Universal Love Vibe by Glass Slipper

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Glass Slipper are back with their biggest release yet! The song is called "Universal Love Vibe" and it is a happy, happy song! And it comes in a lovely remix package! The EP is released on Whiskey Pickle Records.

The official cover

But there is a bonus: There is another fabulous track called "Caught Up" and it also gets remixed. Both songs are house tracks that will sure to have you dancing around the room. And each track gets two exciting remixes each.

My altered cover to include Brad and Lisa's photo!

Just have a listen to the songs here ...

Get your groove on and buy the EP at iTunes. Don't delay! Do it today!

Cheers then,

—Davearama


P.S. If you like "Universal Love Vibe" and "Caught Up" ... then check out Glass Slipper's other wonderful tracks ...

"Surge"
"Pieces"
"Love Is"
"Brighter Days"

"Born On The Bayou"

Party People Video

Dear Poptastic Party People Readers,

Back in 2009, Annikafiore was part of a dance-pop duo called Avatar versus Eve (A.v.E.). Their first single was the wonderful song "Party People." Sadly, the song never had a video. There was only a short clip of a live performance on YouTube.

Well, five years after the release of the song … a video has been made! But not by Annikafiore. Instead, I thought how fun it would be to make a video for the song. So I enlisted our friend Matt and my husband Arturo to help me make the video. Matt and I would go out on the town of San Francisco in drag characters Madison and Sausi, and Arturo would film us.

We didn't really have a big plan. We just sort of made it up as we went along. And it didn't help any that it was a very hot day in August! And we laughed all night long!

Sausi O'Sullivan and Madison

Since I finished editing the video, we have laughed and laughed even more over it. Especially since my big wig (two wigs actually) kept sliding off! I sent to Annikafiore yesterday and she loved it and gave her blessing for it to be on YouTube.

So, without anymore delay, here is the video for "Party People."

http://youtu.be/E27pNROTs1s

My goal was for the video to be a prequel to "I've Still Got The Highest Heels In The Room." I'm not sure we succeeded, but it sure was a lot of fun!

"Party People" is available on cdbaby.com and it has a wonderful remix package, including a mix from SoundFactory! Don't delay, go buy it today!

Cheers then,

—Davearama

P.S. To find out more about Annikafiore and A.v.E., read the interview I did with Annikafiore here, and read about the history of Alcazar and Annikafiore here.

Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki and Calon Peiriant by Gwenno

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Gwenno, The Queen of Welsh Dream Pop, is back with a double A-side single! Woo-hoo! 

Gwenno

The songs are called "Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki" and "Calon Peiriant." And great news! There is a video for the latter song!

Before I try to describe the songs, I thought I'd head over to Peski (Gwenno's record label) and see what they had to say …

Communicating through the medium of pop, Gwenno blends big themes and a real sense of revolution to produce a powerful, politically-charged record. 'Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki' is a reference to Owain Owain’s 1976 novel ('Y Dydd Olaf') about a dystopian future where the robots have taken over and are busily turning the human race into clones through the use of medication. 'Calon Peiriant' is Gwenno’s response to the political upheaval she sees playing out all over Europe – from the borders of Scotland to the Basque country and beyond – as well as a war cry to all those who are dissatisfied with media propaganda and cultural manipulation.

Last week, Gwenno released a video for the dreamy track "Calon Peiriant."  Have a look and listen …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXMT5fL3cKg

Wasn't that lovely? Yes, it was!

I'm a bit more excited for the track "Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki." For this track the beat picks up and as Gwenno said on her Facebook page, it's "the song to dance to when the world comes to an end!" The Italo disco song is dancefloor dreamy! Have a listen …

I hope there will be a video for this song!

Both tracks are available for download (and CD!) on October 6. Please check out Peski and Gwenno's Facebook page for the latest info!

And Gwenno's first full-length solo album, Y Dydd Olaf, will be out October 27! So mark your calendars!

Cheers then,

—Davearama

P.S. If you like these tracks, then check out Gwenno's other songs also featured in Poptastic Confessions ...

Ymbelydredd

Despenser St

Chwyldro

Golau Arall

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Darllenwyr Poptastic annwyl, 

Gwenno, The Dream Brenhines Pop Cymru, yn ôl gyda sengl A dwbl-ochr! Woo-Hoo! Gelwir y caneuon yn cael eu "Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki" a "Calon Peiriant." A newyddion gwych! Mae yna fideo ar gyfer y gân olaf! 

Cyn i mi ceisio ddisgrifio'r caneuon, yr wyf yn meddwl y byddwn i'n ben ar at Peski (label recordiau Gwenno) a gweld beth oedd ganddynt i'w ddweud ... 

Cyfathrebu drwy gyfrwng y pop, Gwenno cyfuno themâu mawr ac ymdeimlad gwirioneddol o chwyldro i gynhyrchu cofnod pwerus, gwleidyddol-cyhuddo. 'Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki' yn gyfeiriad at Owain Owain nofel 1976 ('Y Dydd Olaf') am ddyfodol dystopian lle y robotiaid wedi cymryd drosodd ac yn brysur yn troi'r hil ddynol i mewn clonau drwy ddefnyddio meddyginiaeth. 'Calon Peiriant' yw ymateb Gwenno i'r cynnwrf gwleidyddol hi yn gweld chwarae allan ar hyd a lled Ewrop - o'r ffin rhwng yr Alban i'r wlad y Basg a thu hwnt - yn ogystal â crio rhyfel i bawb sy'n anfodlon gyda propaganda cyfryngau a thrin diwylliannol. 

Yr wythnos diwethaf, a ryddhawyd Gwenno fideo ar gyfer y trac dreamy "Calon Peiriant." Edrychwch ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXMT5fL3cKg

Nad oedd hynny'n hyfryd? 

Beth yw ychydig yn fwy cyffrous i mi yw y trac "Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki." Ar gyfer y llwybr hwn y curiad yn codi ac fel y dywedodd Gwenno ar ei dudalen Facebook, 'i' "y gân i ddawnsio i pan ddaw'r byd i ben!" Mae'r gân disgo Italo yn llawr dawnsio dreamy! Cael gwrando ...

https://soundcloud.com/peskirecords/fratloish-hiang-perpeski-gwenno

Rwy'n gobeithio y bydd fideo ar gyfer y gân! 

Mae'r ddau traciau ar gael i'w lwytho i lawr (a CD!) Ar Hydref 6 Os gwelwch yn dda edrychwch ar Peski a Gwenno ar dudalen Facebook ar gyfer y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf!

A bydd albwm unigol hyd llawn cyntaf Gwenno fod allan 27 Hydref! Y Dydd Olaf. Felly marcio eich calendrau! 

Lloniannau wedyn, 

-Davearama 

P.S. Os ydych yn hoffi y traciau hyn, yna edrychwch ar caneuon eraill Gwenno yn ... 

Ymbelydredd 

Despenser St 

Chwyldro

Golau Arall

Born on the Bayou by Glass Slipper

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Everyone's favourite electro deep-house duo are giving away another FREE track! And it's an electro-funky remake of "Born on the Bayou" originally by Creedence Clearwater Revival. 

And as Brad Electro told me, "Doesn't Lisa look awesome for the cover?" Um, yes she does! And she sounds great, too! The music is awesome! Brad Electro said, "We sat down in the studio one Sunday and asked: 'What would happen if John Fogerty met Roger Troutman?' This is our funky answer." Just have a listen ...




Exciting times for Glass Slipper! They are gearing up for their next release called "Universal Love Vibe" on Whiskey Pickle Records. It's coming next month with remixes and another track called "Caught Up" with mixes of that, too! Click on the song title to hear clips of the EP. Stay tuned for more information about that! Hopefully there will be a video for it! 

To get the FREE DOWNLOAD, head over to Glass Slipper's SoundCloud page. And remember to "like" their Facebook page to keep up with the latest info. And help promote them on your social media websites! Spread the gospel of Glass Slipper!

Cheers then,
—Davearama

P.S. If you like "Born on the Bayou" ... then check out Glass Slipper's other amazing tracks ...

"Surge"
"Pieces"
"Love Is"
"Brighter Days"

Games For Girls by Lindstrøm featuring Say Lou Lou

Dear Poptastic Readers,

The Swedish dream-pop duo Say Lou Lou are back with a tune that isn't dream pop! Instead, it's a rather catchy dance-pop number that will have you grooving in no time! The song is called "Games For Girls."

The song is a collaboration with Lindstrøm, who is a Norwegian producer. So the sound is a bit of departure for the twin sisters. And while I loved their single "Everything We Touch" earlier this year, I also really like the dance vibe this has.

Check out the cute video … Maybe it is the police, but it sort of reminds me of the video for "Cruel Summer" by Bananarama.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxCzAWPtjM0

I'm not sure when the song will be available for download. Stay tuned.

Cheers then,

—Davearama

The Deer and the Wolf + Only Child by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Dear Poptastic Readers,

I know it's been quiet lately, and I'm sorry for that. Life gets busy and sometimes I just run out of time and energy. So this post is a bit of catch-up post. I have more new music to share with you, so hopefully I can get those written this week.

Well, Sophie Ellis-Bextor is busy! Last month(!), she released the latest single from her indie-pop album Wanderlust. The single is called "The Deer and the Wolf." And here is the video for that …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKwi6iye4sc

Sophie has also recorded a dance track (Yay!) with DedRecoking and the song is called "Only Child." Not sure if there will be a video or not, but you can hear it …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HboDp_5cOPg

"The Deer and the Wolf" is available on most digital outlets. "Only Child" is currently only available on Beatport. And you live in the UK, you can catch Sophie on tour.

Cheers then,

—Davearama

P.S. Here are Sophie's previous singles featured in Poptastic Confessions ...

"Love Is A Camera"
"Runaway Daydreamer"
"Wanderlust"
"Young Blood"

Elevation by Erasure

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Back in the 80s and 90s, I was crazy about the pop duo Erasure. After seeing them open for Duran Duran in 1987, I continually bought all of the albums until around 2006 when I lost interest. I have sporadically kept up with them since then, but I haven't liked much. Well, things have changed as they have a new song out called "Elevation" and I love it!

"Elevation" is the first single from their new album called The Violet Flame, which will be released later this month. The album has been produced by Richard X who, judging by the first single, has the duo back on track.

While Andy and Vince of Erasure don't appear in the video, you can check it out here and fall in love with the wonderful new song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bpZvM-16hk

I enjoy this song so much, there is a good chance it will make the year-end Top 20 list! 

"Elevation" is available on iTunes. The Violet Flame is released on September 23. Don't delay, buy it today and add it to your 2014 poptastic playlist!

Cheers then,

—Davearama