SONG OF THE MONTH: Warning Signs by Loreen (November 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

The artist known in full as Lorine Zeineb Nora Talhaoui is the only woman to have won Eurovision twice and here releases an uptempo 3rd follow up to 2023 winner Tattoo and we hope there’s an album coming soon.

  • Read on for reasons including how to see Loreen on tour in 2025
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SONG OF THE MONTH: Cupid’s Bow by Olly Alexander (October 2024)

Cupid’s Bow is the 2nd single from Alexander’s debut solo album Polari out early next year and it has a thumpingly muscular bassline courtesy of Dua Lipa producer Danny L. Harle that takes aim and hits its dancefloor bullseye.

  • Read on for reasons including how to see Alexander on his 2025 European tour including at London’s Palladium
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SONG OF THE WEEK: Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (week beginning Friday 13 September 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ***1/2

Next month is a big 1 for Lady Gaga with the release of the film in which she stars with Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix – Joker: Folie à Deux – and the launch of the 1st single from her upcoming album currently known as LG7 and due February 2025.

  • Read on for reasons including everything we know about LG7
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SONG OF THE WEEK: I Wanna Be Loved (Just A Little Better) by Alison Goldfrapp (week beginning Monday 19 August)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

Goldfrapp is rumoured to be a writer/producer on the new Lady Gaga album and launches her own record label this summer with this Richard X collaboration.

  • Read on for reasons including how this reminds of Giorgio Moroder-produced Donna Summer
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SONG OF THE WEEK: Edge Of Saturday Night by The Blessed Madonna & Kylie Minogue

WORTH A LOOK?: *****

The vibe is 90s Brothers In Rhythm uptempo house served with some block-rockin’ beats courtesy of The Blessed Madonna and Kylie is having an absolute ball explaining were it necessary: ‘Monday doesn’t matter at all’.

  • Read on for reasons including why we’re absolutely here for this messier, brattier Kylie
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SONG OF THE MONTH: The Feeling by Kygo & Sigrid (August 2024)

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

Welcome to the debut collaboration of 2 of Norway’s biggest pop exports and it’s a dancefloor banger in keeping with Kygo’s previous work but a step away from what you might expect from Sigrid.

  • Read on for reasons including how now is a really interesting time for Sigrid fans as we await indications of what her eagerly-awaited 3rd album might sound like
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SONG OF THE WEEK: My Oh My by Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha & Tove Lo (week beginning Wednesday 24 July 2024)

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

‘When you asked: ‘What’s your name, what’s your sign?’ ‘I’m Kylie, it’s Gemini.’ ‘What’s your drink, let me buy.’ ‘You had me when you said: ‘Hi!’ ‘Hi!’

  • Read on for reasons including how we can see this becoming a UK summer hit
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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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