Can't Stop The Pop

10 APR

Mighty Morph’n Power Rangers – Power Rangers

Simon Cowell’s attempt to cash-in on the Power Rangers phenomenon resulted in an impressive piece of fan-service with an almighty twist.

06 MAR

‘Stop’ is still broadly defined by being the first Spice Girls song not to reach #1, but there’s so much more to it than that.

20 FEB

‘Kiss The Rain’ started as a misheard lyric before being developed into one of the most gut-wrenching break-up songs of the ’90s.

16 JAN

Despite being a disco classic, ‘On The Radio’ had never been a top ten hit in the UK. But Martine McCutcheon was about to change that.

09 JAN

The Vengaboys’ second single, ‘We Like To Party (The Vengabus)’, was – in many respects – where their formula really started to take shape.

05 DEC

‘Stronger’ was always a powerhouse pop song for Britney Spears. But now, it’s a triumphant anthem of survival.

24 OCT

‘You Won’t Forget Me’ was as much a statement of intent for Dannii Minogue as it was an attempt to turn a dance track into a chart hit.

10 OCT

‘Never Let You Down’ was smartly pitched as continuing the Honeyz sound but with the subtext of being a soft relaunch.

19 SEP

It was smooth sailing for B*Witched when they claimed a second consecutive #1 single with ‘Rollercoaster’.

08 AUG

The popularity of boybands had waned in the mid-‘00s, but if anyone could help V buck the trend, it was Xenomania.

01 AUG

‘Not Even Gonna Trip’ saw Honeyz hit a stumbling block as another line-up change caused animosity behind the scenes.

20 JUN

Life as a newlywed saw Jessica Simpson become a pop culture phenomenon and score one her biggest hits in the process.