Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo and a gloriously bonkers retro game show? "Expectations" remix just won the pop-culture jackpot! eqmusicblog.com/olivia-rodri…

Just when I thought Joe McElderry was keeping the theatrical stage firmly in his sights, he's inviting us to the disco! “Phantom of the Discotheque” brings a rather enticing twist to his pop story... eqmusicblog.com/joe-mcelderr…

EMERGING ARTISTS: 25 million streams and counting! SUM SUN are building momentum, and I can see why. "Rendezvous" has me falling for their dreamy sound. eqmusicblog.com/emerging-art…

Maisi and the Disco wants to dance, vogue and live like "Madonna". This cheeky alt-pop banger is giving pure pop-icon energy. eqmusicblog.com/emerging-art…

Lostchild’s new single “Running (You You You)”, is a soaring slice of crying-on-the-dancefloor queer pop that somehow manages to sound euphoric while its protagonist is emotionally falling apart. eqmusicblog.com/lostchild-ru…

Purple Disco Machine welcomes MEEK into his disco world with “Test My Luck” — a glittering collision of alt-pop attitude and dancefloor joy. eqmusicblog.com/purple-disco…

Dandelion isn't offering us a neat little healing story with "Scissors". Instead, she's embracing the messy history that makes us who we are. And frankly, that's much more interesting… eqmusicblog.com/dandelion-ge…

TV Review: Instead of spending ridiculous amounts of money trying to create a fantastical cosmic playground every week, HBO's "Lanterns" brings everything crashing back down to Earth. eqmusicblog.com/boys-on-film…

Film Review: After meeting a group of queer club kids, what begins as a relatively ordinary trip quickly becomes Eduardo’s gay coming-of-age awakening. And "The Last First Time" certainly doesn’t shy away from the awakening part. eqmusicblog.com/film-review-…

Bentley Robles’ “Payola” serves up infectious hooks while shining a light on the seedier side of chasing fame. Now Ralph joins the fun for a remix. eqmusicblog.com/payola-bentl…

Blink and you might miss her… Rose Gray returns with “Blink Twice”, another dazzling slice of dance-pop momentum. eqmusicblog.com/rose-gray-bl…

If nostalgia had a pop soundtrack, we suspect it might sound a lot like Florrie’s “Magic for a While”. Dreamy stuff. eqmusicblog.com/florries-mag…

Synth-pop fans, your 2027 plans are looking rather good. Erasure are back with a new track “Wings of Love”, album "RADIO!! RADIO!!" and a huge arena tour!... eqmusicblog.com/erasure-wing…

One last Soft Cell album? Yes please. "Danceteria" brings the synths, the drama and that unmistakable Marc Almond and Dave Ball magic… eqmusicblog.com/album-review…

Forget spooky season. The Sugababes have wandered into a cemetery, buried an ex and emerged sounding fabulous. "Ghost" is here eqmusicblog.com/sugababes-ar…

There is electro-pop, and then there is Disco Shrine electro-pop. “Wifi Wifey” brings the hard beats, playful attitude. Barbie Rave energy has officially entered the weekend… eqmusicblog.com/disco-shrine…

Boy Harsher makes heartbreak sound hypnotic. New album "Get Mean" arrives alongside the moody visual for “Faulty”. Enter the darkness - here… eqmusicblog.com/boy-harsher-…

Before the "Stage Girl" tour arrives in the UK & Europe from October 8th, Eli gives us one more song from the era. “The Comeback” is tender, vulnerable and completely caught up in complicated feelings. eqmusicblog.com/elis-the-com…

“Roses” is more than simply a Chvrches comeback single. It feels like a statement of intent — darker electronic textures, pointed lyrics and a new era ready to bloom. eqmusicblog.com/chvrches-unv…

Gus Dapperton ( @gusdapperton ) turns a serious conversation about masculinity into an addictive indie-pop rush with “Queen” eqmusicblog.com/gus-dapperto…