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Friday, August 28, 2020

I'm Here Bitch, No One Above, Unification Vibration, Earth Walkers, The Get Down, and Givin It To You by Glass Slipper

Dear Poptastic Readers,

 Our favorite deep house duo Glass Slipper have been very busy this year! We featured 3 of their songs in June, and since then they've had 6 more releases and they have more on the way. So let's catch up!

The one we are most excited about is called "I'm Here Bitch." It has lots of remixes, but our favorite is the Dutchman Soul Mogue Radio Mix. That is also the mix featured in the music video, which features a brief cameo from our very own Sausi O'Sullivan. See if you can spot her! Woo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c57RkpI1AYs


Next up is "No One Above" ... And it comes in a radio edit! This dance pop song has a big vocal from Lisa, like most of their songs. This also has a club mix, and an instrumental club mix. Have a listen ...



"Unification Vibration" is a fun song, too. The music is dark with glorious uplifting vocals. It comes in a dub and instrumental mix. Hear it here ...



 "Earth Walkers" doesn't have a radio edit, but it does have a fun bass groove. There is also a b-side/double a-side called "Passing Through." The release of this has a remix for both songs. Hear them on Spotify.

"The Get Down" is a house number with some funk thrown in for good fun. There is a vocal mix and a dub mix. Hear them on Spotify.

 "Given It To You" is a bit more downtempo and very lounge house. This also comes with a dub mix. Hear them on Spotify.

 All of these songs were written and produced by Glass Slipper. We've added all of them to our 2020 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~


Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

Dark Hearts by Annie

Dear Poptastic Readers,
Annie has recently released the third single from her upcoming album, and this one is the title track called "Dark Hearts."

"Dark Hearts" is a mid-tempo pop song with a bang! It has a lovely melody and Annie's vocals are delightful. It even has a key change near the end. We love it. Have a listen ...


"Dark Hearts" was written by Annie and Stefan Storm, who also produced the track. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! We've added it to our 2020 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~

You'll also hear Annie's previous singles from the new album on the playlist ...



Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Húsavík (My Hometown) by My Marianne & Will Ferrell

Dear Poptastic Readers,

 We weren't sure about the new Will Ferrell movie about the Eurovision Song Contest, but we watched and loved it! Sure, there were some really silly parts, but the movie really had some nice moments. Also, the music was awesome! That brings us to the song "Húsavík (My Hometown)" by My Marianne & Will Ferrell. The movie is called Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.

Who is My Marianne? It is Swedish singer Molly Sandén using an alias. She sings all of Rachel McAdams songs in the movie.
Molly Sandén is My Marianne

 "Húsavík (My Hometown)" is mostly sung in English, but there is some Icelandic, too. Thus, the name. The song is the big moment of the movie. It is the power ballad of all power ballads and it has the goosebump factor. Especially the BIG note at the end. If you haven't seen the movie yet, be warned, this music video will give parts of the movie away.

Wasn't that fab? My Marianne/Molly Sandén also recorded an acoustic version and made a music video for it. See that here ...

"Húsavík (My Hometown)" was written and produced by Savan Kotecha, Fat Max Gsus, and Rickard Göransson. We've added it to our 2020 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~

Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Drunk On Emotions by Clara Mae

Dear Poptastic Readers,

 Not sure how we missed this, but Clara Mae had a new single out last month called "Drunk On Emotions" and we just learned about it this week. D'oh!

"Drunk On Emotions" is song about wanting your ex back even though they are with someone else. All that over a lovely melody and an emotional beat. As always, Clara does a stellar job on the vocals. Check out the adorable lyric video!

And if you like that, Clara Mae has even recorded a stripped down version of the song and made a video for it, too!

"Drunk On Emotions" was written by Clara, Cassandra Ströberg, and Nicki Adamsson, who also produced the track. "Drunk On Emotions" is available on digital outlets everywhere. You can even get the stripped version, as well as the CID remix. We've added the original version to our 2020 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear Clara Mae's previous singles "More Than OK", "Run Into You", and "Lost Without You" on the playlist, too! Enjoy!~

Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

What Do You Want From Me by Ben Davidson

Dear Poptastic Readers,

 Ben Davidson released a single called "What Do You Want From Me" last month, and we are just getting around to featuring. Better late than never as we always say.

"What Do You Want From Me" is an emotional mid-tempo pop song. Ben gives a great vocal performance. Have a listen here ...

There is also a mid-tempo mix by Lostchild, and a Handbag House mix that aimed right at the dance floor. "What Do You Want From Me" was written by Ben Davidson and Dan Scholes, and produced by Dan at DSM Music.

 "What Do You Want From Me" is available on digital outlets everywhere. By your copy today! We've added it to our 2020 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~


Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Friday, August 14, 2020

Ultra Violet (Re-issue) by Bananarama

Dear Poptastic Readers,

 Bananarama have re-issued their 1995 album Ultra Violet and it is on vinyl for the first time ever. It is also available in the UK on streaming services for the first time. The only thing missing is the re-issue on CD. We'll get to that a bit later.

To truly understand Ultra Violet, you have to know some of the history about what was going on with Bananarama at the time. In 1993, Bananarama parted ways with their record company London Records. Sara and Keren took some time off and headed back to the studio in 1994 to record an album on their own dime—it was self-funded with producer Gary Miller at the helm. It was Bananarama's first indie album. They would then shop the album around to different labels in various territories. Sadly, it was never released in the UK, until now that is.
The cover in Canada

 Ultra Violet mostly has the eurodance pop sound, which was popular during the 90s. However, there are some mid-tempo ballads here, too.
The album in Japan

 It was first released in Asia under the name I Found Love, which was also the first single in Japan. Bananarama recorded the original version with producer Tetsuya Komuro, and the ROZi Mix was mixed by Maximizor. The music video has the remix. Watch it here ...


The next single released was "Every Shade Of Blue", which is also the lead track of the album. It was a rather moody dance pop song with with a wonderful melody. It had lots of remixes and it was popular in dance clubs around the world in 1995 and 1996. Check out the music video here ...


"Rhythm Of Life" is a fun song, and there were rumors back in the day that this would be a single. It wasn't, but there is a video of them in Canada performing the song. See it here ...



The album version of "Take Me To Your Heart" is a bit adult contemporary. However, the song was remixed for the single in 1996 and it is quite uplifting. Speaking of remixes, there were techno, disco, and reggae versions. Quite fun! Check out the charming video of Sara and Keren spending the day in a park ...



There were plans to release "Prove Your Love" as a single. Even remixes were commissioned by Curb Records in the USA. Those mixes done by Vinny Vero eventually were released on iTunes in America. Check out this performance in Japan ... 

We've always had a soft spot for "Take Me Away." Especially the second verse: "How can I love you more? Heaven knows that you're the one I waited for" ... It's just a lovely song about being in love. Have a listen ...

"System" picks back up the Eurodance beat and it is rather electrifying. Just have a listen ...

The slowest song on the album is "Maybe The Next Time." This ballad has some R-n-B elements. It's very chill. Hear it here ...



The title alone of "You've Really Got Something" is a nod to Bananarama's past (Really Saying Something). It really is so much fun. Too bad it wasn't a single because it is ACE. Here's hoping they revisit this tune some day. Check it out ...

"Time Out" keeps up the momentum with another hi-nrg track with clever lyrics in the verses. Take some time out to listen to it ...



"Don't Stop Me Now" doesn't stop the beats on this stomper. The glorious chorus is testament that this should have been a single contender, too. Get your dancing shoes on with this one ...

A slight change of pace with "Give In To Me" ... no, it's not a ballad, but a dance track with a rather fast jungle beat with whispering vocals. The result was unlike anything we've heard from Bananarama before, or since. You can also hear some solo vocals happening ...



Now the US version of Ultra Violet included the original version "I Found Love" as the last track. It was left off the European releases. It is on the new vinyl version! Yay! We think the original version is best. It's just so slinky! Watch a live performance of it here ...



Ultra Violet may have lacked a big record label with a lot of money, but it did not lack on gorgeous melodies, fun lyrics, and a good time. That's really what we want from Bananarama, right? Ultra Violet is a great dance pop album, and if you haven't heard it, have a listen on Spotify, but to truly support the artist, pay for a download or buy the physical product.

Sadly, the latest reissue is not available on CD. We hope one day it is, because it would lovely to have all of the remixes on it. But for now, you can order the vinyl from Amazon.
Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

Nerves Of Steel by Erasure

Dear Poptastic Readers,

 Erasure are out with a new single called "Nerves Of Steel" from their upcoming album The Neon, which will be released later this month. This follows the lead single "Hey Now (I Think I Got A Feeling)."

"Nerves Of Steel" is a mid-tempo synth pop song that has a nice melody. It has the classic Erasure sound with an emotional chorus. For the music video, they got some famous drag queens to lip sync. Check it out ...


"Nerves Of Steel" was written and produced by Erasure. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. We've added it to our 2020 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~

Cheers then,
—Davearama

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Lonely Girl by REYNA

Dear Poptastic Readers,

 Pop sister duo REYNA just released their third single of the year and this one is called "Lonely Girl." We think you are going to love it.

"Lonely Girl" is one of those songs with sad lyrics with happy beat and melody. We think this is another great song from REYNA. The video is super cute, too. Just have a look ...


Wasn't that nice? Yes, it was. "Lonely Girl" was written by Reyna Sisters Hannah Gabriela Banuelos, Victoriah Banuelos, and the producer of the song Jordan Witzigreuter. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added it to our 2020 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear their previous singles "Clueless" (released in December of 2019), "Saw You With Somebody Else", and "Coachella" there. Enjoy!~


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—Davearama

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Friday, August 7, 2020

En Stilla Depression by Lena Philipsson

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Today we are featuring a song sung in Swedish by Lena Philipsson. The song is called “En Stilla Depression” (which translates to “A Silent Depression”).


Lena Philipsson has been one of Sweden’s most-loved singers since the 80s! Since she took part in Melodifestivalen, her country’s internal selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, for three years in a row, and by achieving a huge success with all her three entries. 

Since then, she has had an amazing career in Sweden, scoring many hits and becoming one of their most acclaimed popstars (which, considering how many there are in Sweden, is quite a feat). There was a small period of time in the late 90s and early noughties in which she didn’t release many songs. But she had one of the most phenomenal comebacks in history in 2004 when she won Melodifestivalen and since then she’s Sweden’s reigning pop queen. She has just released her 14th album Maria Magdalena, and it’s one of the most poptastic releases of this year! 


Her current single “En Stilla Depression” (A Silent Depression), despite the title, is a bright pop number, which reminds us of Ace of Base a lot! The music video was directed by Lena herself! It shows 4 sides of her, simultaneously! We love how she doesn’t take herself too seriously! Have a look …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPTMQC9xWiU

There’s also a just-released remix pack for the song, featuring 3 reinterpretations with songwriter/producer Linda Sonnvik at the helm. Our favorite is the Sonnvik x partillemartin Remix! Have a listen ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10c3qa376ho

If you like listening to pop music on other languages than English, Lena Phillipson’s discography is a goldmine just waiting for you! Don’t miss it!

“En Stilla Depression” was written by Lena Philipsson. It was produced by Anders Hansson. The remixes were done by Linda Sonnvik with partillemartin, Kentomen, and Valence. We've add the original version and all 3 remixes to  our 2020 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~


Shine on,
—Raoni

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