it, be sure to like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

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Stellular by Rose Elinor Dougall

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Sometimes we are late to the party, and that is just the way it goes. Back in October, Rose Elinor Dougall released a single called "Stellular." We missed it, however, we didn't miss Rose's glorious song "One Way Glass" with Innerspace Orchestra last year.

"Stellular" was the first single from Rose's new album also called Stellular. Wanna hear the song? Just check out the video ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sQokf-ug3I

Wasn't that nice? Yes, it was. 

Now, perhaps you are thinking 'Who is Rose Elinor Dougall?' or 'Why does she seem so familiar?' Well, Rose used to be in The Pipettes before Ani joined. Rose left The Pipettes in 2008. We lost track of her for awhile, but we are happy to hear here solo music.

"Stellular" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. For the latest news on Rose, like her official Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. While you're at it, don't forget to like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

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Love You To The Sky by Erasure

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Erasure are back with a new album in May called World Be Gone and the first single is called "Love You To The Sky."

You may remember that we thought Erasure knocked it out of the park with their 2014 single "Elevation." This is nice follow-up The Violet Flame album. As of right now, there is a lyric video. Watch here ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qf8LoHugjk

Wasn't that nice? Yes, it was.

World Be Gone is available on digital outlets everywhere for pre-order. "Love You To The Sky" is available now. Buy your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. To keep up with the latest on Erasure, like their official Facebook page and follow them on Twitter. While you're at it, please like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page, and follow Davearama on Twitter. 

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Fun by Blondie

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Legendary group Blondie have new album out next month called Pollinator, and the first single is called "Fun."

"Fun" is a bit of a fun song, and the video is quite nice, too. Lead-singer Deborah Harry looks fantastic as always. Have a look ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEngbdIMZ6o

"Fun" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Moving On by Roosevelt

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Last year, Roosevelt released his debut album and we haven't been able to stop listening. You might remember his single last year "Fever" came in on our year-end countdown at #6. He also had another single at the end of the year called "Belong." His latest is "Moving On."

"Moving On" is a song about getting over a relationship. The video premiered earlier this month and it quite good. Have a look ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4FWJmHfLC0

"Moving On" as well as Roosevelt's eponymous debut album are both available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. To keep up with the latest on Roosevelt, like his official Facebook page and follow him on Twitter. And while you are at it please like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page, and you can can follow Davearama on Twitter, too!

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Wild Forever by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Sophie Ellis-Bextor is one of the most beautiful pop stars of our time. She's not only beautiful to look at, but she has an amazing voice and is quite the talented songwriter, too. Her latest single from her Familia album is "Wild Forever."

Sophie initially got everyone's attention as a dance pop artist. The last two albums, however, haven't been dance hardly at all. Instead, Sophie's latest sound is with a band instead of electronica. "Wild Forever" is a lovely song with a nice melody. As always, Sophie looks fantastic in the video ...

She's so glamorous!

"Wild Forever" and Familia are available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama


P.S. To keep up with the latest on Sophie, like her official Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. While you are there, like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.


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Stay My Love by Una Healy with Sam Palladio

Dear Poptastic Readers,

While The Saturdays are on hiatus, Una is the latest Saturday to give it a go with a solo release. The first single from her debut album called The Waiting Game is the sweet acoustic duet with Sam Palladio called "Stay My Love."

Una started her career playing her guitar and singing in pubs around Ireland. So this song is back to her roots and sounds very different from The Saturdays. Check out the beautiful video ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaCSUoY6p8k

Wasn't that sweet. We think so.

"Stay My Love" is available on digital outlets everywhere as is Una's debut album The Waiting Game. Don't delay, buy your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama



P.S. To keep up with latest on Una, like her official Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. And while you are at it, be sure to like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

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Some Kinda Wonderful by Betty Who

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Remember Betty Who? She is most known for her 2013 song "Somebody Loves You." We also quite liked her her 2014 song "Heartbreak Dream." We lost track of her for awhile, but she has a new song out that we think is poptastic and it is called "Some Kinda Wonderful."

"Some Kinda Wonderful" starts off with some familiar elements with a rap/chant that kinda reminds us of Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl." However, once the chorus kicks in ... you remember the Betty Who magic that makes it her own. And the video is super cute! Have a look ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP9Xdcvnpo4

Wasn't that fun? Yes, it was! 

For the latest updates on Betty Who, be sure to like her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. And while you are at it, be sure to like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

"Some Kinda Wonderful" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Testify by Hifi Sean featuring Crystal Waters

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Looks like Crystal Waters had song out in December and we missed it! D'oh! Better late than never!

The new song "Testify" is with Hifi Sean. The song is piano-led house number with fun handclap section. The lyrics may sound religious at first, however it is more about love. Crystal sounds amazing as always! Check out the fun video ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H3w9BTzUBc

Crystal looks amazing! We love it!

"Testify" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Look under Hifi Sean. You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Like Crystal's Facebook page here, and follow her on Twitter. Like Hifi Sean's Facebook page here, and follow him on Twitter. And last but not least, you can like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

Cheers then,
—Davearama

Scared Of The Dark by Steps

Dear Poptastic Readers,

As we reported Tuesday, Steps are back to save disco pop with a brand-new song called "Scared Of The Dark." It is EPIC!

"Scared Of The Dark" is classic Steps with glorious strings. It starts off sounding like a ballad, but watch out, when it picks up you will think that it might just be ABBA for the modern times — Instead, it is Steps in 2017! Just have a listen ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeWTGMMbhjc

AMAZING! "Scared Of The Dark" is available on digital outlets everywhere! Buy (and stream) your copy today! You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. Be sure to like Steps official Facebook page and follow them on Twitter. While you're at it, please like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

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On One by Glass Slipper

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Glass Slipper are back with a brand-new funky jam called "On One" and you're going to love it! We do!

"On One" is fresh, funky, and fun. Brad has done a fantastic job with the music here. And Lisa's vocals are heavenly. Just have a listen ...

https://soundcloud.com/glass-slipper/on-one

Admit it ... you want to listen again. Go ahead. It is fantastic! One request: Radio Edit, please! ~;-)

"On One" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Women Of The Working Class by The Lovely Wars

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Happy International Women's Day! And as a lovely treat, The Lovely Wars have released a short acapella track called "Women Of The Working Class." And you can download it for free! What a gift!

The Lovely Wars

Didn't The Lovely Wars call it quits? We thought so. Perhaps this was recorded before they split. Anyway, here is what their SoundCloud says about the song.

"Written by Mal Finch, Women of the Working Class was adopted as the anthem of the Women Against Pit Closures campaign during the miners strike of 1984/85."

Here it is ...

https://soundcloud.com/thelovelywars/women-of-the-working-class-the-lovely-wars

Here are the lyrics ...

We are women, we are strong, 

We are fighting for our lives 

Side by side with the men 

Who work the nation's mines, 

United by the struggle, 

United by the past, 

And it's — Here we go! Here we go! 

For the women of the working class.  

Thank you, The Lovely Wars! And thank you women around the world. We love you!

Cheers then,

—Davearama

P.S. Ain from The Lovely Wars has new music coming soon. We can't wait!

Steps Return for 20th Anniversary!

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Some exciting news out of the UK, the group Steps have a new single out on Friday and a brand-new album on the way! 

Steps are: Claire, H, Faye, Lee, and Lisa

Hooray! Now, if you aren't familiar with them, we profiled their short-lived return in 2011. Click on the link to see what we wrote back then.

The new song is called "Scared of the Dark" and the new album is called Tears on the Dancefloor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tig81UrMa4M

We can't wait! Be sure to like Steps official Facebook page and follow them on Twitter. While you're at it, please like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. Come on Spice Girls ... You are next!

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Love Goes by Ulrika

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Last year, we fell in love with "Oh Sally!" by Ulrika. Now the Swedish singer is back with a banger called "Love Goes" and you're going to love it!

"Love Goes" is wonderful pop song, and lucky for us that Ulrika already has a video of it out. Check it out ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IamRMz_zDFc

Wasn't that nice? "Love Goes" by Ulrika is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. You can also listen to it on our 2017 Poptastic Playlist on Spotify!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. You can like Ulrika's official Facebook page here and follow her on Twitter. While you're at it, like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and follow Davearama on Twitter.

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Just Friends by Alice D

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Here is something for the weekend. "Just Friends" by Alice D was out last month of SoundCloud, and we are just getting around to it now.

"Just Friends" is a mellow RnB track with a groove that will have you want to be lounging around at pool. Just have a listen ...

https://soundcloud.com/root-seventy-three/just-friends

That was the perfect chill track for a Friday! You can download the track from SoundCloud.

Remember to like Alice D's official Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. Don't forget to like Poptastic Confessions Facebook page and you can follow Davearama on Twitter.

Cheers then,
—Davearama

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