Hey Poprockers, We are always on the search for new music. In his case, new music does not mean a new artist but is a new track from one of our favourites. When I say "ours", I mean mine. With hits Catch My Disease and Cigarettes will kill you, Ben continues to write great pop-culture songs. Recently released Parents Get High by Ben Lee, hit our desk, and I have gotta say I like it. You can listen to it […]
You might remember Icehouse from the '80s and '90s, but like most things from that era, they are making a comeback. Well, Icehouse has never really gone anywhere. Icehouse is still relevant and embedded in Australiana. So much so that local celebrations are not complete until someone plays Great Southern Land, our other Anthem. Flowers Before Icehouse, the band from Sydney was known as the "Flowers". Iva Davies formed the band with bass Player Keith Welsh in 1977. Keyboardist Michael […]
With all the hype surrounding Kate Bush re-entering the charts with her hit Running Up That Hill, we thought we would look at 10 things you didn't know about Kate Bush. 1. 10 Studio Albums That's right Kate Bush has released 10 studio albums over her career. The Kick Inside 1978Lionheart 1978Never for Ever 1980The Dreaming 1982The Hounds Of Love 1985The Sensual World 1989The Red Shoes 1993Aerial 2005Directors Cut 201150 Worlds of snow 2011 Running Up That Hill is from […]
Every now and again a song comes along and it sticks. You expect a follow-up from the artist or band, expectation then turns to hope, the hope to nope. Welcome to the One Hit Wonder - She's so high. Back in 1999 a fresh face Tal Bachman hit the airwaves with his hit song She's so high. If you were like me, you thought this fresh-faced guy had a huge career ahead of him. I remember playing the song on […]
Back in the bestest decade in history, there was a little Aussie band that could, the Hoodoo Gurus. In the latest in our where are they now series, we look at where the Hoodoo Gurus came from and where they are now. Formed in Sydney in 1981, I was 11, a skinny kid with big bat ears, I was learning about music, Kiss were the rage, and this thing called music was growing in those ears, maybe that's why they […]
It's 2022 and all of a sudden, it feels like vinyl records are making a comeback. Every store seems to be pushing turn tables and records. Is this just another Fad or is it that vinyl never really went anywhere, it's just having a renaissance, a resurgence of it;'s once-dominant self in a year gone by? Photo 104187172 © Roberto Pangiarella | Dreamstime.com Long gone are the days of the old Three in One HiFi Units, 1 turntable, 1 Radio, and 1 Double Tape Deck […]
Welcome to the first in the series of Hits from the flicks. Episode 1 Days of thunder. Now I don't speak for everyone, but there's a special kind of musical. A movie full of chart classics and great songs, I'm not talking about The sounds of music or Grease. I'm talking big engines, loads of action, rumbling bass, and a mintox storyline. Yes, I said it Mintox. It's just like Top Gun, but on the ground, and there are different […]
No, Huey Lewis's song The Power of Love, isn't the song we are talking about. The one we are talking about has a number of versions. It's a power ballad from the '80s that lived well into the '90s. The Power of Love'80s version The original version was recorded and co-written by Jennifer Rush in 1984. The Power of Love hit number one in Australia and around the world. The Australian Music chart had the song finishing the year in […]
The 80s were a great time to be alive. We were blessed with big hair, blockbuster movies, computers, and the rise of MTV. This laid the path of fame for many iconic artists, such as an extraordinary woman of rock, Pat Benatar. With five platinum albums, 15 Billboard top 40 singles, and 35 million sold albums worldwide. Pat Benatar is one of the leading women of the New Wave Sound. Her raw and pure mainstream rock makes her the pop […]
The release of Baz Luhrmann's release of the Elvis Presley movie got me thinking. It triggered a memory, of someone saying he was a Paedophile. I had to find out more, the rumour has it he married Priscilla when she was 14. This had a snowball effect, I remembered Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin once removed.... I did some digging, Elvis was not a pedo. The facts are, that they first met when Priscilla was 14 in 1959, […]
Everyone knows Rhianna is from Barbados which is part of the Caribbean. If you remember a few decades ago, there was a guy from the Caribbean who also rocked the charts. His first hits dropped in 1976 and continue to perform still, at the age of 72. He has sold more than 30 million records. Who is this man? Well, he is the Caribbean King, Billy Ocean. Billy has hits worldwide, USA, Australia, Europe, Holland and the UK. Hits include […]
More than you think Over the last few decades, the Eurovision Song Contest bore many incredible stars and music idols. The music competition starred numerous singers from different genres, like Jazz, Folk, Opera and Rock and contributed unforgettable hits from those who won - and those who didn't. Australian superstar Gina G is one of the few people who had great success with their music, despite losing the contest in 1996. But what makes her the unforgettable personality she is? […]
Growing up in the '80s, there were a number of great Aussie bands getting around, like Men at Work, Mental as Anything, Cold Chisel. Another great band was Dragon.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Grunge and Rock is? Here we go head to head grunge vs rock!
When it comes to music, we often speak about bands from the United States or Europe. But when there is a moment to look back in time and ask ourselves, “what great Aussie bands are there?” Today we are looking at a band from Victoria. Melbourne is the Australian home of art, culture, music, and craftwork. But the lively and vibrant city is also home to one of Australias favourite bands —Men At Work. The Aussie band fetched the good […]
The Weeknd is dropping a new album this week. But how much do you know about the Weeknd? Hopefully, we can enlighten you a bit before the highly anticipated album drops. Most people didn't know about the Weeknd, until his number 1 smash hit "Blinding lights". It was released to the world on November 29 2019, it was the second single from the album After Hours, which was released in 2020. https://youtu.be/rhTl_OyehF8 Believe it or not, totally up to you, […]
Today we are reviewing a band that is not on our playlist. Why not I can hear in the distance. Let me explain, we are PopRock, a collision of Pop Music, and Rock Music. Most of our Rock music is of the commercial kind. So when looking at a band like Tool, shall I say is out of our league. Let's start our journey and review. The first destination on our journey is their website, toolband.com It's simple but yet […]
score 21 /100 Madness score a power ranking of 21, they scored 5 points for artist of the week, 3 points for 3 songs on our roster, 10 Points because they have 2 songs in the top ten, and 3 points for songs inside the top 40.Read about their entry as an artist of the week here
This week we are stepping back in time to the early '80s. Back then things were much simpler, no smartphones, no computers, and if you wanted to make a phone call there was no privacy, phones back then were connected with wires. Back in the '80s, it might have been madness in your house, or you may have had baggy trousers, hopefully, it was a house of fun. Formed in 1976, Madness rose to become one of the most prominent […]
As voted by you. Here are the "Top Tracks" for December. PositionTitleArtist1Weekend Love - Vaughan AdamsVaughan Adams2CastlesFreya Ridings3Freefallin (Radio Edit)Zoe Badwi4SurrenderWALK THE MOON5Whole AgainAtomic Kitten6All I Know So Far (Us Radio Edit)Pink7Take You DancingJason Derulo8This Is How A Heart BreaksRob Thomas9Give Me Everything (Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer)Pitbull10Lie To MeTate Mcrae & Ali Gatie11BattlefieldJordin Sparks12Movin' UpDream World13SixteenEllie Goulding14EscapeEnrique Iglesias15Call You MineThe Chainsmokers16Be KindMarshmello & Halsey17All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To YouHeart18Bizarre Love TriangleNew Order19In My BloodThe Veronicas20Walking On […]
Now you can listen to PopRock Radio directly from Facebook. It's really simple, Just select the Player Radio Tab, you can press play, vote or downvote songs. To keep listening while you stroll facebook, pres the four arrows, to pop out the player! Now sit back, relax, like, love, share and follow!
With the New Wave in the mid-70s, we encompassed quirky pop music, steamy electronic sounds and melodic suburban tunes that allowed musicians to set themselves apart from repetitious blues and rock & roll at that time. https://youtu.be/9NDjt4FzFWY Today we shine the light on a band known for its progressive pop-rock style and mesmerising hits such as “Broken Wings” and “Kyrie”: Mr Mister. Even though they disappeared from our radars as fast as they entered. We were presented with a new […]
Score 13/100 Mr Mister is a Band from Arizona in the US. They were part of the new wave genre that swept the globe.They scored 13 out of 100, they scored 2 points for two tracks on our roster. 10 points for two tracks in the top 10 on the ARIA Charts, and 1 point for having an article on PopRock Radio.Read More About Mr Mister Here
Score 93/100 INXS (pronounced "in excess") were an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. The band's founding members were bassist Garry Gary Beers, main composer and keyboardist Andrew Farriss, drummer Jon Farriss, guitarist Tim Farriss, lead singer and main lyricist Michael Hutchence, and guitarist and saxophonist Kirk Pengilly. For 20 years, INXS were fronted by Hutchence, whose magnetic stage presence made him the focal point of the band. Initially known for […]
Score 32 / 100 Matchbox Twenty (also known as Matchbox 20 and MB20) is an American rock / alternative boy band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995. The group currently consists of Rob Thomas (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Brian Yale (bass guitar), Paul Doucette (drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Kyle Cook (lead guitar, vocals).How did they get this score?They scored 11 points for 11 songs on our roster. 10 points for 2 top 10 hits, and 11 for songs […]
No other band is so far away from mediocrity like the Imagine Dragons. Being named one of the most popular bands of the last century, the US-American crew is known for its powerful chorus and artful blend of legendary genres like rock, folk, indie rock and pop music. The multi-platinum and multi-Grammy-winning band Imagine Dragons inspires countless people with its well-known rousing compositions and authentic rhythms. It is no wonder that they emerged as one of the most influential rock […]
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When music from different countries comes together, it is an explosion of art and passion. For an incredible 65 years, the famous Eurovision Song Contest has been taking place, making it the longest-running televised music competition in Europe. stay up to date and join our mailing list Over the years, we have heard many wonderful (and many not-so-awesome) songs that shaped our lives through vibrant rhythms, enchanting lyrics and memorable performances. To celebrate 65 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, […]
1996 was the year of cloned sheep, chess computers and the Royal House. It was also the year of The Calling, an American rock band that contributed to our lives with hits such as "Wherever you will go", "Stigmatized", and "Adrienne". https://youtu.be/pnUEiEW8lmc Being a flawless combination of U2, Bon Jovi and Train, the band created ballad-like music that still streams and resonates through radios worldwide. Stay up to date and join our mailing list After the two band breakups in […]
Great music is the base of a phenomenal directed piece of the movie. Epic battles, romantic scenes, car races, daring adventures, and spectacular fistfights would all be nothing without the ideal music. It magnifies storytelling, creates a cinematic atmosphere, and makes us viewers feel the scene and the characters bit by bit. Our top 10 rock songs in movies - a blast: Tom Petty, Free Fallin' - Jerry Maguire (1996) After closing a vital deal, Jerry Maguire, a former sports […]
This weeks Quiz is on Michael Hutchence of INXS, how well do you know him? Did you read our article on Michael? [os-widget path="/sagitech/how-well-can-you-score-in-our-weekly-quiz3"]
This week we decided to go with a group of artists, that most of our readers or listeners probably know, but know little about. We could have easily made this an article about music we love to hate, but as you will find out, there's more to know about the Sugarbabes. https://youtu.be/eVG4Ix9GgFg The Sugarbabes are a girl group from London, UK. composed of Keisha, Mutya and Siobahn. The lineup has changed over the years but is back to the original […]
Back in 1964, Simon and Garfunkle released the haunting Sound of Silence. Now we play music from the '80s to today, so I am lucky for the countless versions. Specifically, we play the version from Disturbed. Watch Below. https://youtu.be/u9Dg-g7t2l4 Sound of silence was released in 1964, just months after the JFK assassination, it has been suggested the song was written about the shooting. However, Simon and Garfunkle performed the song two months prior to the tragic event, that shook the […]
Almost exactly 24 years have passed since Australian rock legend and INXS's lead singer Michael Hutchence died. Being an extraordinary talent, Hutchence gifted us with magnificent hits, such as "Never Tear Us Apart", "New Sensation", and "Mystify." Gone but not forgotten, we still praise his legacy of exceptional contributions to the world of rock music. https://youtu.be/WOZT0gQRnjs A look back on his life Michael Hutchence was born on the 22nd of January 1960, a year of civil rights, revolution and diversity. […]
Today, we continue our series of “Women In Rock” by diving into the life and legacy of Canadian-American rock singer Alanis Morissette. https://youtu.be/t45g0E1Z6cE She was born on 1st June 1974 in Ottawa, Canada, and spent the first 5 years of her life living in Germany, due to her parents' military jobs. Morissette moved back to Canada in 1981, where she began playing the piano at the age of 6 and was even composing and writing songs at the age of […]
So you know Australian music then, well try this week's quiz, and let us know how you go! [os-widget path="/sagitech/how-well-can-you-score-in-our-weekly-quiz2"]
Just when we thought the Aria Charts couldn't get any more flooded, enter Adele. Last Week the charts were flooded by Taylor Swift, this week, we see Adele flood the market. For the week of 29th November, Adele has taken the top spot from Tay Tay (Taylor Swift). Of the 12 new entries into the top 50, Adele has 9 of those, 11 in total. And from Last week Tay Tay only has 3 in the top 50, down from […]
https://youtu.be/CevxZvSJLk8Born: Katheryn Elizabeth HudsonOccupation: Singer-songwriter actress television judgeYears active: 2001–presentGenres: Poprock discoInstruments: Vocals guitarWebsite katyperry.comBelieve it or not, Katy Perry started singing as a church gospel singer. She released her debut solo album in 2001, under the name Katy Hudson, her birth name. Katy later changed her stage name to Perry, using her mother's maiden name. Before finding fame Katy was dropped by a number of record labels. Katy finally broke through with her second album, "one of the boys" in 2008.https://youtu.be/wdGZBRAwW74Katy […]
If you’re a fan of the talent show “American Idol”, you’ll most likely know Chris Daughtry as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band “Daughtry”, who came fourth on the show in 2006. Despite this, there may be certain things that you may not know about the rockstar - here are ten facts about Chris Daughtry. 1) He’s the third most successful American Idol participant In terms of record sales, Chris Daughtry is the third most successful American […]
Let's just start by saying this is my opinion. If you do a search for Aria Charts week of 22nd Nov, and you will see Taylor Swift straight to number one. The song " All to Well" (Taylors Version). The song is a 10-minute version. and in my opinion, is an average song, and is really just background noise. Check the chart out here She has no less than 12 songs in the top 50. That's 24% of the chart. […]
This weeks quiz is all about Ed Sheeran, how well do you know Ed? [os-widget path="/sagitech/how-well-can-you-score-in-our-weekly-quiz"]
Welcome to our latest artist of the week. Ke$ha. There's a few things about Kesha you probably don't know, then again there's a lot we already know. For instance, prior to Kesha's first single, she had appeared in Katy Perry's video clip Ifor I kissed a girl, and sang backing vocals for Britney Spears on the track leather and Lace.https://youtu.be/iP6XpLQM2CsKesha had been preparing for her first album for a number of years writing around 200 songs. Her debut album sold […]
Our next in the series of women of rock is a true warrior. Patti Smyth, not Patti Smith, or any other Patti. It's Patty Smyth.For you who don't know, Patty is an American singer/songwriter from the US of A. Prior to being a solo artist with hits in the late '80s and early to Mid '90s, she was heading up a band called Scandal. Scandal had hits The Warrior and Goodbye to youBirth name: Patricia SmythBorn: June 26, 1957Genres: Rock […]
How well did you go last week? It was a hard one, let's see how you go this week. It's all about bands. [os-widget path="/sagitech/how-well-can-you-score-in-our-weekly-quiz-2"] Try Last weeks Quiz Here Go to our Quiz Archive Here
You know it, you secretly love Carly Rae Jepsen or one of her songs. It's hard not to. Her upbeat bubble gum pop, catchy tunes, and quirky style get stuck in your head, that dreaded earworm. Yes, it's that one that's playing in a shopping centre right now, or it could be one of many from her catalogue.https://youtu.be/fWNaR-rxAic Call Me Maybe 10th Annervisery Would you believe "Call me maybe" is 10 Years Old, Yep it is, and if you're a […]
This weeks artist of the week is none other than Ed Sheeran. You would think having a profile as big as Ed's that he has been around for years and released a crapload of albums. Born: Edward Christopher SheeranOccupation:Singer-songwriter musician actorYears active: 2004–presentGenres:Pop folk-pop hip-hop soft rockInstruments:Vocals guitarWebsite edsheeran.comEd was born in Halifax UK in 1991 but bought up in Suffolk, where he started songs whilst in high school.Ed released his first Album + "Plus" in 2011. Only 10 Years […]
If you went clubbing in the Mid to late 2000s. There's no doubt that you would have heard a song by Cascada. Here are 10 things you didn't know about Cascada. First A video. https://youtu.be/4G6QDNC4jPs ONE Cascada was founded in 2004 By Natalie Horler, Dj Manian, and DJ Yanou. TWO Natalie was Born In Bonn Germany to British Parents. Natalie still resides in Bonn. Three Cascada have released multiple albums, but only two songs have faired well in Australia, Everytime […]
Back in 1977 a young group of guys from Sheffield in the UK got together and formed one of the greatest rock bands of our time.Forget Everything you've been told about rock bands, the legends and the myths. Nothing compares to these guys. Def Leppard has been there done that, turned around, and did it again. https://youtu.be/D4dHr8evt6k Like most people, I got my first taste of Def Leppard when they released Hysteria, that album is hands down one of the […]
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Coming up with articles to suit a specific series is a battle, especially when you have an idea to add to series like Two Hit, One Hit Wonders
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