Summer Pop

Hey Guys! Its summer vacation now, and that means I have loads more time to post! I will make up for my gap during finals, promise.

First off, in honor of summer vacation, I'm giving you a playlist that I made. The link for Youtube is here and this is the tracklist (I'm sure I mixed badly. Sorry, I'm a blogger, not a DJ):

Sabrina Washington - OMG (Oh My Gosh)
Iggy Azaelia - My World
Luminites - Gotta Get Into It
Avril Lavigne - Complicated
Natalia Kills - Break You Hard
Girlicious - Like Me
Olly Murs - Dance With Me Tonight
 The Wanted - Warzone
Wynter Gordon - Buy My Love
Kimberly Cole - Smack You
Kat Graham - Put Your Graffiti On Me
Haley Reinhart - Free
Willow Smith - Whip My Hair
Ariana Grande - Put Your Hearts Up
Keke Palmer - The One You Call
Avril Lavigne - Wish You Were Here
Alexis Jordan - Happiness
Kristina DeBarge - Goodbye
Colette Carr - Like I Got A Gun
Angel - Go In, Go Hard ft. Wretch 32

Found Pop

She's growing pretty quickly, but I just want to bring Carishma to your attention. She's an American artist, and her latest single is called Glow in the Dark. Its a really sweet song - not super dancy, but not chill and relaxed either. I would definitely put it in Easy Listening, because it is so pleasant to listen to. Her debut album is set for this summer, and if Glow in the Dark and Keep Hangin On are any sign, it should be pretty varied and interesting.

I'm pretty sure that in making Our Song Comes On, Kristina Maria had a true artist's dream fulfilled - she got a curious listener singing along immediately. While not at a party bus level, I can see this playing loudly in car speakers. It's one of those songs that you sing with your friends when it plays, and I'll be testing that to see how it goes with my friends.

I already featured her a while ago, but i just listened to Starshell's song Bad News. I like it way better than SuperLuva, and I think it shows that she has more potential than the stuff she's been making.

Swag List
Black Heart - Stooshe
When She Was Mine - Lawson
How We Do (Party) - Rita Ora
Diamonds - Starboy Nathan
Brokenhearted Razor N Guido Remix - Karmin

Found Pop

I don't think I should be blamed for not being super familiar with H.E.A.T. I live in the U.S. and don't usually follow rock bands. They are really good though, so I am upset that I didn't know about them. They've been around for a while, and they released their third album in March. I have been looking for another band/artist with male vocals, and I found one! They aren't available in the U.S. (why does this always happen to me?) but hey, Youtube is universal. Most of the time. Living on the Run is the only song of theirs on Youtube I've found that isn't live, but it is a really good example of what they do.

I'm slightly in love with Tanner Patrick. Not only is he cute, but he has a great voice, and that perfect balance of pop. The thing is, with guys singing, either they seem super poppy, like One Direction or JLS, or they're more melancholy, like Christopher. But Tanner Patrick hit that sweet spot in both his songs Ours featuring Taylor Swift and in Merry Go Round. I'm not sure about anything new coming up, but hey, it would make me happy.

And hey, so excited! Carly Rae Jepsen is high up on all the charts, and I posted about her and her song long before getting signed on with Justin Bieber. The post is here.

Swag List

Ultraviolet Sound - Suck My Kiss
Little Boots - Remedy
A*M*E* - City Lights
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)
Cher Lloyd - Swagger Jagger

Pop to See

She isn't the most original chick in the world. But her music does appeal. I'm talking about Rye Rye, who is the next Nicki Minaj, and she has the wigs, moves and voice to prove it. I actually prefer her to Nicki, by far. Check out Rye Rye for sure if you like Super Bass or Starships, but not Beez in the Trap, then look at Rye Rye's Sunshine ft. M.I.A. and Never Will Be Mine ft. Robyn. Yeah, the only difference pretty much is in name, but Rye Rye is a good alternative! Her album, Go! Pop! Bang! will be released this year, featuring many high-profile artists, such as MIA, Robyn, Akon, and Tyga.

Remember Cover Drive and my despair at the lack of their release in America? Well, it won't be released in the U.S., but you can either buy the standard edition off of Amazon or change the country on iTunes, and see how the currency thing goes. Anyway, Bajan Style is being released May 7th, and I have never been so excited for an album release, not even Natalia Kill's Perfectionist. I absolutely adore Sparks and I also enjoy the B-Side of Sparks, called What I Like. Of course, I love Lick Ya Down and Twilight just as much. I can't choose, its all so amazing!

Coming all the way from beautiful Australia, I give you Jamie McDell. Who is not, despite the sound, Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift fans should enjoy, she sounds a lot like our girl, but less country, and she definitely has her own style enough to differentiate. You'll Never Take That Away is a perfect example of her similarities to Taylor, but of her individuality as well.

All Sorts of Pop

Now that I've shamefully broken my promise to be back the next day, and I've finished almost all of my other work, time for another post! I've found a gem this time, and I'm SO glad, thanks to my wonderful friend, PopMaze (love you babe). Nikki of Soundgirl has decided to go solo. Which, let me tell you, has my happiness bar reaching the top. I love her song Intro Intro, the song and the video are equally fun and playful.

When I hear Cinnamon Girl, I wonder why more people haven't heard of her. She isn't well known at all, so let's see how posting this does. Her song Friends is very chaotic.  There are a lot of electric sounds as well as drums, guitars, and vocals, It isn't too bad, and I recommend you try it at least.

Once again, my late conduct is disgraceful. Here's a new artist! To be honest, I'm finding myself toeing my indie rule. Jessie Ware is technically pop, but it has that feel to it. If I could bu it in the U.S., it wouldn't be one of my most played songs, but still on a few playlists. 110% is a rather strange songs in a few respects, but I like it!

Swag Playlist
Elmo - I'm Elmo and I Know It
Colette Carr - We Do It (Primo)

My Tumblr

Sorry I haven't posted in so long you guys! I'll be back tomorrow, promise. Just wanted to announce my tumblr! I'm doing a "Song of the Day", so if I don't have time for a post, I'll just give a song, sort of like my Swag List, but more recent stuff. The link is http://shufflethepop.tumblr.com/

Really hope you visit!

New Pop

Queen of Hearts just released her new single! It's called Neon, and it is very much electronic pop. The first stanza sounds way more electronic, but by the time the chorus rolls around, the pop factor is very clear. Enjoy! She's releasing two songs on one disk on May 14th, and one is Neon, the other is named Tears In The Rain, written by Stefan Storm! I really love Neon, and I can't wait to hear Tears In The Rain.

Aleesia has also just released her album Girl Talk! I haven't been able to find the song Girl Talk, but the preview for the album features a little bit of the song here. She isn't the greatest, to be honest. I'd give her a 57% like, but after hearing that clip of Girl Talk, I feel like she has potential, which isn't showing through her other songs. Life of the Party isn't horrible, but it isn't the greatest either. But from what I've heard of her other stuff, she has way better songs, and it will be interesting to see whether she gets better or is just a flash in the pan.

Swag Playlist
V Factory - Love Struck
Karamel - Underwear
AnnaGrace - Don't Let Go
BC Jean - I'll Survive You
Brooke Valentine - Girl Fight