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Tag: pop

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Discovery: Michelle Lynne Unites Two Musical Worlds on Her Genre‑Crossing Debut One Step At a Time

19/02/2026 Graeme Smith

How exactly does one bridge the gap between classical and modern pop? It’s a question that Michelle Lynne attempts to answer on her new album, One Step At A Time.

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Discovery: We Connect with OGGY at the Start of a Soul-Searching New Era

06/02/2026 Graeme Smith

OGGY is an artist we’re discovering at the start of a new era, heralded by her single Help Me Find A Reason. 

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Discovery: Rameez Khalid, Kainat Masood & Amaizy Team Up for East-Meets-West Pop Wonder, Shehnai

06/02/2026 Graeme Smith

What’s better than one creative powerhouse? Three! Shehnai combines the talents of Rameez Khalid, Kainat Masood, and Amaizy (Aizad Hashmi).

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The Confederation’s innovative and soulful album is an early 2026 highlight

19/01/202627/01/2026 Graeme Smith

Music has hit a nexus point, I think, grappling with the double-edged sword of modern technology while attempting to keep its soul. Hypergravity, the new album by Coventry’s The Confederation is a prime example. 

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Discovery: Melissa Bianco Turns Creative Risk Into Compelling Pop in Chance Of A Lifetime

13/01/202619/01/2026 Graeme Smith

Some topics are well-covered in music, but I can’t think of another album dedicated to the process of game development.

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Discovery: Giuseppe Cucè captures the human soul in weighty new album

19/12/202519/12/2025 Graeme Smith

21 grams is the supposed weight of the human soul, mythologised in popular culture. It’s also the concept that has inspired the latest album by Giuseppe Cucè.

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Discovery: We shine a light on the role of producer thanks to Wain and his Rise project

15/12/2025 Graeme Smith

Aside from a few household names, producers are the unsung heroes of the music industry, crafting hits that become famous without their name necessarily being heard.

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Blind Man’s Daughter claims her power in new Latin pop single

28/11/2025 Graeme Smith

Blind Man’s Daughter, led by Ashley Wolfe, is an incredibly unique act who has been featuring on our pages since 2023.

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Editor's Spotlight, Reviews

Pop innovator Ripsime launches new chapter

17/11/202521/11/2025 Graeme Smith

Our coverage of Ripsime goes back to 2023, yet there’s plenty of her back catalogue that we’ve yet to explore.

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