With it's bonkers production and nuns and Curly Wurlys referencing lyrics, Leilani's debut single was certainly anything but ordinary.
Pop Essays #40: Leilani, ‘Madness Thing’
Pop Essays #39: allSTARS*, ‘Love Is’
The stars of CITV's STARStreet might have laboured in their peers' shadow, but could a Lamont Dozier co-write have turned it around?
Pop Essays #38: Texas, ‘I’ll See It Through’
Texas appeared on the soundtrack to the Richard Curtis blockbuster Love Actually in 2003 - something most people have forgotten until now.
Girls Aloud’s “What Will The Neighbours Say?” at 20: revisiting a modern pop classic
One thing I have tried to curb a little bit coming into this year is the expansion of my vinyl collection. Some of this was borne out of necessity (I had to upgrade my storage trunks over Christmas, as my collection had outgrown the original ones I stored them in), but also to try and … Continue reading Girls Aloud’s “What Will The Neighbours Say?” at 20: revisiting a modern pop classic
Pop Essays #37: McFly, ‘Ultraviolet / The Ballad Of Paul K’
With their chart topping second album Wonderland, McFly didn't make it easy - for themselves or their fans - as they rebelled against their image and sound.
Pop Essays #36: Madonna, ‘Miles Away’
The release of Madonna's final album under Warner Bros marked the moment the Queen of Pop led rather than followed working with Timbaland.
Pop Essays #35: Charlotte Church, ‘Even God Can’t Change The Past’
After reinventing herself as a pop rock "Crazy Chick", Charlotte Church tried a little self reflection with a song co-written by Boy George.
Pop Essays #34: The Faders, ‘No Sleep Tonight’
The Faders attempted to inject some girl power into the wave of pop bands with self penned tunes and guitars in 2005 - and almost succeeded with it...
Pop Essays #33: Natalie Imbruglia, ‘That Day’
Natalie Imbruglia's second album saw her decisively reassert and reclaim a lot of the narrative that had clouded the success of her debut four years ago.
Pop Essays #32: Mark Owen, ‘Believe In The Boogie’
He might not have grabbed as much public attention as his Take That bandmates, but Mark Owen proved the grooves of his solo material were worth delving into.
The Niche Reference 