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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Everlasting by Jody Watley

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Happy Birthday to the legendary Jody Watley! As a special birthday treat to her fans, The Queen of Cool has released a brand new single called "Everlasting." HOORAY!

"Everlasting" is a contemporary soulful track that makes you makes you feel great. The lyrics are about self empowerment. We absolutely love it! Some fans of Jody Watley might know of this song because it was a bonus track on the CD of her incredible 2014 album Paradise. However, It has never been on streaming or downloading platforms before, and the new single version is a fresh new mix by Alex Di Ciò! Yay! We've added the official audio to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...

"Everlasting" was written and produced by Jody Watley and Rodney Lee with additional production and mix by Alex Di Ciò. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify ...

Still a thrill,

—Davearama

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Kite by Benjamin Ingrosso

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Happy Monday! Let's start this week off with a bang! It's been awhile since we have featured Swedish artist Benjamin Ingrosso. However, he has a new song out called "Kite" and it is quite infectious! In fact, we love it!

"Kite" is a fun uptempo pop song. It just one of those songs that makes you feel happy. Benjamin gives a great vocal performance with high and low vocals. It will have you smiling in no time. The music video is quite good, too. We are digging his new look with long hair and a beard. And as a bonus, we get to see his hairy chest! Swoon! See it on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...

"Kite" was written by Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare, Anya Jones, Benjamin Ingrosso, and Jon Shave. It was produced by Vargas & Lagola and Jon Shave. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify ...

Do you think about me,
— Sausi O'Sullivan

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Murder On The Dancefloor by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Dear Poptatic Readers,

Sophie Ellis-Bextor's 2001/2002 hit "Murder On The Dancefloor" is a hit again thanks to the movie Saltburn, which uses the song in a fantastic scene of the movie. Today, we look back at the classic.

"Murder On The Dancefloor" was originally released in the UK in early December of 2001, where it soared to #2 in the UK charts. It made a splash around the rest of the world in 2002 going Top 10 in 17 countries. In the USA, it went to #26 on the dance charts, and it was #39 on the dance singles sales, but radio wouldn't touch it because Sophie says "god damn" in the song, which was taboo back then. Maybe even now? Who knows.

The music video is a visual delight as the scene is a dance competition where Sophie starts taking out the better dancers in the competition. Dark humor at its best. Sophie looks absolutely amazing and gives a great performance in the music video. Watch it on our 2002 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Retro List ...

"Murder On The Dancefloor" was written by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Gregg Alexander. It was produced by Gregg Alexander and Matt Rowe. It was the second single from Sophie's debut solo album Read My Lips. The song was her biggest seller, but she did have a song go higher in the charts: "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" with Spiller went to #1 in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand in 2000.

In 2024, "Murder On The Dancefloor" really took off when the movie Saltburn went streaming on Prime Video. The song has gone back to #2 in the UK charts, and it is has finally broken the US Billboard Hot 100 debuting at #98 and peaking at #58.

Kudos to Sophie for the renewed success in a brilliant song. Poptastic Confessions wasn't around when it was first released, but have done retro playlists on Spotify, and Murder On The Dancefloor was #2 on our 2002 Poptastic Confessions Retro List on Spotify ..

We have featured plenty of Sophie's songs over the years. Check out these songs and where they placed on our year-end countdowns ...

"Can't Fight This Feeling" with Junior Caldera was #4 in 2010

"Not Giving Up On Us" with Amrin van Buuren was #15 in 2010

"Starlight" was #21 in 2011

"Young Blood" was #37 in 2013

"Runaway Daydreamer" was #41 in 2014

"Come With Us" was #42 in 2016

"Crystallise" was #30 in 2016

"Crying At The Discotheque" was #26 in 2020

"Hypnotized" with Wuh Oh was #3 in 2022

"Everything Is Sweet" was #36 in 2023

"Lost In The Sunshine" was #45 in 2023

"Deep In Vogue" with Rhyme So was #53 of 2023

"Breaking The Circle" was #79 in 2023

Music Gets The Best Of Me,

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Girls, Girls, Girls by Dolly Style

Dear Poptastic Readers.

Now that Sweden's sugary sweet girl group Dolly Style is no longer a trio, but a quartet, they have released a their first new song as foursome and it is called "Girls, Girls, Girls." We introduced the new character Yolly (who was Molly 2) in our review of "Mi Amor" earlier this month. If you aren't familiar with them, we have a history of the group at the bottom of this post.

"Girls Girls Girls" is a fun bop with lots of energy. It might start off a bit quiet, but it doesn't take long for it to go into full banger mode with the first chorus. There is even an unexpected saxophone. It even has a key change! Woo! UPDATE: We've added the music video to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...

"Girls Girls Girls" was written by Anders Wigelius, Caroline Aronsson, Jimmy Jansson, Michael Didriksson, Palle Hammarlund, and Robert Norberg. It was produced by Robert Norberg. It is available on streaming outlets. Listen to it on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear "Mi Amor" there!

Glitter under my nails,

—Davearama

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Dolly Style History (2015-2023)

Version 1.0: Molly 1, Holly 1, Polly 1 (2015)

"Hello Hi" (This was their first entry in Sweden's Melodifestivalen) in February 2015

Version 2.0: Molly 1, Holly 1, Polly 2 (2015)

"Cherry Gum" in May 2015

"Upsy Daisy" in September 2015

Version 3.0: Polly 2, Holly 1, Molly 2 (2016)

"Rollercoaster" (This was their second entry in Sweden's Melodifestivalen) in 2016

"Unicorns & Ice Cream" in August 2016

Version 4.0: Holly 1, Molly 2, Polly 3 (2016-2017)

"Young & Restless" in October 2016

"Tänd Ett Ljus" in December 2016

"Bye Bye Bby Boo" in April 2017

"Moonlight"/"Glitter" in July 2017

Version 5.0: Molly 2, Polly 3, Holly 2 (2018)

"L-O-V-E" in August 2018

"Hush Little Baby (VIP)" (Molly 2 Solo) in October 2018

"Red Lights" (Holly 2 Solo) in October 2018

"B-A-B-Y" (Polly 3 Solo) in November 2018

Version 6.0: Holly 2, Polly 4, Molly 2 (2019)

"Habibi" (This was their third entry in Sweden's Melodifestivalen) in February 2019

"Sunrise" in May 2019

"How Far I'll Go" in June 2019

Version 7.0: Molly 3, Holly 2, Polly 4 (2019-2021)

"Sayonara" in November 2019

"FRKN Perfect" in January 2020

"Boom Boom Box" in April 2020

"Open Your Arms (It's X-mas)" in November 2020

"Kick It & Break It" in January 2021

"We R" in April 2021

Version 8.0: Molly 4, Holly 2, Polly 4 (2021-2023)

"Christmas Lights" in December 2021

"Bam Bam" in May 2022

"Dance Til Tomorrow" in March 2023

"Jump" in June 2023

"Mi Amor" in December 2023

Version 9.0: Yolly 1, Molly 4, Polly 4, Holly 2 (2024)

"Girls, Girls, Girls" in January 2024

Thursday, January 25, 2024

You Want My ... by Bright Light Bright Light

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Bright Light Bright Light (aka Rod Thomas) has a new song out called "You Want My ..." and we quite like it and think you will, too.

"You Want My ..." is a mid-tempo pop song about a relationship that is over and the other one still wants sex. It's a great "look what you're missing out on" song. The music video is a visual delight. Watch it on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...

"You Want My ..." was written Rod Thomas and Ian Masterson, who also produced the track. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify ...

Love, Truth & Honesty,

—Sausi O'Sullivan

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Holiday '23 by Parralox

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Have we got a treat for you. Parralox has released Holiday '23 and this year it is an EP instead of a full album. There definitely is a standout track here, and you might not guess it just looking at the track listing.

If you aren't familiar with their Holiday Series, Parralox releases an album/EP each year and mostly it is cover versions, but not always. Check out our reviews for Holiday '15, Holiday '16, Holiday '17, Holiday '18, Holiday '19, Holiday '20, and Holiday '22. We didn't do reviews of Holiday '14 or Holiday '21.

"Never Let Me Down Again" is a cover of the Depeche Mode song from 1987. This is a pretty faithful cover of the original. John is on vocals, and he sounds great.

"Walk The Night" has taken this cult classic originally recorded by Skatt Brothers and turned it into a synth pop power track. The original version was used in the movie M3GAN during the robotic doll's dance scene. It has since become a trend online with fans doing their own dances. This sounds like early Kraftwork or Human League with a modern twist. John commands this track. The music video uses footage of a dance troupe doing an extended dance routine. Check it out on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...

"Kickstart My Heart (Instrumental)" is just that. It is a cover of the Mötley Crüe song turned into a synth pop delight.

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"My Life" is indeed a cover of the Billy Joel classic. We weren't expecting this one. How can this sound more 80s than the original? Amazing. Have a listen ...

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"Never Let Me Down Again" was written by Martin Gore.

"Walk The Night" was written by David Andes and Richie Fontana.

"Kickstart My Heart (Instrumental)" was written by Nikki Sixx.

"My Life" was written by Billy Joel.

All songs were produced by John von Ahlen.

Holiday '23 is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added all of the tracks to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify ...

Crying on the dancefloor,
—Davearama

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Rather Kill My Feelings by Flora Summers

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Last year, new artist Flora Summers captivated us with her first 3 singles, all of which did really well on our Top 101 Songs of 2023: "Obsessions" (#42), "Sweet Summer Feels" (#8), and "Little While Longer" (#28). She has just released her 4th single "Rather Kill My Feelings." Let's check it out!

"Rather Kill My Feelings" is a slow, quiet acoustic affair with raw emotions. Flora sings about being in love, but considers maybe it is better to not get her heart hurt. It's a beautiful song. Have a listen to the official audio on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...

"Rather Kill My Feelings" was written and produced by Ida Johansson. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify ...

Sweet summer feels,

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