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Friday, September 25, 2026

Danceteria Afterhours by Madonna & Charli XCX

Dear Poptastic Readers,

Ever since Madonna released her latest album Confessions II in July, we've been waiting for Madonna to release "Danceteria" as an official single, as it is our favourite song on the album. In late August, Madonna released the Harry Romero Remix. She has just released a new version of the song, and it is called "Danceteria Afterhours" with Charli XCX, although the artwork for the single just says "Danceteria."


"Danceteria Afterhours" is definitely new take on the song. Charli sings all new verses with lyrics from her perspective, which is cool. However, it comes at a cost as some of the original Madonna lyrics are missing here. Some our favourite lines about Debbie Mazar, Nile Rodgers, and The B-52's are gone. That's a bummer. However, this isn't by any means bad. We like it. We think we just prefer the original version, that's all. No disrespect to Charli as we like her. We are also still waiting for the original music video to be released in full. For now, we've added the official audio for "Danceteria Afterhours" to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...


"Danceteria Afterhours" was written by Madonna, Charlotte Aitchison, Andrew Watt, Henry Walter, Stuart Price, Lou Reed, and Jeremiah Patrick Lordan. It was produced by Stuart Price, Madonna, Andrew Watt, and Cirkut. Mixed by Stuart Price. Mastered by Ruairi O'Flaherty. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! We've added it to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify.


The Harry Romero Remix can be found on our 2026 Remix Confessions Playlist on Spotify.

Running into Debi Mazar,
—Davearama

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Ghost by Sugababes

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It's a glorious day as Sugababes just released a new song called "Ghost." They've also announced their self-titled album to be released in February of 2027. Here is the cover for their upcoming album Sugababes ...


The only bummer is that there is no official single artwork for "Ghost" as they used the upcoming album cover. Well, we made some new covers rather quickly. Up first is the faux cover to look like their singles last year. If you need a reminder, they were "Jungle" (#2 in our Top 101 Songs of 2025), "Weeds", and "Shook" (#5 in our Top 101 Songs of 2025).


The first 10 seconds of "Ghost" start off a bit distorted, but the song quickly gets its midtempo groove. Mutya takes the lead on the first verse. The lyrics are about a bad relationship that didn't work. The vocals are wonderful during the chorus. The second verse is split between Keisha, Mutya, and Siobhan. The middle bit features Keisha and Mutya, and then Siobhan before they all come in for some heavenly vocals. Here's another faux cover ...


The music video for "Ghost" is a bit epic. It starts off with Mutya looking fierce while sitting at a grave. There is a funeral procession with the Sugababes, a dance troupe, a mysterious older woman, and classic hearse. Keisha and Siobhan's solo bit take place in a church. It is quite good. We've added it to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...


We quite like that "Ghost" clocks in at 3:37, making it the longest song of singles from this album. Two of them were under 3 minutes. This is a delight to have the song around a bit longer. Here is another faux cover ...


"Ghost" was written by Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena, Siobhan Donaghy, Wayne Hector, and Jon Shave. It was produced by John Shave. Keisha, Mutya, and Siobhan get vocal producer credits. Anya Jones is listed as associate producer. It was mixed by Geoff Swan with co-mixer Matt Cahill. It was mastered by Chris Gehringer. 

It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! We've added it to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify.


You still live with the ghost of us,
—Davearama

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Such Trying Times by Belvedere Kane

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We recently heard about a UK artist named Belvedere Kane who released one single in 1996 called "Never Felt As Good." Unfortunately, after the single, they were dropped by the label, and the album they recorded was shelved. Until this year! The album finally released after 30 years! WOO! The new album is called Such Trying Times.



This is a very fun album. It brings back fond memories of the time with songs having the gallop beat, soaring synths, and glorious sing-along melodies. Singer/songwriter Barry Stone must feel so happy having the music finally released after 30 years. We were so inspired by the album, that we made faux single covers for some of our favourite songs! Like this ...


The album starts off with a banging duet with Pete Burns of Dead Or Alive (who is no longer with us). It's a hi-nrg dance pop affair. We quite like this! The lyric video was released back in February! Check it out on our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...


Let's see how it all started ...


"Never Felt As Good" is listed as the Kobold Album Version. It is a bit different from the actual 7" radio edit (and actual artwork above) that was released 30 years ago. We actually prefer the Kobold Album Version. Again, this anthem is fantastic. It is a shame we didn't know about it in 1996. The original music video has been updated to have the album version music. Check it out on our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...


And for your consideration ...


"Getting Away With Murder" is the current focus track. Don't be fooled by the title! It's not a how-to, but an accusation! This is a fun song and we really like it. Looks like a video was filmed and maybe this was meant to be the second single back in the day. Check it out on our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...


And one more ...


The one other song that we wanted to highlight is called "Isabella Rossellini." This is brilliant! The melody and clever lyrics are just ace. There is a lyric video that features a live performance from 30 years ago plus clips of Isabella. It is FABULOUS! We've added it to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...


"Legends (Forever Young)" was written by Julian Gingell, Hannah Robinson, Pete Burns, Steve Coy, Peter Oxendale, and Barry Stone. It was produced by The Alias. 
"Never Felt As Good" and "Isabella Rossellini" were written and produced by Barry Stone.
"Getting Away With Murder" was written and produced by Julian Gingell and Barry Stone.

These songs and the rest of the album Such Trying Times are available for purchase on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copies today. You can stream the album here ... 


We've added these 4 songs to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify.


Could this be love?
—Davearama

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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Summer's Gone by Rikky Disco

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Rikky Disco just released a new song called "Summer's Gone." This makes the fifth single by the Swedish duo this year! It follows: "Gimme All You Got" with Birdee, "It's My Style", "Feel You On The Dancefloor", and "Monte Carlo." 


"Summer's Gone" is delightful disco pop song sung in both French and English. The lyrics are about wanting summer to last forever. The lush production will just make you feel happy. We love it. We've added the official audio to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...


"Summer's Gone" was written and produced by Christian Jonson, and Fanny Wahlqvist. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! We've added it to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify.


We've added the extended version to our 2026 Remix Confessions Playlist on Spotify.

Gimme all you got,
—Davearama

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Easy by Flora Summers

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Swedish artist Flora Summers released a new song on Friday called "Easy." This is the fourth song this year from Flora. The previous three singles were: "Pretty Girls" and "Boom Boom", and "Losing You As Mine." 

"Easy" is an easy-going pop song with a lovely melody. It has one of those choruses where you want to sway back and forth. It's a lovely light pop rock love song. We've added the official audio to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...

"Easy" was written by Ida Johansson, Gabriel Bendel, and Sixten Börjesson. It was produced by Flora Summers and Gabriel Bendel. Mastered by Sebastian Winskog. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! We've added it to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify.


Nothing has been easy,
—Davearama

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Friday, September 18, 2026

Crucified Reborn by Merkel x Rolinski

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Last year, Tess Merkel from Alcazar and Martin Rolinski from BWO teamed up for a tour called BWO vs Alcazar where they sang the hits of both groups. Earlier this year, they released their debut single called "Let There Be Love" under both their names. Now their duo name has been shortened to their last names, and they have just released a cover of "Crucified" by the legendary Army Of Lovers. Their new version is called "Crucified Reborn."


"Crucified Reborn" is not really a cover, but perhaps an interpolation. Of course, it uses the chorus of the original and some of the lyrics for the verses, but other lyrics are new. The melody is the same and slightly changed too. The music video is a visual treat. Army Of Lovers members Jean-Pierre and Alexander have some cameos. Tess and Martin have pulled out all the punches with this one, and it shows. We've added it to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...


"Crucified Reborn" was written by Alexander Bard, Anders Wolbeck, Jean-Pierre Barda, Tess Merkel, Martin Rolinski, and Johan Röhr. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! We've added it to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify.


Saint-like behaviour,
—Davearama

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

Rave The Nation by Rebecca & Fiona

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Swedish duo Rebeca & Fiona are back with a new track called "Rave The Nation." We last featured them in June with their single "RAMA." 


"Rave The Nation" is another super-fast song! Rebecca & Fiona keep turning up the BPMs! We find this song is charming as the lyrics are a love song. There are lots of interesting musical elements here, and the choir near the end. We quite like it. We've added the official audio to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions YouTube Playlist ...


"Rave The Nation" was written by Fiona Fitzpatrick and Rebecca Scheja. It was produced by Carli Löf. It is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today! We've added it to our 2026 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify.


Megadance,
—Davearama

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