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
Dear Poptastic Readers, Lina Hedlund (of Alcazar) has just released her second solo single this year. The new one is called "Breathe" and we quite like it.
"Breathe" is a mid-tempo modern pop song. It has a nice melody as well as a nice lyrical message. Lina sounds great, as always. Have a listen ...
Very nice. "Breathe" isn't available for download on digital outlets everywhere, but it is on streaming services. We've added it to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear Lina's previous single "Victorious" there. Enjoy!~
Cheers then, —Davearama P.S. Please follow Lina and Poptastic Confessions on social media ... Lina Hedlund Facebook Instagram
Dear Poptastic Readers, Back in May, we featured 3 releases from Glass Slipper. Now 2 months later, we are featuring 3 more releases from Glass Slipper! Dang! We can't keep up. We'll review them below ...
Glass Slipper are Lisa and Bradley
On One EP: Does "On One" sound familiar? It should. It was originally released in a funkier form in 2017. It even came in at #33 in our top songs of 2017. The new version is less funky and more deep house, which is what Glass Slipper is known for. The new version has a dub and an instrumental versions on the EP. Here's a little clip ...
"Mama's Recipe": This is the second track on the On One EP. It is aimed right at the dance floor. Sounds like some sort of sample of some man talking in the beginning. Other than that, it doesn't have a lot of vocals. Just like the song "On One", there is a dub and an instrumental version on the EP. Listen to the original version here ...
"Naked Soul": This release features the original version and a dub version. The lyrics revolve around what to wear on judgment day. Lisa does a great job with harmonizing with herself in lead and backing vocals. Bradley takes the beat to a deep place. Hear it here ...
"Do You Love What You Feel": This track is actually billed as Glass Slipper vs. The Stoned. This is probably our favorite of the bunch. Something about it just makes you feel happy. The release has the original mix, a Glass Slipper Live Bass Dub, and The Stoned ReRolled Remix. Have a listen ...
All of these songs are available on digital outlets. Buy your copies today to help support the artist. We've also added all of the songs featured here to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. Enjoy!~
Cheers then, —Davearama P.S. Please follow Glass Slipper and Poptastic Confessions on social media ... Glass Slipper Facebook Instagram Twitter
Dear Poptastic Readers, Former Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle released a new single called "Fool For Love" back in May. We are just getting around to it. Better late than never!
Two years ago, Nadine released the piano-led house pop song "Go To Work" and it landed at #19 on our 2017 year-end countdown. "Fool For Love" showcases Nadine's big vocals. It has a nice rhythm section. The music video has Nadine dancing around a studio with some very handsome dancers. Have a look ...
Love, Truth & Honesty, —Sausi O'Sullivan P.S. Please follow Nadine and Poptastic Confessions on social media ... Nadine Coyle Facebook Instagram Twitter
Swedish duo pop sensation
Isle Of You have just released their debut album called Party Until We’re In Love and it is FABULOUS!
Who is Isle Of You?
Obviously from the paragraph above, you now know they are a duo from Sweden.
Their names are Elina and Ida and they’ve been best friends since they were 10.
They are now 21. They both play the guitar (and maybe more) and write their songs. If you
haven’t already done so, say “Isle Of You” out loud. It should bring a smile to
your face as it sounds like “I love you.”
Isle Of You is Ida and Elina
We found out about Isle Of
You through Scandipop back in February when “Change Of Heart” was featured. We
fell in love with them and immediately went to iTunes and bought their previous
singles: “50+1”, “Skintight”, “Bodyguard”, and “Backseat Ceremony.” In April,
they released another single called “Hold Tight” and all of these songs have
been on constant rotation for us all spring and summer long. When we bought
their debut album, we already knew 5 of the 10 songs. So here is our
track-by-track review …
“Now That You’ve Seen My Love” is the opening track. It starts off rather slow,
but it doesn’t take long for the groove to kick in when the first verse starts.
“Do you really want my love?” is asked several times. The answer is yes. Yes,
we do. We definitely want more from Isle Of You!
“Backseat Ceremony” was released as a single in September of last
year. Although some peculiar lyrics about falling in love in the back of a
taxi, it is a great song with a wonderful chorus. Have a listen ...
“Change Of Heart” is the song that captured our hearts. Click on the title to see what
we wrote about it back in February. All we can add to our review is that the
chorus is AMAZING and we never tire of hearing it. Check out the super-cool music video ...
“Hard To Forget” is the latest single with the launch of the album. We generally don’t
like songs that drop the F-bomb in the lyrics. However, we’ll make an exception,
as this is a really good song. Lots of attitude here!
“Party Until We’re In Love”is the title track of the album. It’s a mid-tempo
electro jam. It is a smooth track with a lovely melody.
“Bodyguard” is also a single from last year. It was inspired after the duo performed
a show at a prison in Medellín, Columbia. Wouldn’t we love to know the story
there? Stay tuned. “Bodyguard” definitely has a retro feel, while still
sounding current. It’s a very fun song as it is about having a strong bond of friendship. Check out the adorable music video ...
“Hold Tight” was the
previous single in April. Click on the title to see what we wrote about it
then. Unlike some of their other songs that have big choruses, this has a big
bridge (the part before the chorus), making it instantly likable. There is a
fantastic middle 8 too! We must admit to liking the song even more now. It is one of those
songs that you look forward to hearing. Here is the lyric music video ...
“Safe Zone” is last of the new songs. It is a bit down tempo, but we wouldn’t
really call it a ballad. As with almost every song here, they sure know how to
deliver a glorious chorus.
“Change Of Heart” (Grönroos & Bravo Remix) closes the album with an almost 6-minute mix
taking the beats to a dark place. The mix has both verses and both bridges, but
chorus has been given the dub effect.
If we have any criticism of this album, it is this: We think it is short 2 songs. The first being “50+1.”It was the first single from Isle Of You in 2016.
It’s an acoustic pop gem that is so delightful. While we realize that it might
sound out of place on this electro album, we kinda wish it remixed and placed somewhere around “Bodyguard” or “Skintight.” Having said that, the album
does work well without it. The beauty about getting your musically digitally is
that you can buy “50+1” and add it to your playlist anywhere you want it, or
not at all.
Another song they could have included would have been their song “Mindcrime”from 2017. This song is a bit of a mystery as it doesn't appear on any digital outlets that we can see (here in the USA). You can hear it on YouTube below ...
Overall, this is a great
debut album. Do yourself a favor and buy it. It will be the soundtrack of your
summer, and it will become part of the soundtrack to your life. You are going
to want Isle Of You in your memories when you look back on 2019. Party Until We’re In Love is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. Please remember to stream it, too.
Cheers then,
—Davearama
P.S. Please follow Isle Of You and Poptastic Confessions on social media.
Dear Poptastic Readers, Swedish solo newcomer Allysandra is back with her second solo single this year and it is called "Himbo." Back in April, we featured Allysandra's debut solo single "Off Limits." You might recognize Allysandra as the original Holly from Dolly Style.
One thing for sure about Allysandra is that she isn't playing it safe with her solo outings. Like "Off Limits", the new song "Himbo" is instantly recognizable. "Himbo" has a big chorus with lots of interesting elements. Allysandra's vocals sound more confident than ever. We saw on her Instagram page that there looks to be a music video and we think it might include cameos from former Dolly Style members. We think we see Polly 1 and 2 in the short Instagram clip. For now, you can listen to the audio here ...
Dear Poptastic Readers, Back in February, we were introduced to sister pop duo act REYNA with their lovely song "Heartbeat." They now have a new song called "The Way I Loved You" and you are going to love it. We do!
"The Way I Loved You" is the perfect summer pop song. It's got a groovy beat and an INCREDIBLE chorus. The verses are quite nice, too. We love everything about this. Is that a bubble machine we hear? We can't get enough of it. Check out the super cute lyric video ...
"The Way I Love You" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Support the artist and buy your copy today! We've added it to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear "Heartbeat" and some of their other gems there, too. Enjoy!~
Dear Poptastic Readers, Happy July! Swedish singer/songwriter Clara Mae has a new song out called "Loved You Once" and we think you just might like it. You'll notice on the cover art the song says "(Demo)." Hmmm.
"Loved You Once" is a heartfelt, emotional ballad. It's about the complexities of seeing an ex-lover and wondering why you have to be strangers when you used to be best friends. It's actually quite beautiful. As always, Clara's vocals are fabulous. Check out the lyric video ...
We unsure why is listed as a demo, as it sounds quite nice. "Loved You Once" is available on digital outlets everywhere. Buy your copy today. We've added it to our 2019 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify. You'll also hear her two previous singles from this year: Her Robyn cover "Call Your Girlfriend" and the incredible "Lost", which we can't seem to get enough of! Enjoy!~
Cheers then, —Davearama P.S. Please follow Clara Mae and Poptastic Confessions on social media!
