Monthly Chart - December 2013

1. Capital Cities - I Sold My Bed, But Not My Stereo
2. Erasure - Gaudete
3. Ricky Martin - Come With Me
4. Leona Lewis - One More Sleep (Cahill Radio Edit)
5. La Toya Jackson - (Tell Me) She Means Nothing To You At All (Remix)
6. Kevin Walker - Belong
7. Pet Shop Boys - Thursday (Radio Edit)
8. Erasure - Make It Wonderful
9. La Toya Jackson - Trouble
10. Kim Wilde & Rick Astley - Winter Wonderland
11. Jakie Quartz - À La Vie, À L'amour (UK Single Remix)
12. Taylor Dayne - Prove Your Love (Extended Remix)
13. Jesse McCartney - Back Together
14. Taylor Dayne - Don't Rush Me (Extended Version)
15. Kim Wilde - Hope
16. Phil Fearon - Ain't Nothing But A House Party (Raise The Roof Mix)
17. Sandra - Everlasting Love (PWL 12" Remix)
18. La Toya Jackson - Such A Wicked Love
19. Taylor Dayne - With Every Beat Of My Heart (Extended Radio Remix)
20. Jennifer Ellison - Bye Bye Boy (WB Radio Edit)
21. Ricky Martin - Más (Wally López Ibiza Es Más Radio Remix)
22. Deniece Williams - Let's Hear It For The Boy
23. Agnetha Fältskog - När Det Lider Mot Jul
24. Christina Aguilera - The Christmas Song (Holiday Remix)
25. Phil Fearon - I Can Prove It (Full Version)
26. Justin Bieber - Only Thing I Ever Get For Christmas
27. Phil Fearon - Burning All My Bridges
28. Tiffany - New Inside
29. Melissa Graham - Bulletproof (Different View Cut)
30. Solid Harmonie - I Wanna Love You (Radio Mix)

This list shows which songs I've listened to the most this month, on my computer and my iPod. A regularly updated list of my all-time favourite songs can be found here.

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Retro fan art

Check out this cool fan art that our Russian fan "Dinya from Petrograd" made for us! Maybe this is what our Eurotix single "I Plead Insanity" would've looked like if it had been released on 7" vinyl and cassette back in the eighties? We love retro!

Trailer: Mario Kart 8

Fans of the "Super Mario" games have a lot to look forward to. Not long after "Super Mario 3D World", Nintendo released the trailer for the upcoming "Mario Kart 8". It will be released in the spring of 2014 but you can pre-order it now from Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"I feel the night explode when we're together"

New CD's in my record collection: "Playlist: The Very Best Of" and "Dance Diva Remixes & Rarities" by Taylor Dayne, "Émotion Au Pluriel" by Jakie Quartz, "Fear & Freedom" by Ricki-Lee and finally "Bulletproof" and "Hello World" by Solid Harmonie member Melissa Graham.

Pet Shop Boys - It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas (New Version)

I love electronic Christmas songs, and here is one of my favourites: "It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas" by Pet Shop Boys. It's available on iTunes and Spotify. Enjoy!

Review: Cold Prey (2006)

"Fritt Vilt", or "Cold Prey" as it was called in English, is a Norwegian horror movie from 2006, directed by Roar Uthaug.

Five young friends are on a snowboarding trip in the Norwegian mountains. But when one of them is injured, they're forced to take shelter in a seemingly abandoned ski hotel. They soon discover that someone has been living in the hotel since it was closed down in the seventies, killing anyone who trespasses.

"Fritt Vilt" is one of the best horror movies made in recent years. Sure, it's not very original, but the entertainment value is high. And for me, living in Sweden, it's a plus that the movie is set in our neighbouring country, because it hits closer to home, making the movie more frightening. Sweden has a lot to learn from Norway when it comes to making horror movies.

The acting is quite good for a slasher. Ingrid Bolsø Berdal is perfect as the leading lady Jannicke. In recent years, she's acted in international movies such as "Chernobyl Diaries" and "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters". Is a new "scream queen" in the making?

The cute Endre Martin Midtstigen as Mikal brings the eye candy to the movie, but the most sympathic character is the "clown" of the gang, Morten Tobias, played by Rolf Kristian Larsen. You keep hoping that he'll be one of the survivors.

"Fritt Vilt" is by no means a groundbreaking horror movie, but it's well-acted, professionally made and can definitely give Hollywood horror a run for its money. So if you enjoy a good teen slasher, give this one a try!

I own the Scandinavian Blu-ray edition, which has the best sound and picture quality available. You can buy "Fritt Vilt" on DVD from Amazon UK and Amazon US.



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Erasure - Gaudete

I really like Erasure's Christmas album "Snow Globe", with its fabulous synthpop sound! Check out the video for "Gaudete" down under. It's the first single taken from the album. The CD edition includes club remixes and can be ordered from Amazon UK.

"Gaudete" tracklist:

1. Gaudete
2. Gaudete (Razor N Guido Vocal Remix)
3. Gaudete (DJ Yiannis Benedicat Domino Mix)
4. Gaudete (The Storks Remix)
5. Gaudete (Razor N Guido Instrumental)
6. Gaudete (Alternative Mix)
7. Sleep Quietly (Maps Remix)

"And your love gives me wings"

New CD's in my record collection: "Ain't Nothing But A Party: The 12" Anthology" by Phil Fearon & Galaxy, "10" by New Kids On The Block, "Artpop" by Lady Gaga and "Butterfly" by Kylie Minogue.

Video: Britney Spears - Perfume

Pop princess Britney Spears has premiered the video for her brand new single "Perfume". The first time I heard the song, I felt it was a bit too slow to be a single. But it's a grower and the more I listen to it, the more I like it. What do you think?

"Perfume" is the second single taken from Britney's latest album "Britney Jean".

Jesse McCartney - In Technicolor Part 1

Hunky Jesse McCartney is known as an actor from "Summerland", "Greek" and "Chernobyl Diaries". But he's also a successful singer, having scored hits with singles such as "Beautiful Soul" and "She's No You". Now, he's back with the new EP "In Technicolor Part 1".

The EP is a teaser of his upcoming album and includes four new songs, among them the single "Back Together". The sound is inspired by seventies disco music, something that always gets my attention!

"In Technicolor Part 1" is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"In Technicolor Part 1" tracklist:

1. In Technicolor Part 1
2. Back Together
3. Tie The Knot
4. Checkmate

Trailer: Godzilla (2014)

I love disaster movies and I'm looking forward to the upcoming monster epic "Godzilla", scheduled to be released on May 16, 2014. It stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Ken Watanabe and Bryan Cranston, and is the first American take on the franchise since the 1998 movie. Check out the debut trailer:

"There, you just got rocked!"

New CD's in my record collection: "Wilde Winter Songbook" by Kim Wilde, "Snow Globe" by Erasure, "Playlist: The Very Best Of" by Exposé, the deluxe edition of "You're Gonna Get Rocked!" by La Toya Jackson and "Two To Make It Right" by Seduction.

Monthly Chart - November 2013

1. Agnetha Fältskog & Gary Barlow - I Should've Followed You Home (7th Heaven Radio Edit)
2. Kylie Minogue - Skirt
3. Bananarama - Do Not Disturb (Extended Version)
4. Lady Gaga - Do What U Want
5. Little Boots - Shake
6. Bananarama - I Can't Help It (The Hammond Version Excursion)
7. Le Kid - Physical
8. Little Boots - Stuck On Repeat
9. Lady Gaga - Venus
10. Backstreet Boys - Straight Through My Heart
11. Bananarama - I Don't Care
12. Samantha Jade - Soldier
13. Britney Spears - Perfume
14. Paris Hilton - Good Time
15. Bananarama - Reason For Living (12" Master)
16. Erasure - Always (2009 Mix)
17. Janet Jackson - Feedback
18. Mariah Carey - Triumphant (Get 'Em) (Vintage Throwback Mix)
19. Girls Aloud - The Loving Kind (Radio Mix)
20. Roberto Bellarosa - Suivre Mon Étoile
21. Bananarama - Ain't No Cure (Original 12" Mix)
22. Edvin Berg - I Will Be Here
23. Mandy Smith - Say It's Love (Love House) (Xtra Beat This 7" Mix)
24. Kylie Minogue - Your Disco Needs You (Casino Radio & Club Remix)
25. Mandy Smith - Victim Of Pleasure (Red Rooster 7" Mix)

This list shows which songs I've listened to the most this month, on my computer and my iPod. A regularly updated list of my all-time favourite songs can be found here.

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Eurotix - Replay

Here is a preview of "Replay", the exclusive B-side of my synthpop band's debut single "I Plead Insanity", out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon DE, CDON. For the latest news on Eurotix and the upcoming album, keep checking our official Facebook page. Enjoy!

Tom Daley comes out as bisexual

British diver Tom Daley came out of the closet today, in a YouTube video where he reveals he's fallen for another guy. He's very brave! I think it's great that celebrities come out because it shows other LGBT people that they're not alone, and that they don't have to hide who they are.

Britney Spears - Britney Jean

The queen of plastic pop is back! Britney Spears just released her new album "Britney Jean" and she says it's her most personal one to date. As always, she deliveres great dance-pop and house tracks, and a couple of ballads. I love it!

"Britney Jean" also includes the cool singles "Work Bitch" and "Perfume". The album is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"Britney Jean" tracklist:

1. Alien
2. Work Bitch
3. Perfume
4. It Should Be Easy
5. Tik Tik Boom
6. Body Ache
7. Til It's Gone
8. Passenger
9. Chillin' With You
10. Don't Cry
11. Brightest Morning Star*
12. Hold On Tight*
13. Now That I Found You*
14. Perfume (The Dreaming Mix)*

Songs marked with * are bonus tracks on the deluxe editions.

Video: Ricky Martin - Come With Me

I've never been a Ricky Martin fan. Sure, he's a great singer and dancer, and looks great, but I've never been into latino pop. However, I love his latest single "Come With Me", an amazing mixture of dance-pop and house music! I'd definately buy a full Ricky Martin album with that sound. Keep doing electronic music, Ricky!

"Come With Me" is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US. There is also a special remix EP by 7th Heaven.

Bananarama - Remastered Deluxe Editions

I love British girl group Bananarama and I really recommend Edsel's brand new deluxe reissues of their original studio albums. Each album has been digitally remastered and now includes a bonus DVD with videos and rare TV performances, plus a bonus CD filled with rare remixes, B-sides and previously unreleased tracks.

Each album comes in a beautiful casebound book including lyrics, information and interviews. These reissues are a must for every fan of eighties pop music, Stock Aitken Waterman and PWL. Get your copies now from:

Deep Sea Skiving (1983): Amazon UK, Amazon US.

Bananarama (1984): Amazon UK, Amazon US.

True Confessions (1986): Amazon UK, Amazon US.

Wow! (1987): Amazon UK, Amazon US.

Pop Life (1991): Amazon UK, Amazon US.

Please Yourself (1993): Amazon UK, Amazon US.

Exposé - Playlist: The Very Best Of

One of my favourite girl groups is Exposé with their mixture of dance-pop and freestyle music. The group just released the new compilation "Playlist: The Very Best Of", including their amazing hits "Point Of No Return", "Come Go With Me", "Let Me Be The One" and "What You Don't Know".

It includes many rare single versions, mastered in great sound quality! "Playlist: The Very Best Of" is a must for all fans of freestyle or eighties music in general. Order your copy now from Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"Playlist: The Very Best Of" tracklist:

1. Come Go With Me (Radio Mix)
2. Point Of No Return
3. Exposed To Love (7" Version)
4. Let Me Be The One (Radio Edit/Single Version)
5. Seasons Change
6. What You Don't Know (Radio Mix)
7. Tell Me Why (Dakeyne & Steve Anderson Remix)
8. Your Baby Never Looked Good In Blue
9. Stop, Listen, Look & Think (Lambada Mix - Radio Edit)
10. I Wish The Phone Would Ring (Single Version)
11. I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me
12. As Long As I Can Dream (Single Version)
13. In Walked Love
14. When I Looked At Him (Suave Mix/Acoustic Version - U.S. 7" Edit)

Trailer: Maleficent

I'm a huge Angelina Jolie fan so I'm very excited about her upcoming 2014 movie "Maleficent". It's a retelling of the Disney 1959 classic "Sleeping Beauty", told from the perspective of the villainous Maleficent. Check out the trailer down below.

Cher - Take It Like A Man (Remixes)

I really love Cher's latest album, "Closer To The Truth", and one of my favourite tracks is the dance-pop masterpiece "Take It Like A Man". The song has just been released as a digital single, including lots of cool remixes. Check out the video down below, featuring a bunch of gay hunks.

The single is out now on iTunes, Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"Take It Like A Man" tracklist:

1. Take It Like A Man
2. Take It Like A Man (Over-The-Top Club Mix)
3. Take It Like A Man (Over-The-Top Radio Edit)
4. Take It Like A Man (7th Heaven Club Mix)
5. Take It Like A Man (7th Heaven Radio Edit)
6. Take It Like A Man (Over-The-Top Instrumental)

"La disco a besoin de vous"

New CD's in my record collection: The reissue of "Standing Up For Love" by The Three Degrees, the deluxe edition of "Light Years" by Kylie Minogue, "All I'm Missing Is You" by Glenn Medeiros, "In A Tidal Wave Of Mystery" by Capital Cities and "I Should've Followed You Home" by Agnetha Fältskog.

Pandora - I Feel Alive

Swedish pop singer Pandora is celebrating twenty years as an artist with a brand new single called "I Feel Alive". You can count on Pandora to deliver first class dance music and this track is no exception. I'm definately looking forward to more tracks like this!

"I Feel Alive" is out now on iTunes and Spotify.

Agnetha Fältskog & Gary Barlow - I Should've Followed You Home

My big idol, the amazing Agnetha Fältskog, has just released her new single "I Should've Followed You Home", a duet with Take That member Gary Barlow. Down below is a video of them performing the song live on BBC last week. It was Agnetha's first live performance for twenty-five years and she was fabulous!

The new maxi-single also includes three club remixes, something I always enjoy. You can get "I Should've Followed You Home" now from iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and Universal.

"I Should've Followed You Home" tracklist:

1. I Should've Followed You Home (7th Heaven Radio Edit)
2. I Should've Followed You Home
3. I Should've Followed You Home (7th Heaven Club Mix)
4. I Should've Followed You Home (7th Heaven Dub Mix)

Video: Samantha Jade - Soldier

I really love Australian singer Samantha Jade's previous singles "What You've Done To Me" och "Firestarter". Now, she's back with yet another cool pop song, "Soldier". Check out the video down below. I can't wait for her upcoming album!

"Soldiers" is out now on iTunes and Spotify.

"I don't care, I love it"

The latest additions to my record collection: Pet Shop Boys' maxi-single "Thursday", the new deluxe edition of "Push" by Bros, "Daylight Robbery" and "Question Of Time" by Style, "Looking 4 Myself" by Usher and "Icona Pop" by Icona Pop.

Little Mix - Salute

British girl group Little Mix got their big break on "The X Factor" 2011 and have released successful singles such as "Wings", "DNA", "How Ya Doin'?" and "Change Your Life". Now, they've finally released their second studio album "Salute" consisting of great dance-pop tracks such as the cool new single "Move".

"Salute" is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK och Amazon UK.

"Salute" tracklist:

1. Salute
2. Move
3. Little Me
4. Nothing Feels Like You
5. Towers
6. Competition
7. These Four Walls
8. About The Boy
9. Boy
10. Good Enough
11. Mr Loverboy
12. A Different Beat
13. See Me Now*
14. They Just Don't Know You*
15. Stand Down*
16. Little Me (Unplugged)*

Songs marked with * are bonus tracks on the deluxe edition.

Eurotix - I Plead Insanity (Maxi-single)

My synthpop band Eurotix just released the debut single "I Plead Insanity"! It was the first song we recorded together, so it holds a special place in our hearts. The maxi-single also includes a remix of the title track, an Army Of Lovers cover and the exclusive B-side "Replay". Stefan Gemzell has directed a moody photo video for the song, available on YouTube.

The single is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK, Amazon US, Amazon DE, CDON and many other digital music stores. For the latest news on Eurotix and the upcoming album, keep checking the official Facebook page.

"I Plead Insanity" tracklist:

1. I Plead Insanity
2. I Plead Insanity (A Blue Ocean Dream Remix)
3. Supernatural (12" Version)
4. Replay



Credits: Tracks 1, 2 and 4 written by Larry Forsberg, Sven-Inge Sjöberg, Lennart Wastesson. Track 3 written by Alexander Bard, Magnus Frykberg, Emil Hellman, Leif Jacobsson. Track 2 remixed by A Blue Ocean Dream. Produced by Eurotix. Distribution: Computer Killed The Recordstore. Logo: Andreas Pernlund. Artwork: Jeffrey Trull.

Kids React To Gay Marriage

You have to check out this heartwarming video where kids react to gay marriage. I think the world would be a much better place if grown-ups were as open-minded as children.

"Justin Bieber married a guy!"

Kylie Minogue - Skirt (Remixes)

My idol Kylie Minogue released her single "Skirt" earlier this year. The cool dance track is a buzz single from her upcoming album and I absolutely love it! It's only available to buy from Beatport.

The good thing about buying the song from them is that music nerds like me can get it in WAV format, for the best possible sound quality. I'm looking forward to Kylie's upcoming album and I hope it will be in the same electronic style as "Skirt"!

"Skirt" tracklist:

1. Skirt
2. Skirt (Extended Mix)
3. Skirt (Nom De Strip Dub Mix)
4. Skirt (GTA Remix)
5. Skirt (Switch Remix)
6. Skirt (Hot Mouth Remix)

Céline Dion - Loved Me Back To Life

On September 3, the wonderful Céline Dion released her new single "Loved Me Back To Life", and I instantly fell in love with it. I love the fact that the sound is more electronic than on Céline's previous tracks. The song is available on Céline's new album "Loved Me Back To Life", out now on Amazon UK, Amazon US, iTunes and Spotify.

Love Always Wins

I just wanted to share this important video to show support for my LGBT friends in Russia. I really hope the Olympic Committee will take a stand against this discrimination. Please share the video with your friends. Thanks!

Michaela De La Cour - Xmas

Speaking of electronic Christmas music, the fabulous Michaela De La Cour, former member of nineties pop group Army Of Lovers, has just released her new cool Christmas single "Xmas". It's really catchy! The song is out now on iTunes and Spotify. Check out this teaser of the upcoming video:

Roberto Bellarosa - Suivre Mon Étoile

Charming pop singer Roberto Bellarosa represented Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 with the amazing track "Love Kills". Now, he's back with the brand new single "Suivre Mon Étoile", an amazing mix of disco and dance-pop music. The song is out now on iTunes and Spotify.

"Suivre Mon Étoile" tracklist:

1. Suivre Mon Étoile
2. Suivre Mon Étoile (Remix)

Erasure - Snow Globe

The fabulous synthpop duo Erasure are releasing their first Christmas album "Snow Globe" on November 11. It includes the new single "Gaudete" and you can see the video for it down below. I'm starting to look forward to the holidays and what's better than a synthpop Christmas album?

Pre-order "Snow Globe" now from iTunes, Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"Snow Globe" tracklist:

1. Bells Of Love (Isabelle's Of Love)
2. Gaudete
3. Make It Wonderful
4. Sleep Quietly
5. Silent Night
6. Loving Man
7. The Christmas Song
8. Bleak Mid-winter
9. Blood On the Snow
10. There'll Be No Tomorrow
11. Midnight Clear
12. White Christmas
13. Silver Bells

Pop galore

The latest additions to my record collection: "Chemistry" by Velvet, "Illuminations" and "Nocturnes" by Little Boots, "Tove Styrke" by Tove Styrke, "Viva La Musica" by Man Meadow, "Voyage" by The Sound Of Arrows, "One Two Three Four" by Alcazar and the deluxe edition of "Living For The Weekend" by The Saturdays.

Video: Little Mix - Move

I really like the British girl group Little Mix. Their debut album "DNA" was released in 2012 and included the singles "Wings", "DNA", "Change Your Life" and "How Ya Doin'?" Now, they're back with "Move", the first single from their upcoming album "Salute". Check out the video down below.

"Move" is out now on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon.

Video: Geri Halliwell - Half Of Me

I'm a big Spice Girls fan and I also love Geri Halliwell's solo music. The other day, Geri finally released her brand new single "Half Of Me" and you can see the video down below. It's a cute pop track that I'd love to buy. However, it's only available in Australia, which is a real shame.

Record labels should by now that they need to make songs available worldwide right away, or people will just download the track illegally. I like the song though and I really hope Geri's releasing a new solo album in the near future!

Video: Le Kid - Physical

Swedish pop group Le Kid competed in Melodifestivalen 2011, the Swedish pre-selection to the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song "Oh My God", which I found a bit disappointing. I had expected something more electronic. But now, they're back with the brand new single "Physical", and I totally love the electro sound! I hope they'll make more songs like this one.

"Physical" is out now on iTunes and Spotify.

Monthly Chart - October 2013

1. Pet Shop Boys - Love Is A Bourgeois Construct (Nighttime Radio Edit)
2. Cher - Lovers Forever
3. A-ha - The Bandstand
4. Cher - Woman's World
5. The Saturdays - Disco Love
6. Agnes - Got Me Good (Bassflow Remake)
7. Company B - Fascinated
8. A-ha - Butterfly, Butterfly (The Last Hurrah)
9. DJ Bobo & Kim Wilde - I Believe
10. Vanbot - Make Me, Break Me
11. Carly Rae Jepsen - Tonight I'm Getting Over You
12. The Saturdays - Love Come Down
13. Andy Bell - Love Oneself
14. Glen Vella - Lie
15. Ace Of Base - All For You
16. The Saturdays - On The Radio
17. Ani Lorak - Shady Lady (Club Remix)
18. A-ha - Take On Me (Original 7" Version 1984)
19. Animotion - Obsession
20. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV (Steve Thompson Mix)
21. Ace Of Base - Love In December
22. A-ha - Train Of Thought (Remix)
23. ABC - When Smokey Sings (The Miami Mix)

This list shows which songs I've listened to the most this month, on my computer and my iPod. A regularly updated list of my all-time favourite songs can be found here.

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Donna Summer - Love To Love You Donna (Remixes)

One of my favourite artists, the fabulous disco icon Donna Summer, sadly passed away last year. A new tribute remix album called "Love To Love You Donna" has just been released, featuring brand new remixes of Donna's classic hits, by producers such as Chris Cox, Frankie Knuckles and Giorgio Moroder himself.

The collection also includes the previously unreleased track "La Dolce Vita". My personal favourite on the album is the Chromeo & Olivers remix of "Love Is in Control (Finger On The Trigger)" that you can listen to down below.

"Love To Love You Donna" is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"Love To Love You Donna" tracklist:

1. Love To Love You Baby (Giorgio Moroder Feat. Chris Cox Remix)
2. Dim All The Lights (Duke Dumont Remix)
3. Hot Stuff (Frankie Knuckles & Eric Kupper As Director's Cut Signature Mix)
4. I Feel Love (Afrojack Remix)
5. Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) (Chromeo & Oliver Remix)
6. Sunset People (Hot Chip Dub Edit)
7. Working The Midnight Shift (Holy Ghost! Remix)
8. Bad Girls (Gigamesh Remix)
9. MacArthur Park (Laidback Luke Remix)
10. I Feel Love (Benga Remix)
11. On The Radio (Jacques Greene Remix)
12. Last Dance (Masters At Work Remix Short Version)
13. La Dolce Vita
14. Our Love (Krystal Klear Remix)*
15. MacArthur Park (Laidback Luke Remix)*
16. Bad Girls (Boys Noize Club Mix)*
17. Sunset People (Hot Chip Re-Edit)*

Songs marked with * are bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of the album.

Video: Paris Hilton - Good Time

I'm one of few who actually enjoyed Paris Hilton's 2006 pop album. Sure, she's not a great singer and her voice is probably all Auto-Tune. But what can I say? I love trashy dance-pop music as long as the sound is good! And Paris just released the brand new single "Good Time", a wonderfully plastic dance track, featuring Lil Wayne. Check out the video down below.

I hope Paris will release a whole dance album! Meanwhile, "Good Time" is available on iTunes and Spotify.

Synthpop deluxe

New CD's in my record collection: Maxi-singles "Be With You", "I Could Fall In Love With You", "Fill Us With Fire" and "When I Start To (Break It All Down)" by Erasure, the B-side compilation "Format" by Pet Shop Boys, and Vanbot's debut album.

Lady Gaga - Artpop

Lady Gaga is finally releasing her brand new album "Artpop" on November 8. It includes the cool hit singles "Applause" and "Do What U Want", plus "Aura" from the movie "Machete Kills", where Gaga herself plays a part.

Samples of the album tracks "Artpop", "Venus" and "G.U.Y." have also been premiered on YouTube and they sound great, so my hopes for the album are very high! You can pre-order "Artpop" now from iTunes, Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"Artpop" tracklist:

1. Aura
2. Venus
3. G.U.Y.
4. Sexxx Dreams
5. Jewels N' Drugs
6. Manicure
7. Do What U Want
8. Artpop
9. Swine
10. Donatella
11. Fashion!
12. Mary Jane Holland
13. Dope
14. Gypsy
15. Applause

Vanbot - Vanbot

A while back, a friend recommended me to check out the Swedish artist Vanbot. Her real name is Ester Ideskog and she released the debut album "Vanbot" in 2011. The sound is amazing electropop with a touch of the eighties. "Vanbot" includes the singles "Make Me, Break Me" and "Lost Without You", plus the cool album tracks "Numb" and "Ringing".

You can get "Vanbot" from iTunes and Spotify. But if you're like me and prefer a physical release, the CD edition is still available to order from Vanbot's official website.

"Vanbot" tracklist:

1. Ringing
2. Numb
3. By The Side Of This Road
4. Bitter Is The Sweetest Part
5. Maybe
6. Make Me, Break Me
7. Well Done Girl
8. Lost Without You
9. Tired
10. Bad Day
11. Safe By The Numbers

Silent Hill 2 Soundtrack

This arrived yesterday, straight from Japan. It's the beautiful and scary soundtrack for the "Silent Hill 2" video game, by Akira Yamaoka. I fell in love with the music when I first saw the 2006 movie. My personal favourites are "Promise (Reprise)", "Magdalene", "Laura Plays The Piano", "Theme Of Laura (Reprise)" and "White Noiz".

This amazing soundtrack is available on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon.

Glen Vella - Lie

Do you remember pop singer Glen Vella? He represented Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song "One Life". But I want to recommend his 2012 single "Lie". This modern dance-pop track is a lot better than "One Life" in my opinion, and would have done better in the contest. I'm looking forward to more tracks like this from Mr. Vella.

"Lie" is available to buy on iTunes.

Video: Little Boots - Shake

I'm a big fan of British pop singer Little Boots and her electronic music. Check out the brand new video for her single "Shake". The track is taken from the album "Nocturnes", out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US.

A-ha, Pet Shop Boys och Company B

The latest additions to my record collection: The new Pet Shop Boys single "Love Is A Bourgeois Construct", "Company B" and "Gotta Dance" by freestyle girl group Company B, "Foot Of The Mountain" by A-ha, and Morten Harket's solo album "Out Of My Hands".

Trailer: Super Mario 3D World

Check out the trailer for the upcoming video game "Super Mario 3D World" for the Nintendo Wii U. I have a soft spot for the "Super Mario" games so I'm looking forward to this one! The game is released in November but you can pre-order it now from Amazon UK and Amazon US.

Cher and Belinda Carlisle

New CD's in my record collection: Cher's new album "Closer To The Truth" and two more remastered Belinda Carlisle albums: "Live Your Life, Be Free" and "Real".

Kim Wilde - Wilde Winter Songbook

My big idol Kim Wilde is releasing her first Christmas album "Wilde Winter Songbook" in November. The album includes sex original songs and six covers. She's also recorded duets with eighties icons Rick Astley and Nik Kershaw.

I'm usually not a big fan of Christmas albums, but I love Kim Wilde and her amazing voice, so I think this is going to be really interesting! Pre-order "Wilde Winter Songbook" now from Amazon UK and Amazon Germany.

"Wilde Winter Songbook" tracklist:

1. Winter Wonderland (Feat. Rick Astley)
2. Hope
3. One
4. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
5. Winter Song
6. New Life
7. White Winter Hymnal (Feat. Marty & Ricky Wilde)
8. Burn Gold (Silent Night) (Feat. Hal Fowler)
9. Song For Beryl
10. Let It Snow
11. Hey Mister Snowman
12. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree (Feat. Nik Kershaw)

La Toya Jackson - You're Gonna Get Rocked! (Re-release)

On November 25, La Toya Jackson's 1988 album "You're Gonna Get Rocked!" is being reissued by Cherry Pop Records. The album includes R&B singles "Such A Wicked Love", "You Blew" and "You're Gonna Get Rocked!"

Also included are the poptastic Stock Aitken Waterman produced "Just Say No", "(Ain't Nobody Loves You) Like I Do" and "(Tell Me) She Means Nothing To You At All". This remastered deluxe edition includes tons of bonus tracks like remixes and the previously unreleased track "Trouble".

I love La Toya's plastic pop music so I'm very excited about this reissue, especially the rare PWL tracks. You can pre-order your copy now from Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"You're Gonna Get Rocked!" tracklist - CD 1:

1. You're Gonna Get Rocked!
2. You Blew
3. Such A Wicked Love
4. Not Giving Up On Love
5. If I Could Get To You
6. Turn On The Radio
7. Just Say No
8. Does It Really Matter
9. (Tell Me) She Means Nothing To You At All
10. (Ain't Nobody Loves You) Like I Do
11. Trouble
12. You're Gonna Get Rocked! (12" Remix)
13. Such A Wicked Love (F.F. Remix)
14. (Ain't Nobody Loves You) Like I Do (Extended Version)
15. Trouble (Extended Version)

"You're Gonna Get Rocked!" tracklist - CD 2:

1. You're Gonna Get Rocked! (US Radio Edit)
2. Such A Wicked Love (F.F. Remix Edit)
3. (Tell Me) She Means Nothing To You At All (Remix)
4. (Ain't Nobody Loves You) Like I Do (Original 12" Mix)
5. Just Say No (Original Mix)
6. You're Gonna Get Rocked! (7" Edit)
7.You Blew (7" Edit)
8. Such A Wicked Love (7" Edit)
9. Does It Really Matter (7" Edit)
10. You're Gonna Get Rocked! (Full Force Hard-Core Mix)
11. (Ain't Nobody Loves You) Like I Do (Instrumental)
12. (Tell Me) She Means Nothing To You At All (Instrumental)
13. You're Gonna Get Rocked! (Dub)
14. Such A Wicked Love (F.F. Remix Instrumental)
15. Trouble (Instrumental)
16. (Tell Me) She Means Nothing To You At All (Remix Instrumental)
17. You're Gonna Get Rocked! (Bonus Beats)

The Saturdays - Living For The Weekend

As you know, I love British girl group The Saturdays and I'm so excited about their upcoming album "Living For The Weekend"! It's being released on October 14 and includes the cool singles "Disco Love", "What About Us", "30 Days" and "Gentleman".

This album is a must for everyone who likes girl groups and dance-pop music. Pre-order "Living For The Weekend" now from Amazon UK, Amazon US and iTunes.

"Living For The Weekend" tracklist:

1. What About Us
2. Disco Love
3. Gentleman
4. Leave A Light On
5. Not Giving Up
6. Lease My Love
7. 30 Days
8. Anywhere With You
9. Problem With Love
10. You Don't Have The Right
11. Don't Let Me Dance Alone
12. Somebody Else's Life
13. Wildfire*
14. What About Us (Extended Mix)*
15. What About Us (The Buzz Junkies Radio Edit)*
16. Gentleman (The Alias Radio Edit)*
17. Disco Love (Wideboys Radio Edit)*
18. Not Giving Up (JRMX WeLovePop Radio Edit)*

Songs marked with * are bonus tracks on the deluxe edition.

Cher - Closer To The Truth

I'm so happy about Cher's new album "Closer To The Truth"! The first single "Woman's World" is a great party anthem and I'm so glad Cher is back to doing modern dance-pop, like she did on the "Believe" and "Living Proof" albums. Welcome back, Cher!

"Closer To The Truth" is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US. Make sure you get the deluxe edition which includes lots of bonus tracks, for example "You Haven't Seen The Last Of Me", from the "Burlesque" soundtrack.

"Closer To The Truth" tracklist:

1. Woman's World
2. Take It Like A Man
3. My Love
4. Dressed To Kill
5. Red
6. Lovers Forever
7. I Walk Alone
8. Sirens
9. Favorite Scars
10. I Hope You Find It
11. Lie To Me
12. I Don't Have To Sleep To Dream*
13. Pride*
14. You Haven't Seen The Last Of Me*
15. Woman's World (R3hab Remix)*
16. Woman's World (Jodie Harsh Remix)*
17. Will You Wait For Me*

Songs marked with * are bonus tracks on the deluxe edition.

Video: Britney Spears - Work Bitch

Check out the video for Britney Spears' new hit single "Work Bitch". I love the song and the electronic sound! Britney never disappoints when it comes to plastig dance-pop that I love. "Work Bitch" is out now on iTunes and Spotify.

Monthly Chart - September 2013

1. Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hangin' On
2. Steps - One For Sorrow
3. Britney Spears - Work Bitch
4. Selena Gomez - Come & Get It
5. Bananarama - Love Don't Live Here (Radio Mix)
6. Kim Wilde - Never Trust A Stranger
7. Selena Gomez - Slow Down
8. Steps - After The Love Has Gone
9. Kim Wilde - Can't Get Enough (Of Your Love)
10. Céline Dion - Loved Me Back To Life
11. Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive (12" Version)
12. Kim Wilde - Love's A No
13. Audrey Wheeler - Irresistible (The PWL Remix)
14. The Fooo Conspiracy - Man Over Board
15. Viola Wills - If You Could Read My Mind
16. Selena Gomez & The Scene - Who Says (Bimbo Jones Radio Remix)
17. Carly Rae Jepsen - Take A Picture
18. Oscar Zia - Without U
19. Ylvis - The Fox
20. Union J - Carry You
21. Laura Branigan - Self Control (Extended Version)
22. Mary-Jess - Did I Make The Most Of Loving You
23. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor (Extended Album Version)
24. Billie Holiday - That Ole Devil Called Love
25. Maurizio Malagnini - The Paradise Lovebirds
26. Miley Cyrus - Who Owns My Heart (The Alias Remix)

This list shows which songs I've listened to the most this month, on my computer and my iPod. A regularly updated list of my all-time favourite songs can be found here.

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Jackie Collins - Confessions Of A Wild Child

Check out the trailer for the brand new Jackie Collins novel "Confessions Of A Wild Child". It's a prequel that tells the story of Lucky Santangelo in her teen years. You can order the novel now from Amazon UK and Amazon US.

Bros - Push (Re-release)

On October 28, Cherry Pop are releasing a remastered deluxe edition of the amazing pop album "Push" by Bros, originally released in 1988. The album includes hit singles "Drop The Boy", "I Quit", "I Owe You Nothing" and my personal favourite "When Will I Be Famous?"

This is a three disc reissue filled with all B-sides, 7" and 12" remixes. You can pre-order the "Push" reissue from Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"Push" tracklist - CD 1:

1. When Will I Be Famous?
2. Drop The Boy
3. Ten Out Of Ten
4. Liar
5. Love To Hate You
6. I Owe You Nothing
7. I Quit
8. It's A Jungle Out There
9. Shocked Push
10. Cat Among The Pigeons
11. I Owe You Nothing (7" Version)
12. I Quit (7" Version)
13. Drop The Boy (7" Version)
14. When Will I Be Famous (7" Version)

"Push" tracklist - CD 2:

1. The Boy Is Dropped
2. Silent Night
3. Shocked (Live)
4. The Big Push Overture
5. I Owe You Nothing (The Shep Pettibone Mix)
6. I Owe You Nothing (Pettibeats)
7. I Owe You Nothing (The Voice)
8. I Owe You Nothing (Club Mix)
9. I Owe You Nothing (The Beats)
10. I Owe You Nothing (Over 18 Mix)

"Push" tracklist - CD 3:

1. When Will I Be Famous? (The Contender Dub Mix)
2. When Will I Be Famous? (Infamous Mix)
3. When Will I Be Famous? (Club Mix)
4. When Will I Be Famous? (Acapella Mix)
5. When Will I Be Famous? (Bonus Beats)
6. Drop The Boy (Art Mix)
7. Drop The Boy (Shep Pettibone Dub Mix)
8. Drop The Boy (Shep Pettibone Mix)
9. I Quit (Acid Drops)
10. I Quit (The ”Turn-On” Mix)
11. I Quit (The Acidic Mix)



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Selena Gomez - Stars Dance

I really like the songs Selena Gomez did together with The Scene, especially the amazing 2011 pop single "Love You Like A Love Song". But now she's left the band behind and released her first solo album "Stars Dance".

The album is really good and and I love the sound, a mixture of dance-pop, electropop and house music. Hit singles "Come & Get It" and "Slow Down" are included, and I recommend you getting the deluxe edition which includes four bonus tracks.

"Stars Dance" is out now on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"Stars Dance" tracklist:

1. Birthday
2. Slow Down
3. Stars Dance
4. Like A Champion
5. Come & Get It
6. Forget Forever
7. Save The Day
8. B.E.A.T.
9. Write Your Name
10. Undercover
11. Love Will Remember
12. Nobody Does It Like You*
13. Music Feels Better*
14. Lover In Me*
15. I Like It That Way*

Songs marked with * are bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of the album.

Eurotix - The European Man

Me and Larry Forsberg are working hard on our debut album and here is the first mix of our latest song "The European Man". We hope you like it. Don't forget to like Eurotix on Facebook for the latest news on our music!

James Dean Blu-ray Collection

On October 28, Warner Bros. are releasing a Blu-ray box, including three classic movies starring the legendary James Dean. "East Of Eden" (1955), "Rebel Without A Cause" (1955) and "Giant" (1956) have been digitally restored and the discs include loads of extras.

The movies also star Hollywood legends such as Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and Julie Harris. The special collector's edition includes unique memorabilia such as posters, memos and a booklet.

Pre-order the "James Dean Collection" now from Amazon UK and Amazon US.

"You came and changed the way I feel"

These are the latest additions to my record collection: The new Selena Gomez album "Stars Dance", remastered reissues of "If You Could Read My Mind" by Viola Wills, "Close" by Kim Wilde, and "Heaven On Earth" and "Runaway Horses" by Belinda Carlisle. Great albums!

Sinitta - The Day You Said Goodbye (Pete Hammond's Empire Strikes Back Mix)

UK pop singer Sinitta is best known for her eighties hits "Toy Boy", "So Macho", "Cross My Broken Heart" and "G.T.O.". But if you like her old songs, you must check out Pete Hammond's fantastic retro remix of her 2009 track "The Day You Said Goodbye". It has that wonderful sound that Stock Aitken Waterman and PWL were known for in the eighties.

This amazing remix is available on the compilation album "The Hits+ Collection 86–09: Right Back Where We Started From", available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

Video: Cher - Woman's World

Check out the official video for Cher's latest single "Woman's World". I love her voice and personality, and I'm so glad she's doing modern dance-pop again, like on "Believe" and "Living Proof", my favourite Cher albums.

"Woman's World" is the first single from the upcoming album "Closer To Perfection", out on September 24.

Monthly Chart - August 2013

1. Olivia Newton-John - Magic (Peachy & Murphy Mix)
2. Lady Gaga - Applause
3. Agnetha Fältskog - Dance Your Pain Away (Patrolla Mix Edit)
4. Pet Shop Boys - Axis
5. Army Of Lovers - Crucified 2013
6. Krista Siegfrids - Money
7. One Direction - Best Song Ever (Jump Smokers Remix)
8. Marilyn Monroe - I'm Thru With Love
9. Sally Shapiro - This City's Local Italo Disco DJ Has A Crush On Me
10. Nocera - Summertime, Summertime
11. The Wanted - Walks Like Rihanna
12. Heidi Montag - More Is More
13. ByeAlex - Kedvesem (Visit Sweden Version)
14. Pet Shop Boys - Love Is A Bourgeois Construct
15. Krista Siegfrids - Amen!
16. Olivia Newton-John - Twist Of Fate
17. Capital Cities - Safe And Sound
18. Pet Shop Boys - Vocal
19. Martin Rolinski - On The Run
20. Kim Wilde - Loved (Pulsedriver Vs. Beam Remix - Single Version)
21. Agnetha Fältskog - Dance Your Pain Away (7th Heaven Mirrorball Mix)
22. Heidi Montag - Body Language
23. Mary N'diaye - För Att Jag Kan
24. The Wanted - We Own The Night
25. Madleen Kane - Forbidden Love/Fire In Your Heart
26. Agnetha Fältskog - Dance Your Pain Away (Cahill Mix Edit)
27. Madleen Kane - Chéri
28. Olivia Newton-John - Let's Talk About Tomorrow
29. Sarah Brightman - Closer
30. Madleen Kane - Secret Love Affair
31. Ruslana - This Is Euphoria
32. Agnetha Fältskog - Can't Shake Loose (Special AOR Remix)
33. Olivia Newton-John - Totally Hot

This list shows which songs I've listened to the most this month, on my computer and my iPod. A regularly updated list of my all-time favourite songs can be found here.

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We Heard The Call Vol 2

The first officially released track by my synthpop project Eurotix will be our cover of "Lies" by Alphaville. It's included on the tribute compilation "We Heard The Call Vol 2", out on September 16. You can pre-order your copy now from Krapplund. It includes cover versions made by fans from all over the world.

You can hear a short preview of the track in this trailer:

"Don't run for the door, get back on the floor"

Here are the latest additions to my record collections. CD's by Rick Astley, Baltimora, Gloria Gaynor, Agnetha Fältskog and Madleen Kane:



And also CD's by Audrey Wheeler, Patrice Rushen, Donna Allen and Millie Jackson:

Video: Christina Aguilera - Let There Be Love

My favourite track on Christina Aguilera's latest album "Lotus" is the fantastic dance track "Let There Be Love". Christina uploaded a video for the song on YouTube yesterday, and it has an important message. "Let There Be Love" is available on iTunes and Spotify. It deserves to be a hit!

The Saturdays - Disco Love

I'm a huge fan of UK girl group The Saturdays, but I was a little disappointed by their previous single "Gentlemen", it just wasn't my style. However, I'm loving their brand new single "Disco Love", an amazing dance-pop explosion!

The video premiered yesterday and the single is up for pre-order on iTunes. There is also a special EP featuring remixes and two B-sides, one of them a cover of Donna Summer's "On The Radio". Enjoy!

Dannii Minogue - This Is It: The Very Best Of

The amazing Dannii Minogue has just released the compilation album "This Is It: The Very Best Of". It doesn't offer any surprises for those of us who have her previous compilations and the fabulous deluexe editions of her original albums. However, there is the new track "'Cos You're Beautiful" and the Kylie Minogue duet "The Winner Takes It All".

You can buy the album now from Amazon UK, Amazon US, iTunes UK and iTunes AU.

"This Is It: The Very Best Of" tracklist:

1. Love And Kisses
2. Success
3. Jump To The Beat
4. Baby Love
5. Don't Wanna Take This Pain
6. Show You The Way To Go
7. This Is It
8. All I Wanna Do
9. Everything I Wanted
10. Disremembrance
11. Coconut
12. Who Do You Love Now?
13. Put The Needle On It
14. I Begin To Wonder
15. Don't Wanna Lose This Groove
16. You Won't Forget About Me
17. Perfection
18. So Under Pressure
19. He's The Greatest Dancer
20. The Winner Takes It All
21. 'Cos You're Beautiful

Trailer: Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse

As you probably know by now, I love classic adventure games, especially the "Broken Sword" series. Today, the debut trailer for the brand new game "Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse" premiered on YouTube. It looks amazing and I can't wait to play this gmae!

What do you think? The game will be released in 2013 for PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, Linux and PlayStation Vita.



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The Sims 4 - Arrival & Gameplay Trailers

As you know, I'm a huge fan of the game franchise "The Sims", and yesterday, EA Games released these first two trailers from the upcoming "The Sims 4", coming out in 2014. It looks pretty good and I like the new tool. I can't wait to find out more about the game!

What do you think?

Video: Lady Gaga - Applause

No one has been able to avoid Lady Gaga's amazing new monster single "Applause", and today, the video premiered on YouTube. I'm so glad that Gaga keeps doing electronic dance-pop and I love the lyrics where she shows critics that no one has the right to decide for others what "good" or "bad" art is. There is no right or wrong when it comes to music, just different opinions.

"Applause" is out now on iTunes och Spotify.