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The Story of Pop: 1998 (Chapter 10)

Mar 9, 2023Apr 27, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ 1 Comment

Following up a megahit like "Torn" was never going to be an easy task. But with her second single, Natalie Imbruglia established her own artistry whilst continuing her huge success...

The Story of Pop: 2002 (Chapter 18)

May 5, 2022Nov 3, 2024 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

The path from soap to pop was a well trodden one, but with a rewritten cover of a Turkish hit from Tarkan and a racy new image, Holly Valance successfully crossed over from Ramsay Street to the top of the charts...

Pop Essays #20: Matthew Marsden, ‘Walk My Way’

May 20, 2021May 19, 2021 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Time once again to dig deep in my own vaults and dust off the cobwebs from another gem of forgotten pop with this week's Pop Essays. And it's to the telly box - and one of Britain's most famous streets - we turn our attention to this week... Artist: Matthew MarsdenSong: Walk My WayRelease Date: … Continue reading Pop Essays #20: Matthew Marsden, ‘Walk My Way’

#CrazyStupidPlaylist: Soap to Pop

Apr 12, 2018Apr 12, 2018 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

With Kylie Minogue's latest album 'Golden' set to become her sixth number one in a career now spanning four decades (review will be up soon people), it's easy to forget that it was she who broke down the barn door, after leaving behind her role of feisty Charlene in Neighbours, for stars of the small … Continue reading #CrazyStupidPlaylist: Soap to Pop

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