Lopez Blogs

Jonah Hedqvist ~ If you have been paying attention to Don’tStopThePop lately, you will know that they are quite partial to a bit of Mr H. As quite rightly they should be. He has lots of things going in his favour. Let me examine them one at a time. First up, he knocks out some corkingly super pop tunes that invade the mind, fill the heart and inspire the feet to get right on up there and boogie. It’s not just pop, it’s pop that sends goosebumps up and down your arms, tickles the sphincter and leaves you feeling gloriously warm. Secondly, he’s absolutely flying the flag for gay artists with his views and absolute acceptance of who he is and what he represents (check out the comments on DSTP for quite the debate that is going on…). Thirdly, he is quite good looking and wants to sleep with BWO. Finally, his single Summer High enters the Swedish top ten this week and quite rightly so. I’m quite excited and a little bit enamoured by Mr Hedqvist. A-

Cassette Elektrik~ Oh ok, one of them is a girl, but does that really matter in today’s elightened age? They can fit into my lets hear it for the boys category anytime. They are an electro-pop group that instantly draw comparisons to Ladytron, Fischer Spooner, Erasure and Human League. Before you run away and think “oh no not more fucking electropop”, stop and listen to some tunes ~ they manage to inject their cover of A Little Respect with a healthy homage to an Erasure remix as well as enough evocative vocals that really highlight what a hearbreaking song it is. Their other songs are infused with melody and persistent beats, but never lose their own original take on a classic sound and never forget the beating heart of a tune. Quite lovely if you are in the right mood. B