Higher Love by Kygo & Whitney Houston

Dear Poptastic Readers, 

About 2 months ago, we heard there was a new Whitney Houston song and we weren't quite sure how we felt about it. Well, the music video was released this week and we finally checked it out. We were quite delighted. The song is called "Higher Love" and we think you'll know it.

"Higher Love" is a remake of the 1986 Steve Winwood classic. In 1990, Whitney recorded her version of this song as a bonus track for her Japanese edition of her album Be My Baby Tonight. It was never released anywhere else, nor was it on any streaming services. Apparently the Houston family approached Norwegian producer Kygo and asked him to remix the track. The result is a glorious feel-good pop anthem. Check it out in the super-cute music video ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR49dyo-y0E

Pretty amazing, right? "Higher Love" is available on digital outlets everywhere. It has already hit #1 on the US Dance Chart, #2 in the UK, #9 in Sweden, and #10 in Switzerland.  Buy your copy today. We've added it to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Woo!

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Sunny Day (Japanese Version) by Daphne & Celeste

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And now for something different ... Daphne & Celeste have re-recorded their fantastic song "Sunny Day" in Japanese. If that isn't fabulous enough, they've gone and released the music video for "Sunny Day" with the Japanese version!

We haven't ever featured a song sung in Japanese, so this is a first for Poptastic Confessions. So what's like? Well, a lot of extra syllables, but it works. Sadly, Daphne & Celeste aren't actually in the music video. Instead, they are Japanese animation characters dancing around in a video game. Have a look ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF5g_8qh1Kw

Wasn't that cute? Yes, it was! Now, if you don't know the English version, which was on their fantastic album Daphne & Celeste Save The World, you can hear it here ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTmXoiK4l6c

We've added the Japanese version to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear the Max Tundra Extended Mix, which we featured earlier this month. Enjoy!~

Last year, Daphne & Celeste had 2 song in our Top 100 songs of 2018 ...

"Alarms" was #2 in our Top 100 Songs of 2018

"BB" came in at #22

Stay tuned in December to see where "Sunny Day" lands in our Top 100 Songs of 2019.

Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Change Of Heart by Parralox

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Fantastic news! Parralox has just released their third and final single from their amazing Subculture album. The new single is the fantastic "Change Of Heart." Earlier this month, we reviewed their best-of album called Singles¹.

The song has been a favourite of ours ever since we first heard it. We are very happy that it finally got a single release. The song features John on lead vocals, and Peter Wilson on backing vocals. As for the music video, a Panda goes on a funny rampage in Battery Park in New York City! He is following the footsteps of Desperately Seeking Susan. You'll want to watch it to the end to see who is in that Panda suit. Have a look ...

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Wasn't that awesome? Yes, it was! The video version of "Change Of Heart" has been remixed by Italoconnection. Our favourite version of the song is still the album version. You can hear it in all its glory here ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr2js6oIgmI

As for the single EP, there are also 2 more mixes by Lifelike and DMT. There is also a remix of "Paradise" by Sean Quinn. Now you might remember "Paradise" was Parralox's previous single and it was sung by Marcella Detroit (It was also Lucky #13 in our Top 100 Songs of 2018). This remix of "Paradise" features former Nova singer Lillia on lead vocals (She also sang "Give Me Back My Loving" on Subculture). The other remix is of "Voyager" sung by the lovely Louise Love. 

"Change Of Heart" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! We've added the remixes of "Change Of Heart" to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify! Enjoy!~

We'd also like to take this time to point out that Parralox has done rather well on our year end countdowns. Check out these lovelies ...

"Crying On The Dancefloor" was our #2 song of 2014

"Wildlife" was our #3 song of 2015

"Astronaut" was our #9 song of 2015

"Electric Nights" was our #1 song of 2017

"Paradise" was our #13 song of 2018

Stay tuned for our 2019 countdown in December to see where "Change Of Heart" will land.


Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Love Eternally by Haywoode

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Haywoode is back with a new single called "Love Eternally" and it is aimed right at the dance floor. You might remember that we featured her previous single "Look My Way" back in March.

"Love Eternally" is a fun dance pop song with a great melody. Haywoode give a great vocal performance. You have your choice of which version you like best with the Project K Radio Mix, which is a bit more dance oriented, or the Matt Pop album version (featured below), which we think is more suited to pop radio. Have a listen ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQGqhSLXjW4

Wasn't that nice. "Love Eternally" is available on digital outlets everywhere. It even has a nice remix package by Project K and Matt Pop, as well as an instrumental version for all you karoke queens! We've added the Matt Pop version to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear her previous single "Look My Way" there. Woo!~

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Mine and Venice by Magdalena Bay

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Back in February, we were introduced to indie pop duo Magdalena Bay with their song "Money Lover." In May, we featured their song "Only If You Want To." Well, since then, they've released 2 more songs so this us catching up with Magdalena Bay.

"Mine" was released at the beginning of July. The verses sound like a ballad, but then the choruses are a mid-tempo bang. However, it doesn't last long as the song is rather short. Check out the music video here ...

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"Venice" is the brand new song. It is very dreamy song and perfect for the end of summer. It has a lounge kind of feel to it. There is a lyric video so you get all the words down. Hooray! Have a look ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCI3KNDgnqA

Wasn't that nice? Yes, it was. Both "Mine" and "Venice" are available on digital outlets everywhere. Support the artist and buy the track. We've added both to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear some of their previous songs there. Woo!

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Like Like by Lostchild

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Happy Monday! Today we would like to introduce you Lostchild. Perhaps you already know of him, but he is new to us! We were just sent his new song "Like Like" on Friday, and we quite like like it.

So who is Lostchild? Well, he is solo artist from the England, and he happens to be gay and super cute. We aren't sure of his actual name, but no matter. "Like Like" is amazing pop song which talks about the frustrations of friends finding their life partners while Lostchild is still trying to find someone to like. It is endearing. He really rocks the white overalls in the music video. Have a look ...

https://youtu.be/jYDeuoo59bs

Wasn't that nice? Yes, it was! "Like Like" is available on digital outlets everywhere. In fact, it is also an EP with 2 other tracks, an acoustic version of "Like Like" as well as a remix, too! Aren't we lucky? Buy your copy today. Since Lostchild is new to us, we are also going to enjoy listening to his back catalogue of songs. We've added "Like Like" to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~

Cheers then,
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Looking For A Hug, So Jaded, and I'm A Dreamer by unperfect

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Back in February, we introduced you to a new girl group called unperfect. Yes, their name is spelled with a lowercase u. Since then, they've released 3 singles and an EP called Yeah, Why Not and somehow we missed it all. So today we are catching up with unperfect.

Back in April, they released a fun track called "Looking For A Hug." It actually feels like the perfect next step from their debut single "Gots To Give The Girl." This song picks up the beat as well as the fun level. It still feels like it is almost a jam session. Check out the music video ...

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

"So Jaded" is the third and final single from their debut EP Yeah, Why Not. It is a dark little pop song with some interesting beats and melodies. Check it out ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuzRGU75LOM

And that brings us up to their latest single "I'm A Dreamer", which is not on their debut EP. This is a fun track was released in June, and it is perfect for a summer playlist. The music video is super cute, too. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8LJDN6w9zc

All of unperfect's songs are available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copies today. We've added all of these to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear their debut single "Gots To Give The Girl" there. Woo!

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Feels Like Summer by Samuel Jack

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Before summer ends, we want to share with you this easy going jam called "Feels Like Summer" by Samuel Jack. 

Who is Samuel Jack? Well, this is the first we heard of him, too. He is from England and he has an amazing powerful soulful voice. "Feels Like Summer" really showcases his vocals and it has a fun horn section. Check it out ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ5F7XW2BF4

"Feels Like Summer" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. There is even a Lhotse Remix. We've added both versions to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Woo!~

Love, Truth & Honesty,
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Sunny Day (Max Tundra Extended Remix) by Daphne & Celeste

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We got the biggest shock on Friday when out of the blue it was announced that the fabulous Daphne & Celeste were releasing a new single called "Sunny Day." We know the track well as it is one of our favourites from their fantastic 2018 album Daphne & Celeste Save The World. Click on the name of the album to read our poptastic review. It was our favourite album of 2018!

The single release is actually a remix EP that will be released on September 13. However, the Max Tundra Extended Remix is available right away. It is 2 extra minutes of FUN of the glorious album version. It really is a fun and uplifting song that makes you smile and feel all happy inside. Just have a listen here ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2s2CvjBeQQ

The remix EP also includes the Dutch Uncles Remix, Jilk's Awesome Funeral Mix, Chilly Gonzales Solo Piano Version, and a Japanese version. We can't wait to hear that. You can pre-order the track on digital outlets everywhere. In the meantime, we've added the Max Tundra Extended Mix to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~

Don't forget: Daphne & Celeste's previous single "Alarms" was #2 in our Top 100 Songs of 2018. Their other 2018 single "BB" came in at #22.

Cheers then,
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Don't Break My Heart Again by Peter Wilson

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Australian singer Peter Wilson is back with a new single called "Don't Break My Heart Again" and it is the first single from his forthcoming album Change Of Heart. You might remember Peter had a duet last year with with Sean Smith called "Verona." It came in at #14 on our Top 100 Songs of 2018.

"Don't Break My Heart" is an emotional dance pop song. It has a retro feel to it, but at the same time it doesn't sound dated. It has a great melody, and Peter really delivers the vocals. Have a listen ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8z9USUAZJM

Wasn't that nice? Yes, it was. "Don't Break My Heart Again" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Lucky for you, there is a nice remix package with mixes from Stormby, RetroTeque, and Sakgra. Buy your copy today! We've added the original mix to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~

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Deeper Love by Lina Hedlund

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Great news! Lina Hedlund from Alcazar has another brand-new song out! It is called "Deeper Love" and it is deeply fab.

We just featured her previous single "Breathe" last month. "Deeper Love" picks up the pace where "Breathe" left off. Now, it starts off a bit slow, but just wait, the beat does kick in and it becomes a glorious pop tune. We love it. Have a listen here ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHK6fRdBY9w

Wasn't that nice? Yes, it was! Unfortunately, it isn't available for download everywhere. However, you can stream it. We've added it to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear Lina's previous 2019 singles "Victorious" and "Breathe" there. Enjoy!~

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