review - Can't Stop The Pop

11 OCT

Emma Bunton – Maybe

‘Maybe’ is one of the most absurdly brilliant tracks Emma Bunton ever recorded. Well, it was inspired by ’70s German porn after all.

20 SEP

As a show tune, ‘Gotta Go My Own Way’ might not be that convincing. But as a mid-tempo pop song, it’s phenomenal.

28 SEP

Forget the quaint British tradition of tea-drinking. Supersister’s debut single was a celebration of coffee…and sex.

21 SEP

‘Download It’ saw Clea break out from the towering shadow of Girls Aloud with a sultry slow-jam about…well, you can probably guess.

14 SEP

Kéllé Bryan’s debut solo single ‘Higher Than Heaven’ saw her bring a slice of uplifting gospel-pop to the charts.

10 AUG

‘Half A Heart’ saw H & Claire take a swift change of direction for their second single as a newly-formed duo.

22 JUN

With sensual production, subtle hooks and an avante-garde music video, ‘Chocolate’ was more suited to an art gallery than the charts.

15 JUN

After a rocky year on the charts, the release of ‘X’ was intended to re-launch Liberty X and return them to chart-topping dominance. Alas…

25 MAY

With the muted response to their second album, ‘Around The World’ felt like a deliberate attempt to distance Aqua from themselves.

18 MAY

Every so often comes a song that re-defines the trajectory of a pop act. ‘Naked’ didn’t just save Louise’s career. It made her career.

11 MAY

When Lisa Scott-Lee stepped back into the spotlight with her debut single ‘Lately’, it looked for a moment like she might well have the last laugh.

04 MAY

‘Take Your Shoes Off’ established Margaret Irimia as one of the most important songwriters of the early ’00s…for The Cheeky Girls, at least.