Welcome to Poptastic Confessions! This blog is dedicated to glorious, unashamed alternative pop music! We hope to share new music with you that you might not have heard before because it is usually overlooked by the masses. Of course, we'll always encourage you to buy the music legally to support the artists. Enjoy! —Davearama, editor of Poptastic Confessions
Swedish artist Darin is back with a new song called "Moonlight." Earlier this year, we featured his song "Electric."
"Moonlight" is a mid-tempo emotional dark pop song. It has a nice melody and Darin sounds great as ever. The chorus is a bit mesmerizing. The music video shows Darin walking and driving around not looking happy. See it in our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist.
"Moonlight" was written by Will Simms, Conor Maynard, Darin Zanyar, Jenson Vaughan, and Leo Stannard. It was produced by Will Smmi. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify...
Superstar,
—Davearama
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Carda is back with his third single this year, and this one is aimed at the dance floor. It is called "Falling For U" and we think you are going to like it. We do! Carda's previous singles this year were similarly titled "Wild Eyes" and "Sad Eyes."
"Falling For U" is also credited to producer Warren and singer Chikaya. It is also a slightly different sound from Carda, as the beat is quite fast. However, it starts off sounding a bit somber until Chikaya comes in followed by the beats. Our only complaint is that it is a bit short as it clocks in at just over 2 minutes and 30 seconds. That just makes us want to play it again and again. We've added the official audio to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist.
"Falling For U" was written by Adrian Cardamone (Carda), Beth Davies, and Keith Warren. It was produced by Warren and Carda. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. Listen to it on our2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify...
Caught up, —Davearama
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Today is our 13th Anniversary! That's right, our first post was on June 20, 2011. If you are new to this blog, we highlight current 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 what mainstream radio plays.
Two years ago, on our 10thanniversary, several artists sent us videos wishing us a happy 10th anniversary. You can 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. Watch the videos here ...
We are 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 ...
We have YouTube Playlists for every year that we have been going, and we've also done some retro lists as well. Check out our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...
We even have Spotify Playlists for every year since 2011. There are also some retro playlists, too. You can listen to our2024 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!
Again, we thank all of the readers over the past 13 years. Here's to many more!
Forever young,
—The Poptastic Confessions Collective
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Rebecca & Fiona are serving 2024 with bangers! They have just released their fourth single this year and it is called "Heartbeat." We have already featured "All Or Nothing", "Älskling", and "Arena." All are aimed at the dance floor.
"Heartbeat" is not quite as fast as their previous singles, but this is still a mid-tempo dance song. The house keys really add flair. Rebecca & Fiona's vocals are a bit more reserve during the verses, but they belt out the chorus! We've added the official audio to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...
"Heartbeat" was written by Rebecca Scheja, Fiona Fitzpatrick, Malin Axelsson, and Simon Hagström. It was produced by Rebecca & Fiona, Carli Löf and Simon Hagström. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify...
Sayonara,
—Davearama
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Benjamin Ingrosso just released his fourth single this year and the new one is called "Look Who's Laughing Now." You might have already heard it when he sang a medley in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest intermission.
"Look Who's Laughing Now" is a really fun song! The beat is infectious, and the chorus is very catchy. Benjamin gives a great vocal performance. We've added the official music video to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...
"Look Who's Laughing Now" was written by Benjamin Ingrosso, David Stewart, and Jessica Agombar. It was produced by David Stewart. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify ...
Dance you off, — Sausi O'Sullivan
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"It Was Beautiful" is from her forthcoming album Rip Up The Rulebook due August 30. We are hoping for more singles before the album drops. The track listing is ...
1. Barbarella 3:29
2. Am I Dreaming? 3:20
3. It Was Beautiful (feat. HEX) 3:19
4. Spotlight 3:01
5. Rip Up The Rulebook (feat. Grandmaster Caz) 4:08
6. One Day 3:34
7. Cupcake 1:07
8. Bring On The Summer 3:21
9. Good Night Out 3:14
10. Heatwave 3:30
11. Hypnotic 2:56
12. Days Like These 3:41
"It Was Beautiful" is not the banger we were expecting, but it is a song we can't stop listening to! It is a mid-tempo haunting jam about the end of a relationship and trying to see the good things. It feels like Hex takes the lead here. Having said that, the highlight of the song is Betty's rap. We can't wait to hear more songs! We've added the official audio to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...
"It Was Beautiful" was written by Alison (Betty Boo) Clarkson, Andy Wright, Dominic Wright, and Gavin Goldberg. It was produced by Andy Wright, Betty Boo, and Gavin Goldberg. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify...
I'm on my way,
—Davearama
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"Hate Being Alone" a mid-tempo electro pop song with a big chorus. The music lets the vocals carry the melody. As usual, Dagny sounds great. We've added the official music video to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...
"Hate Being Alone" was written by Dagny Norvoll Sandvik, Jason Gill, Julia Karlsson, and Jon Eyden Ross. It was produced by Jason Gill and Oskar Widén. It is available on streaming outlets. Listen to it on our2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify...
Somebody, —Davearama P.S. Please follow Dagny and Poptastic Confessions on social media! Dagny Facebook Instagram
Swedish artist Sarah von Reis is back with a new song called "Friend." We have to admit, we still can't stop listening to her previous single "Blame It On."
"Friend" is dreamy song that wraps up the melody in a lovely relaxing chill mood. Yet, it builds and builds and then it doesn't feel so relaxing, but rather cool, indeed. Sarah sounds great, and we are enjoying her solo music journey. We've added the official audio to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...
"Friend" was written by Sarah von Reis and Michelle Amkoff, who also produced the track. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to them on our2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify...
All my ghosts,
—Davearama
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"Edge Of Us" is an edgy dance pop song with a few tempo changes. The sound is a bid reminiscent of clubland in the early 2000s. Natasha still has a very strong voice and she certainly belts this one out. Check out the official music video in our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify.
"Edge Of Us" was written by Ben Wynter, Dominic Husbands, Gabi Feldman, Lee Hing Coa, and Natasha Hamilton. It was produced by Ben Wynter, Dominic Husbands, and Lee Hing Coa. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify...
It's OK,
—Sausi O'Sullivan
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Ace Of Base singer Jenny Berggren is back with a new solo song called "Keep Quiet." We last heard from Jenny in November 2022 with her single "Open & Alive."
"Keep Quiet" is jazzy pop number that that tells a few stories about the conflict within oneself to say something or not. We've added the music video to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...
"Keep Quiet" was written by Jenny Berggren. It was produced by Simon Petren. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! Listen to it on our2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify...
Natural superstar, —Davearama P.S. Please follow Jenny and Poptastic Confessions on social media ... Jenny Berggren Facebook Instagram
Swedish duo Honey have a new song out called "When The Night Is Over." You may remember that we featured their song "What Now" two years ago and it was giving us serious ABBA vibes.
"When The Night Is Over" is a bit nostalgic sounding, with a twist of modern, too. It has a great melody and Honey sounds so good. Yes, they are still giving ABBA vibes. However, the middle 8 is almost a rap, and it has lots of attitude. We've added the official audio to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...
"When The Night Is Over" was written by Magda Skyllbäck and Miranda Öhman (Honey) with producers Adam Abrahamsson and Oscar Ögren. It is available in digital outlets everywhere. We've added the original mix to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify ...
What now,
—Davearama
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Happy June! HappyPrideMonth! There is a new dance remake of the U2 song "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" and it is by a lot of artists. They are Crystal Waters, ZEE MACHINE, Dave Audé, Andy Bell, Plumb, Sarah Potenza, Wyn Starks, and Greg Gould.
The remake of "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" is faithful sounding to the original, just with a dance beat. The singers all rotate singing lines and when they come in for the big chorus, it is really energetic. We've added the official audio to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...
"Pride (In The Name Of Love)" was written by Adam Charles Clayton, David Howell Evans, Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr, and Paul David Hewson. It was produced by Dave Audé. It is available in digital outlets everywhere. We've added the original mix to our 2024 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify ...
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