Hello Poptastic Readers,
It looks like another great year for music! Here are some upcoming releases from the poptastic artists we love the most!
Let's start with the artists in Poptastic Confessions Top 20 Songs of 2014.
The Saturdays announced last year that they are already working on their next album. However, I wouldn't expect it soon. Both Una and Frankie are pregnant. So if we do get new music from the fabulous five, I think it will be near the end of the year.
Parralox
Parralox have a new song coming next month and it is called "Aeronaut." Now as you might remember, I am new to Parralox. The new single will be the first single (I think) to feature Johanna (the new singer) on lead vocals. I've really enjoyed the back catalogue of Parralox, but now I'm ready for more! And very happy to be on the journey with them now. Stay tuned.
Francine
Francine is also working on new music separate from Parralox. I'm not sure really what to expect, but I'm sure it will be lovely. If you check out her official website, you can hear her sing a lovely piano ballad. I think it may be called "Myths and Legends." It is beautiful.
Davearama and Jody Watley
Jody Watley will be releasing the single "Dancer" after all! So you heard it here first! We are seeing Jody again in concert again for the third time in three years. It is also me and my husband's birthday weekend. So we have a party of 15 going so far! Should be a blast!
Glass Slipper
Glass Slipper are constantly recording new music. And if last year is anything to go by, we should have more awesome tunes this year. They have a song called "Nightlife" in the pipelines. And Lisa has a song coming out with Justin Blackmagicdisco Long called "Better Than Alright." Can't wait!
Alcazar
Alcazar are doing a set of shows in Sweden. Not sure if any new music is planned. I would have thought a new album would be out by now, but I haven't heard anything.
Crystal Waters
I'm not actually sure what 2015 has in store for StoneBridge or Crystal Waters. I am following them on Facebook and Twitter so I'll be sure to know if they have new music!
Erasure's album The Violet Flame
Erasure should have a third single from their album The Violet Flame. Not sure which song it will be.
Alice D
Rebecca & Fiona have stated on social media sites that they are working on new music. I suppose they have officially abandoned any more singles from their second album Beauty Is Pain. That is too bad as there are some contenders there.
Say Lou Lou
Say Lou Lou has their debut album coming out in February. So hopefully there will be a new single out with it. But will it be dancey or dreamy? Not sure …
I'm not sure what 2015 will hold for Gwenno. If there is any new music, I'll be sure to let you know! We love the Queen of Welsh Dream Pop!
The Lovely Wars
And speaking of Gwenno, her sister Ani and The Lovely Wars should have another song out soon. I thought it was coming out the end of last year, so it should be soon!
The Pipettes reunion in Photoshop!
Could there be a reunion for The Pipettes in the pipeline? I sure hope so! But perhaps they need a couple of more years. Wouldn't it be fabulous if Gwenno, Ani, Rose and Becki all made a go for it? If not, I'm happy to audition! ~:-)
Speaking of girl group reunions …
Mutya Keisha Siobhan (not standing in order)
Mutya Keisha Siobhan. There were some rumors that MKS got the Sugababes name back. However, still nothing official. In fact, most fans are speculating that MKS are stuck in some sort of contract and can't legally release any music until the contract expires. MKS say they are still working together. Fans are not very patient.
Sugababes
As for Heidi, Amelle and Jade … Doesn't look like they will be getting back as Sugababes any time soon. Although, I think they should! Jade and Heidi had successful runs last year in musical theatre and Jade will continue this year in Godspell. Amelle apparently recorded two albums. But after her solo single last year "Summertime" didn't set the charts on fire, who knows if she will release more solo tunes. My advice: Get back to Sugababes and go indie!
Spice Girls
Spice Girls? No reunion this year. That will happen next year with the 20th anniversary of "Wannabe." But go ahead and get excited this year! Geri says she is writing new music. Let's hope and pray it is better than her last outing of "Half Of Me." We adored Geri's first three albums. Let's hope she gets her zig-a-zig-ah back!
Bananarama
Bananarama? Well, they've certainly waited long enough. Their last full-length album was the glorious Viva in 2009. However, we were treated to the Now Or Never EP in 2012 and their US tour. Perhaps they will throw us a gem this year.
Speaking of acts that started in the 80s …
Duran Duran should be back this year with another album. Here's hoping they pick the hits as the singles this time around. #blamethemachines
The Human League
Of course, last year I hoped for a return from The Human League. I will hope this year, too! In the meantime, I break out Credo about every couple of months. More new music, please!
Pet Shop Boys
The Pet Shop Boys are pretty good about releasing music without years in-between. We didn't get any new music from them in 2014, so hopefully in 2015. Let's hope it will be more Electric!
Madonna
And 90s acts …
Just as Army Of Lovers got back together, it looks like they might be done as Alexander Bard seems to have quit the music business. But like everything crazy that happens with this group, you never know what will happen. New music this year? I say no. But I would be down for a Happy Hoes reunion! Obey!
Army Of Lovers
Ace Of Base show no signs of getting back together. However, they are releasing remastered versions of their albums with bonus tracks, as well as a "Hidden Gems" CD. Even while split, they give their fans love! How nice.
Ace Of Base
And don't forget, there is a teen tribute group to Ace Of Base called A*Base. They should have more remakes of Ace Of Base songs this year.
Ace Of Base
It seems Le Kid split in 2014. Boooo! They were wonderful. As you know, Felix and Jo are now called R.A.B.B.I. Hopefully we'll hear more music from them in 2015. Märta, who I had the pleasure of meeting, has signed a production deal so we should keep an eye on her there. Not sure about Helena, but I hope she will continue to release music.
No more Le Kid
That leads us to one of my favorite artists … Annikafiore. I'm not sure if she'll be back this year or take some more time off. Whenever she does come back, Poptastic Confessions will be eagerly awaiting her return.
Davearama and mi amore Annikafiore!
Cheers then,
—Davearama
