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Friday, June 24, 2022

Love Hangover (Justin Faust Remix) by Rikky Disco

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Happy Friday! Just in time for the weekend, Rikky Disco's latest glorious disco pop single "Love Hangover" has been remixed by Munich-based producer Justin Faust.

Justin takes the song straight to the dance floor giving the song a new energy while keeping the best bits from the song. Have a listen ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_H0F33f--s

If that wasn't FABULOUS enough, Rikky Disco recently had a Love Hangover Release Party and their performance is on video! WOO! They sing, "Getting High", "Deep In Love", "Love In A Hopeless Place", and "Love Hangover" not once, but twice! Have a look ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDCFVW5dzyc&t=1161s

"Love Hangover" was written and produced by Christian Jonson (aka Chris Tall) and Fanny Wahlqvist (aka Fanacy). Together they are Rikky Disco! It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added it to our 2022 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Please remember to use Spotify as a way to hear new music. The best way to support the artists are to buy their music. Please do so!

Cheers then,

—Davearama

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

In Love With The Night by Sean Smith

Dear Poptastic Readers,

English singer Sean Smith is back with a new song called "In Love With The Night." From the first chords, you know you are going to like this song.

"In Love With The Night" features a big vocal from Sean that is reminiscent of Steve Perry of Journey, but this sounds nothing like a Journey song, nor does Sean sound like Steve. However, the song is so euphoric that it stirs up some of those same nostalgic emotions when hearing this song. The verses are really feature Sean's amazing vocal abilities, and then a big build to the chorus and dance bit. Our only complaint is that it is too short. Have a listen ...

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

"In Love With The Night" was written and produced by Justin Busch. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added the "In Love With The Night" to our 2022 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Please remember to use Spotify as a way to hear new music. The best way to support the artists are to buy their music. Please do so!

Cheers then,

—Davearama

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Our 11th Anniversary!

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Today, this little music blog celebrates its 11th anniversary. We are very proud of what we have accomplished in the last 11 years. We highlight new music that gets overlooked by the masses, whether it be independent artists, veteran artists, or artists from other countries. We prove time and time again that there is much more to pop music than mainstream radio.

Poptastic Confessions was founded by Davearama, a self-proclaimed lover of unpopular pop music. The blog was originally called Davearama’s Guide to Poptastic Music, but he changed the name to take the focus away from him. Plus, we have had various contributors over the years.

We’ve been able to feature some interviews of our favourite artists over the years. We need to do more, and we hope to do more. In the meantime, check out these interviews that we have featured …

Sara Dallin of Bananarama*

Keren Woodward of Bananarama*

Jacquie O’Sullivan formerly of Bananarama*

Annikafiore formerly of Alcazar

Ani Saunders (AKA Ani Glass) formerly of The Pipettes

Gwenno formerly of The Pipettes

Felix formerly of Le Kid (now in RABBII)

Lisa Cork-Twiss formerly of Real McCoy (now Glass Slipper)

Alice D

John von Ahlen of Parralox

Isle Of You

Francine Belle

*The original interviews were done by Davearama for

Pop Life, The Unofficial Bananarama Fanzine

For our 10thanniversary last year, several artists sent us videos wishing us a happy 10th anniversary. Watch all of the videos on this playlist below. They are in this order: Glass Slipper, Annikafiore, Christie, Carda, Normski, Clara Mae, Isle Of You, Chris Tall, Francine Belle, Ani Glass, Alice D, Henrikes, Gabby of REYNA, Jody Watley, John von Ahlen of Parralox, and Davearama.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePFqMClUvss&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ5LLdNjooU4sPmqzj4B_z1V

We are also known for our year-end countdowns of our favourite songs of the year. It pretty much takes up most of December as we highlight one song each day in the Top 21. It takes a lot of work narrowing down the list and putting it in order. We basically have to start in early to mid-November each year to have it ready in time. Check out our top songs by year ...

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

To all of the artists and readers who have mentioned us on social media, shared our posts on social media, we thank you so very much. It really means a lot to us.

Check out our new 2022 YouTube playlist ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho097oBrfuw&list=PL8ch-6GbsSQ6cvgYDm65xfK0LAGkiXf4D

We also have a 2022 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Please remember to use Spotify as a way to hear new music. The best way to support the artists are to buy their music. Please do so!

Cheers then,

—The Poptastic Confessions Collective

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Masquerade by Bananarama

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Pop legends Bananarama (Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward) release their single called "Masquerade" today! It is also the title track of their upcoming album Masquerade, which will be released July 22. The duo is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Their previous single (aka teaser track) "Favourite" was released at the end of April.

"Masquerade" is a different approach for Bananarama as the song is a bit downtempo, but not a ballad. The sound is epic electronica dream pop and the music almost sounds like the Pet Shop Boys produced it. The music video was filmed at a castle and it premieres on YouTube on Friday.

In the meantime, you can listen to the song here ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BilEd9gibk4

The album Masquerade will be released on July 22. Not only will it be released digitally, but on vinyl, CD, and cassette. Each format will be getting a different colored artwork. The CD will have green, the red and and blue vinyls will have red and blue covers, and the cassette will be purple. Order your physical copies and merchandise here. Here is the tracklisting for the new album ...

Masquerade

1. Favourite

2. Stay Wild

3. Velvet Lies

4. Masquerade

5. Running With The Night

6. Bad Love

7. Let's Go Outside

8. Brand New

9. Need A Little More Time

10. Forever Young

11. Waiting For The Sun To Shine

"Masquerade" was written by Sara and Keren with Ian Masterson, who also produced the track. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added the "Masquerade" to our 2022 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear their previous teaser track "Favourite" there. Please remember to use Spotify as a way to hear new music. The best way to support the artists are to buy their music. Please do so!

Cheers then,

—Davearama

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

I Specialize In Love by Tia Kofi × Little Boots + Burn This House by J. Worra featuring Little Boots

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Even though Little Boots recently had a baby, and an album out at the beginning of the year, she has recently released 2 new dance tracks. WOO! For the most recent song, Little Boots has teamed up with drag queen Tia Kofi for a remake of "I Specialize In Love." It was originally released by Sharon Brown in 1982 and by Exposé in 1995.

"I Specialize In Love" is a dance-house pop song with glorious beat. Little Boots and Tia take turns with the verses. Listen the studio version here, and you can watch a live performance at the Mighty Hoopla music festival this past weekend ...

We also learned that Little Boots recently had another dance song with J. Worra called "Burn This House." It is a full on dance song with Little Boots on lead vocals. Check it out ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuaoJA_mvQ0

"I Specialize In Love" was written by Lotti Gordon and Richard Scher. It was produced by Moto Blanco.

"Burn This House" was written by Victoria Hesketh (aka Little Boots) and Jamie Sitter. It was produced by J. Worra.

Both are available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added both to our 2022 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Please remember to use Spotify as a way to hear new music. The best way to support the artists are to buy their music. Please do so!

Cheers then,

—Davearama

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Monday, June 6, 2022

Brightsider by Dagny

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Dagny is back with a new song called "Brightsider." You might remember that we featured her duet with Astrid S "Pretty" back in January.

"Brightsider" is a glorious pop song about always seeing the brighter sides of situations. It's perfect when you are down and out. The music video is super cute with Dagny driving around in a convertible and in a field with yellow flowers. Check it out ...

"Brightsider" was written by Dagny and Nick Hahn with Cato Sunberg and Kent Sunberg, who both produced the track. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added it to our 2022 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify.Please remember to use Spotify as a way to hear new music. The best way to support the artists are to buy their music. Please do so!

Cheers then,

—Davearama

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Friday, June 3, 2022

Platinum Megamix by Steps

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Happy Friday! Super-pop group Steps are releasing a new greatest hits album this summer called the Platinum Collection, which features 2 new songs "Hard 2 Forget" and "The Runner." We think the later is a remake of the Three Degrees song, which Bananarama covered for their 2009 album Viva. This week, Steps released the "Platinum Megamix."

"Platinum Megamix" is just that: a mix of their greatest hits. However, there is a fun surprise in there as it features their yet-to-be-released single "Hard 2 Forget." The music video is quite well done. Have a look ...

Are you ready for this? "Platinum Megamix" was written by: Ali Thomson, Andreas Carlsson, Andrew Frampton, Barry Gibb, Barry Upton; Bernard Edwards, Carl Ryden, Erik Bernholm, Fiona Bevan, Greg Kurstin, Henrik Sethsson, James Abrahart, Jörgen Elofsson, Karl Twigg, Keren Woodward, Lance Ellington, Mark Topham, Marvin Morrow, Matt Aitken, Maurice Gibb, Michael Jay Margules, Mike Stock, N/A, Nile Rodgers, Pete Waterman, Rita Campbell, Robin Gibb, Sara Dallin, Sia Furler, Stella Attar, Steve Crosby, Thomas G:son, and Vincent Cannady.

It was produced by: Carl Ryden, Karl Twigg, Mark Topham, N/A, Pete Waterman, David Kreuger, Josef Larossi, Julian Gringell, The Alias, Topham, Andreas Romdhane, Barry Stone, Jörgen Elofsson, Pete Hofmann, Twigg, Jon Dixon, Lance Ellington, and Pete Frampton.

"Platinum Megamix" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added it to our 2022 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Please remember to use Spotify as a way to hear new music. The best way to support the artists are to buy their music. Please do so!

Cheers then,

—Davearama

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Today is Jody Watley Day!

Dear Poptastic Readers,

This year, The Queen of Cool and Grammy Award Winner Jody Watley is celebrating the 35^th anniversary of her self-titled debut album. The city of Atlanta, Georgia has declared today as Jody Watley Day! AND Jody has received the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award! HOORAY! Read more about it on her website: JodyWatley.net. #JodyWatleyDay

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As you know here at Poptastic Confessions that we love Jody Watley’s music and we think she is an AMAZING artist who has been putting out quality music for the past 35 years. Of course, Jody is most well-known for her amazing singles:

“Looking For A New Love”

“Friends” featuring Eric B. and Rakim

“Everything”

“I Want You”

“I’m The One You Need”

Poptastic Confessions has been featuring Jody’s music for the last 9 years and these are the songs with their placements in our year end countdowns (She's been at #1 twice!) ...

“Nightlife” was #1 in 2013

"Dancing Out" with French Horn Rebellion & Young Empires was #32 of 2013

“Dancer” was #3 in 2014

“Sanctuary” was #21 in 2014

“SlowDance” with SRL was #18 in 2015

“The Mood” with SRL was #1 in 2016

“O.R.I.G.In.A.L.” with SRL was #25 in 2016

“Waiting In Vain” was #5 in 2018

“The Passion” with SRL was #17 in 2018

"Just Werrrk" with French Horn Rebellion was #48 of 2018

“Good Good Reason” with Brian Power was #6 in 2019

"The Healing" was lucky #13 in 2020

"Weigh On Me" with SRL was #57 in 2020

"Not A Single Day Goes By" was #12 in 2021

"Whenever" was #41 in 2021

In January of 2019, we had a post wishing Jody a very Happy 60th Birthday! We also featured a playlist with our Top 60 favourite Jody Watley songs. You can listen here ...

It's in the music!

—Davearama

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