Guardian Music — Strangely sweet vocals combine with low-slung beats and squelchy synths on this Monarchy reworkingIn many ways, the coming together of synth-pop duo Monarchy and ex-Mini Viva singer Britt Love is the perfect combination of pop nearly-men (or indeed n... more info

Pop Justice — » Kiss have been dropped from the line-up for this already ill-fated Michael Jackson tribute concert. (Billboard) (http://www.billboard.com/news/kiss-removed-from-michael-jackson-tribute-1005317792.story) » Beyonce is a fan of reality TV catchphr... more info

Guardian Music — With their shouty, novelty girl-pop, these cheeky girls are only one ironic wink away from being the next Cheeky GirlsHometown: London.The lineup: Alex and Jade.The background: Oh My! are two northern girls – Alex (20) and Jade (19) – who met at ... more info

Pop Justice — There is nothing very Christmassy or even New Yearesque about this post but it concerns a great electronic pop tune from a couple of months ago. It has something in common with Mini Viva's 'One Touch' in that we totally forgot to put it in our end-o... more info

Unreality Music — Any one remember Mini Viva? Well if you can, you may know their #7 hit 'Left My Heart In Tokyo'; you may or may not know their follow-up singles 'I Wish'’ and 'One Touch'. All were sterling... more info

Pop Justice — This, as voted by around forty people in a centralish-London pub last night, is the best British pop single of the last twelve months. T9yGcKlYAiw A twenty pound note is on its way to Example. Thanks to everyone who came to help judge. Here are some... more info

Pop Justice — The stage is set. The iTunes playlist of twelve amazing British pop tunes has been synchronised with a portable media playing device. The invited judges are choosing what to wear and, more importantly, how to get to the venue if the tubes are still i... more info

Unreality Music — The music business his harshly fragile in the current economic climate. Back in the day you'd probably be allowed two flops albums with eight flops singles from both and then you'd be dropped... more info

Guardian Music — This singer is set to be the face of the Nina Ricci fragrance. Why even bother writing songs? Because they're great, that's whyHometown: Kent.The lineup: Florrie (vocals, drums, songs).The background: Florrie is a one-woman Mini Viva. Whatever happen... more info

Pop Justice — Here are the relative successes and failures likely to be featured in the charts this Sunday. Vika Jigulina - 'Stereo Love' images/stories/audio/bell.mp3 Christina Aguilera - 'Not Myself Tonight' images/stories/audio/foghorn.mp3 Fugative - '... more info