SONG OF THE MONTH: Soak Up The Culture/Shopping by Welly (July 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

Released in May but feeling more apt now summer holidays are on the horizon, your next favourite band delight once more with lyrics including: ”Je voudrais good time!’ ‘D’ya know the way to Berghain?’ ‘My name’s Holly, I’m from Crawley, and I’m looking for the good wine!”

  • Read on for reasons including where to see your new favourite band next
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SONG OF THE MONTH: A New Bohemia by Pet Shop Boys (June 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

Avant Garde was the original title for this song when its music was written on 25 May 2020, according to Pet Shop Boys annual titled, obviously, Annually.

  • Read on for reasons including how Pet Shop Boys album Nonetheless is 1 of the best of 2024 so far
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SONG OF THE MONTH: Dancing Star by Pet Shop Boys (April 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****1/2

Archive footage of ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev features in the video for this song about a rule breaker seeking freedom from oppression and it reminds us why Pet Shop Boy Neil Tennant is pop’s finest lyricist.

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SONG OF THE WEEK: His Car by Matt Terry (week beginning Saturday 30 March 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

2016 X Factor winner Terry came out as gay this month and released this single which includes the hook: ‘I used to kiss him in the back of His Car, hiding from the world who we are, I’m sorry for every single lie.’

  • Read on for reasons including how this is a leap forwards in honesty and we hope it’s rewarded
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SONG OF THE WEEK: Europapa by Joost (week beginning Thursday 7 March 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

We’re holidaying in Barcelona and leaning into the flood of Eurovision songs just released and this Netherlands entry stands out on 1st listen for its riffing on 90s Dutch superstars 2 Unlimited and their best known charttopper No Limits.

  • Read on for reasons including how this may be a comedy entry but will finish top 10
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SONG OF THE MONTH: Dizzy by Olly Alexander (March 2024)

By Neil Durham

WORTH A LOOK?: *****

Last year we described Mae Muller’s I Wrote A Song as ‘the UK’s best Eurovision entry since Gina G’ and we’d say the same of this extremely catchy and tasteful track which draws on Pet Shop Boys influences.

  • Read on for reasons including why Dizzy is exactly the sort of song the UK should be entering for Eurovision
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SONG OF THE WEEK: Training Season by Dua Lipa (week beginning Wednesday 21 February 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****1/2

We’re expecting this new single to go straight to number 1 in the UK on Friday (24 February) because it’s electronic dance music that no one is doing better right now.

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SONG OF THE MONTH: Scared Of Heights by Hera Bjork (February 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****1/2

Iceland’s Eurovision selection show Söngvakeppnin starts tomorrow and Bjork competes in the 2nd semi final on Saturday (24 February) with this uptempo gospel-influenced pop.

  • Read on for reasons including how 1 of this song’s writers worked with Dadi Freyr
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SONG OF THE WEEK: Real Love by RoseeLu (week beginning Monday February 12 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****1/2

Denmark have won the Eurovision Song Contest 3 times but haven’t qualified for a final since Leonora finished 12th with Love Is Forever in 2019 in Tel Aviv.

  • Read on for reasons including how 3 of Danish pop sensations Alphabeat co-wrote this song
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