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  1. This week, i'm looking at "I Kissed...", the queer dating show on BBC3.

    It's the one where young gays and lesbians isolate themselves away from the rest of the world, and see if they can form stable relationships.

    On the way, there's light-hearted interference from Dannii Minogue, some opportunities to end the experience.

    Best of all, some conversations about what it's like to be young and queer, the sort we don't see anywhere else on network television.

    ukgameshows.com/ukgs/Weaver's_

    #IKissedABoy #IKissedAGirl #DanniiMinogue #GameShow #DatingShow #WeaversWeek

  2. This week, i'm looking at "I Kissed...", the queer dating show on BBC3.

    It's the one where young gays and lesbians isolate themselves away from the rest of the world, and see if they can form stable relationships.

    On the way, there's light-hearted interference from Dannii Minogue, some opportunities to end the experience.

    Best of all, some conversations about what it's like to be young and queer, the sort we don't see anywhere else on network television.

    ukgameshows.com/ukgs/Weaver's_

    #IKissedABoy #IKissedAGirl #DanniiMinogue #GameShow #DatingShow #WeaversWeek

  3. This week, i'm looking at "I Kissed...", the queer dating show on BBC3.

    It's the one where young gays and lesbians isolate themselves away from the rest of the world, and see if they can form stable relationships.

    On the way, there's light-hearted interference from Dannii Minogue, some opportunities to end the experience.

    Best of all, some conversations about what it's like to be young and queer, the sort we don't see anywhere else on network television.

    ukgameshows.com/ukgs/Weaver's_

    #IKissedABoy #IKissedAGirl #DanniiMinogue #GameShow #DatingShow #WeaversWeek

  4. This week, i'm looking at "I Kissed...", the queer dating show on BBC3.

    It's the one where young gays and lesbians isolate themselves away from the rest of the world, and see if they can form stable relationships.

    On the way, there's light-hearted interference from Dannii Minogue, some opportunities to end the experience.

    Best of all, some conversations about what it's like to be young and queer, the sort we don't see anywhere else on network television.

    ukgameshows.com/ukgs/Weaver's_

  5. Pop Icon Kylie Minogue Recreates 1988 Pic With Sister Dannii Minogue

    The sisters took a trip down memory lane in Paris. Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue and her younger…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #DanniiMinogue #editor:SamEscobar #Entertainment #KylieMinogue #looker #TheLooker
    newsbeep.com/us/833441/

  6. Pop Icon Kylie Minogue Recreates 1988 Pic With Sister Dannii Minogue

    The sisters took a trip down memory lane in Paris. Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue and her younger…
    #NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Music #DanniiMinogue #editor:SamEscobar #Entertainment #KylieMinogue #looker #TheLooker
    newsbeep.com/us/833441/

  7. “#danniiminogue #Australianmusic #90smusic TV performance by Dannii Minogue with 'Love and Kisses' on Dutch popshow “... / “Dannii Minogue - Love And Kisses (Countdown, 1991)” (1 user) youtube.com/watch?v=DwIr40VAVD

  8. “#danniiminogue #Australianmusic #90smusic TV performance by Dannii Minogue with 'Love and Kisses' on Dutch popshow “... / “Dannii Minogue - Love And Kisses (Countdown, 1991)” (1 user) youtube.com/watch?v=DwIr40VAVD

  9. “#danniiminogue #Australianmusic #90smusic TV performance by Dannii Minogue with 'Love and Kisses' on Dutch popshow “... / “Dannii Minogue - Love And Kisses (Countdown, 1991)” (1 user) youtube.com/watch?v=DwIr40VAVD

  10. Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an awesome compilation of pop and indie rock songs of the ’80s and ’90s

    I haven’t received a compilation CD to review in quite a while. The digital nature of music distribution today means most of my sampling of what’s new on the music scene – including the release of reissues and anniversary issues of classic albums – is pretty much all done online. So it was nice to receive a copy of the CD compilation Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an engaging collection of songs that highlights the remarkable breadth of London Records during the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, a quality CD I can play in my car!

    Scanning the tracklisting of this double-disc set and you might be surprised by the sheer diversity of artists who were on the London Records label. From Bananarama to Bronski Beat, All Saints to New Order, every genre of the times – from pop to early EDM – makes an appearance.

    A lot of these songs I’ve heard before, of course, most of them actually, and it’s so good to hear them again, seemingly mastered so that I’m hearing subtle nuances that I didn’t pick up when they were first heard. Blancmange’s Living On The Ceiling kicks the proceedings off and the version of that song alone reveals beeps and buzzes I’d not picked up on previously. Bananarama’s Cruel Summer follows – a pop classic if ever there was one. And then everything Jimmy Somerville has touched appears to follow – LGBT-proud anthems by Bronski Beat, absolute grooves by the Communards, and even a Somerville solo single. You might suspect, actually, that Jimmy had shares in the production of this compilation, his vocals appear so regularly.

    Then there are the huge hits – like Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy; Armand van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me (a massive one in the clubs that one was); Shakespears Sister’s You’re History, All Saints’ Never Ever, and Sugarbabes’ Overload.

    And if the songs themselves don’t seem like they’ve left a major mark on the pop and indie maps, the artists certainly do. New Order’s Regret kicks off CD two with that guitar riff, and while it wasn’t as big a hit as, say, Bizarre Love Triangle or the band’s legendary Blue Monday, it has all the hallmarks of a New Order classic and it’s a nice surprise to see on here (I had forgotten the band had links to London Records). Then there’s Happy Mondays’ rave favourite Stinkin’ Thinkin’; Echo And The Bunnymen’s dream pop gem Nothing Lasts Forever; Gay Dad’s alt-rock ode To Earth With Love; and Dannii Minogue’s classic club staple I Begin To Wonder. Even without Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round Like A Record – which features on an alternative version of that latter song, it’s still a good, hooky number that sits nicely amid the broad artistry here.

    That sheer diversity of London Records artists also meant artists were free to move around, test the solo life, move into other fields. It’s because of the chilled vibe of the label that lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, was able to go do runway work for big designer labels; why Siobhan Faye of Bananarama was given the chance to move on from her bubblegum blonde roots and into darker, gothic-romantic territory as half of Shakespears Sister (their name taken from a Smiths song, the apostrophe and letter ‘e’ purposely missing); why the Mike Flower Pops were allowed to absolutely crucify Oasis’ sacred Wonderwall (that’s on here, too).

    The London Records Story moves confidently through synth-pop, nu-wave, indie rock, dance, electronica, ska, and other alternative sounds, demonstrating how the label consistently embraced artists who reflected bold and changing musical trends.

    Familiar hits sit comfortably alongside deeper cuts, making the collection appealing to both casual listeners and longtime fans.

    The sequencing keeps the energy flowing, with polished pop anthems giving way to club classics and guitar-driven tracks that capture the evolving tastes of two transformative decades. The mastering is generally strong, allowing songs from different years to coexist without sounding jarring. More importantly, the compilation illustrates how London Records balanced commercial success with artistic ambition, signing acts that often influenced the direction of popular music, not merely followed it.

    As a summary of the 1980s and 1990s, however, it is best viewed through the lens of one label rather than as a complete portrait of either era. What this compilation does well is capture many defining styles and moods but inevitably omitting major movements and artists released elsewhere (not much New Romantic on here, put it that way). Even so, it succeeds as a vivid snapshot of its catalogue and an enjoyable journey through two decades of memorable music.

    A great double-disc set that’s still regularly rotating on the car stereo.

    Antonino Tati

     

    ‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’ is available on CD and in digital format through London Records (naturally).

    The label also presents a beaut podcast which you can subscribe to here.

     

    Antonino Tati presents ‘Good Times’ | RTRFM 92.1

    Dua Lipa pushes for free speech in literature, opening a library fully dedicated to stocking banned and censored books

    Charli XCX set to cover a lot of ground on her new album, and with the Triple-A access she’s had to all the cool parties, we just know the cameos and references on this one are going to be masssssssive

    Everything Everywhere All at Once: Why Madonna’s Fitbit stats must be off the charts, and will the oversaturation for new album ‘Confessions II’ pay off?

     

    Curating the Ultimate Luxury Weekend Getaway in the Heart of Sydney

    Still loving this track.

    Hands in the air for a ‘Romy and Michele’ movie sequel is finally in production

    Pre-Owned vs New Rolex: What Buyers Need to Know

    THE CREAM WINTER ESSENTIALS GUIDE 2026

    ‘The Vinyl Factory: Reverb’ is a multi-sensory experience delving into vinyl culture across music, fashion, art and the social realms

     

    Rate this:

    #AllSaints #ANTONINOTATI #bananarama #BREATHE #breatheRedux #bronskiBeat #communards #compilationAlbums #compilationCds #CREAMMAGAZINE #DanniiMinogue #e #echoAndTheBunnymen #happyMondays #hitThatPerfectBeat #indiePop #indieRock #jimmySomerville #londonRecords #marcellaDetroit #MUSIC #musicReviews #newOrder #POPCULTURE #popMusic #popReviews #REVIEWS #shakespearsSister #siobhanFahey
  11. Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an awesome compilation of pop and indie rock songs of the ’80s and ’90s

    I haven’t received a compilation CD to review in quite a while. The digital nature of music distribution today means most of my sampling of what’s new on the music scene – including the release of reissues and anniversary issues of classic albums – is pretty much all done online. So it was nice to receive a copy of the CD compilation Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an engaging collection of songs that highlights the remarkable breadth of London Records during the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, a quality CD I can play in my car!

    Scanning the tracklisting of this double-disc set and you might be surprised by the sheer diversity of artists who were on the London Records label. From Bananarama to Bronski Beat, All Saints to New Order, every genre of the times – from pop to early EDM – makes an appearance.

    A lot of these songs I’ve heard before, of course, most of them actually, and it’s so good to hear them again, seemingly mastered so that I’m hearing subtle nuances that I didn’t pick up when they were first heard. Blancmange’s Living On The Ceiling kicks the proceedings off and the version of that song alone reveals beeps and buzzes I’d not picked up on previously. Bananarama’s Cruel Summer follows – a pop classic if ever there was one. And then everything Jimmy Somerville has touched appears to follow – LGBT-proud anthems by Bronski Beat, absolute grooves by the Communards, and even a Somerville solo single. You might suspect, actually, that Jimmy had shares in the production of this compilation, his vocals appear so regularly.

    Then there are the huge hits – like Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy; Armand van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me (a massive one in the clubs that one was); Shakespears Sister’s You’re History, All Saints’ Never Ever, and Sugarbabes’ Overload.

    And if the songs themselves don’t seem like they’ve left a major mark on the pop and indie maps, the artists certainly do. New Order’s Regret kicks off CD two with that guitar riff, and while it wasn’t as big a hit as, say, Bizarre Love Triangle or the band’s legendary Blue Monday, it has all the hallmarks of a New Order classic and it’s a nice surprise to see on here (I had forgotten the band had links to London Records). Then there’s Happy Mondays’ rave favourite Stinkin’ Thinkin’; Echo And The Bunnymen’s dream pop gem Nothing Lasts Forever; Gay Dad’s alt-rock ode To Earth With Love; and Dannii Minogue’s classic club staple I Begin To Wonder. Even without Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round Like A Record – which features on an alternative version of that latter song, it’s still a good, hooky number that sits nicely amid the broad artistry here.

    That sheer diversity of London Records artists also meant artists were free to move around, test the solo life, move into other fields. It’s because of the chilled vibe of the label that lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, was able to go do runway work for big designer labels; why Siobhan Faye of Bananarama was given the chance to move on from her bubblegum blonde roots and into darker, gothic-romantic territory as half of Shakespears Sister (their name taken from a Smiths song, the apostrophe and letter ‘e’ purposely missing); why the Mike Flower Pops were allowed to absolutely crucify Oasis’ sacred Wonderwall (that’s on here, too).

    The London Records Story moves confidently through synth-pop, nu-wave, indie rock, dance, electronica, ska, and other alternative sounds, demonstrating how the label consistently embraced artists who reflected bold and changing musical trends.

    Familiar hits sit comfortably alongside deeper cuts, making the collection appealing to both casual listeners and longtime fans.

    The sequencing keeps the energy flowing, with polished pop anthems giving way to club classics and guitar-driven tracks that capture the evolving tastes of two transformative decades. The mastering is generally strong, allowing songs from different years to coexist without sounding jarring. More importantly, the compilation illustrates how London Records balanced commercial success with artistic ambition, signing acts that often influenced the direction of popular music, not merely followed it.

    As a summary of the 1980s and 1990s, however, it is best viewed through the lens of one label rather than as a complete portrait of either era. What this compilation does well is capture many defining styles and moods but inevitably omitting major movements and artists released elsewhere (not much New Romantic on here, put it that way). Even so, it succeeds as a vivid snapshot of its catalogue and an enjoyable journey through two decades of memorable music.

    A great double-disc set that’s still regularly rotating on the car stereo.

    Antonino Tati

     

    ‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’ is available on CD and in digital format through London Records (naturally).

    The label also presents a beaut podcast which you can subscribe to here.

     

    Antonino Tati presents ‘Good Times’ | RTRFM 92.1

    Dua Lipa pushes for free speech in literature, opening a library fully dedicated to stocking banned and censored books

    Charli XCX set to cover a lot of ground on her new album, and with the Triple-A access she’s had to all the cool parties, we just know the cameos and references on this one are going to be masssssssive

    Everything Everywhere All at Once: Why Madonna’s Fitbit stats must be off the charts, and will the oversaturation for new album ‘Confessions II’ pay off?

     

    Curating the Ultimate Luxury Weekend Getaway in the Heart of Sydney

    Still loving this track.

    Hands in the air for a ‘Romy and Michele’ movie sequel is finally in production

    Pre-Owned vs New Rolex: What Buyers Need to Know

    THE CREAM WINTER ESSENTIALS GUIDE 2026

    ‘The Vinyl Factory: Reverb’ is a multi-sensory experience delving into vinyl culture across music, fashion, art and the social realms

     

    Rate this:

    #AllSaints #ANTONINOTATI #bananarama #BREATHE #breatheRedux #bronskiBeat #communards #compilationAlbums #compilationCds #CREAMMAGAZINE #DanniiMinogue #e #echoAndTheBunnymen #happyMondays #hitThatPerfectBeat #indiePop #indieRock #jimmySomerville #londonRecords #marcellaDetroit #MUSIC #musicReviews #newOrder #POPCULTURE #popMusic #popReviews #REVIEWS #shakespearsSister #siobhanFahey
  12. Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an awesome compilation of pop and indie rock songs of the ’80s and ’90s

    I haven’t received a compilation CD to review in quite a while. The digital nature of music distribution today means most of my sampling of what’s new on the music scene – including the release of reissues and anniversary issues of classic albums – is pretty much all done online. So it was nice to receive a copy of the CD compilation Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an engaging collection of songs that highlights the remarkable breadth of London Records during the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, a quality CD I can play in my car!

    Scanning the tracklisting of this double-disc set and you might be surprised by the sheer diversity of artists who were on the London Records label. From Bananarama to Bronski Beat, All Saints to New Order, every genre of the times – from pop to early EDM – makes an appearance.

    A lot of these songs I’ve heard before, of course, most of them actually, and it’s so good to hear them again, seemingly mastered so that I’m hearing subtle nuances that I didn’t pick up when they were first heard. Blancmange’s Living On The Ceiling kicks the proceedings off and the version of that song alone reveals beeps and buzzes I’d not picked up on previously. Bananarama’s Cruel Summer follows – a pop classic if ever there was one. And then everything Jimmy Somerville has touched appears to follow – LGBT-proud anthems by Bronski Beat, absolute grooves by the Communards, and even a Somerville solo single. You might suspect, actually, that Jimmy had shares in the production of this compilation, his vocals appear so regularly.

    Then there are the huge hits – like Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy; Armand van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me (a massive one in the clubs that one was); Shakespears Sister’s You’re History, All Saints’ Never Ever, and Sugarbabes’ Overload.

    And if the songs themselves don’t seem like they’ve left a major mark on the pop and indie maps, the artists certainly do. New Order’s Regret kicks off CD two with that guitar riff, and while it wasn’t as big a hit as, say, Bizarre Love Triangle or the band’s legendary Blue Monday, it has all the hallmarks of a New Order classic and it’s a nice surprise to see on here (I had forgotten the band had links to London Records). Then there’s Happy Mondays’ rave favourite Stinkin’ Thinkin’; Echo And The Bunnymen’s dream pop gem Nothing Lasts Forever; Gay Dad’s alt-rock ode To Earth With Love; and Dannii Minogue’s classic club staple I Begin To Wonder. Even without Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round Like A Record – which features on an alternative version of that latter song, it’s still a good, hooky number that sits nicely amid the broad artistry here.

    That sheer diversity of London Records artists also meant artists were free to move around, test the solo life, move into other fields. It’s because of the chilled vibe of the label that lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, was able to go do runway work for big designer labels; why Siobhan Faye of Bananarama was given the chance to move on from her bubblegum blonde roots and into darker, gothic-romantic territory as half of Shakespears Sister (their name taken from a Smiths song, the apostrophe and letter ‘e’ purposely missing); why the Mike Flower Pops were allowed to absolutely crucify Oasis’ sacred Wonderwall (that’s on here, too).

    The London Records Story moves confidently through synth-pop, nu-wave, indie rock, dance, electronica, ska, and other alternative sounds, demonstrating how the label consistently embraced artists who reflected bold and changing musical trends.

    Familiar hits sit comfortably alongside deeper cuts, making the collection appealing to both casual listeners and longtime fans.

    The sequencing keeps the energy flowing, with polished pop anthems giving way to club classics and guitar-driven tracks that capture the evolving tastes of two transformative decades. The mastering is generally strong, allowing songs from different years to coexist without sounding jarring. More importantly, the compilation illustrates how London Records balanced commercial success with artistic ambition, signing acts that often influenced the direction of popular music, not merely followed it.

    As a summary of the 1980s and 1990s, however, it is best viewed through the lens of one label rather than as a complete portrait of either era. What this compilation does well is capture many defining styles and moods but inevitably omitting major movements and artists released elsewhere (not much New Romantic on here, put it that way). Even so, it succeeds as a vivid snapshot of its catalogue and an enjoyable journey through two decades of memorable music.

    A great double-disc set that’s still regularly rotating on the car stereo.

    Antonino Tati

     

    ‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’ is available on CD and in digital format through London Records (naturally).

    The label also presents a beaut podcast which you can subscribe to here.

     

    Antonino Tati presents ‘Good Times’ | RTRFM 92.1

    Dua Lipa pushes for free speech in literature, opening a library fully dedicated to stocking banned and censored books

    Charli XCX set to cover a lot of ground on her new album, and with the Triple-A access she’s had to all the cool parties, we just know the cameos and references on this one are going to be masssssssive

    Everything Everywhere All at Once: Why Madonna’s Fitbit stats must be off the charts, and will the oversaturation for new album ‘Confessions II’ pay off?

     

    Curating the Ultimate Luxury Weekend Getaway in the Heart of Sydney

    Still loving this track.

    Hands in the air for a ‘Romy and Michele’ movie sequel is finally in production

    Pre-Owned vs New Rolex: What Buyers Need to Know

    THE CREAM WINTER ESSENTIALS GUIDE 2026

    ‘The Vinyl Factory: Reverb’ is a multi-sensory experience delving into vinyl culture across music, fashion, art and the social realms

     

    Rate this:

    #AllSaints #ANTONINOTATI #bananarama #BREATHE #breatheRedux #bronskiBeat #communards #compilationAlbums #compilationCds #CREAMMAGAZINE #DanniiMinogue #e #echoAndTheBunnymen #happyMondays #hitThatPerfectBeat #indiePop #indieRock #jimmySomerville #londonRecords #marcellaDetroit #MUSIC #musicReviews #newOrder #POPCULTURE #popMusic #popReviews #REVIEWS #shakespearsSister #siobhanFahey
  13. Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an awesome compilation of pop and indie rock songs of the ’80s and ’90s

    I haven’t received a compilation CD to review in quite a while. The digital nature of music distribution today means most of my sampling of what’s new on the music scene – including the release of reissues and anniversary issues of classic albums – is pretty much all done online. So it was nice to receive a copy of the CD compilation Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an engaging collection of songs that highlights the remarkable breadth of London Records during the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, a quality CD I can play in my car!

    Scanning the tracklisting of this double-disc set and you might be surprised by the sheer diversity of artists who were on the London Records label. From Bananarama to Bronski Beat, All Saints to New Order, every genre of the times – from pop to early EDM – makes an appearance.

    A lot of these songs I’ve heard before, of course, most of them actually, and it’s so good to hear them again, seemingly mastered so that I’m hearing subtle nuances that I didn’t pick up when they were first heard. Blancmange’s Living On The Ceiling kicks the proceedings off and the version of that song alone reveals beeps and buzzes I’d not picked up on previously. Bananarama’s Cruel Summer follows – a pop classic if ever there was one. And then everything Jimmy Somerville has touched appears to follow – LGBT-proud anthems by Bronski Beat, absolute grooves by the Communards, and even a Somerville solo single. You might suspect, actually, that Jimmy had shares in the production of this compilation, his vocals appear so regularly.

    Then there are the huge hits – like Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy; Armand van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me (a massive one in the clubs that one was); Shakespears Sister’s You’re History, All Saints’ Never Ever, and Sugarbabes’ Overload.

    And if the songs themselves don’t seem like they’ve left a major mark on the pop and indie maps, the artists certainly do. New Order’s Regret kicks off CD two with that guitar riff, and while it wasn’t as big a hit as, say, Bizarre Love Triangle or the band’s legendary Blue Monday, it has all the hallmarks of a New Order classic and it’s a nice surprise to see on here (I had forgotten the band had links to London Records). Then there’s Happy Mondays’ rave favourite Stinkin’ Thinkin’; Echo And The Bunnymen’s dream pop gem Nothing Lasts Forever; Gay Dad’s alt-rock ode To Earth With Love; and Dannii Minogue’s classic club staple I Begin To Wonder. Even without Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round Like A Record – which features on an alternative version of that latter song, it’s still a good, hooky number that sits nicely amid the broad artistry here.

    That sheer diversity of London Records artists also meant artists were free to move around, test the solo life, move into other fields. It’s because of the chilled vibe of the label that lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, was able to go do runway work for big designer labels; why Siobhan Faye of Bananarama was given the chance to move on from her bubblegum blonde roots and into darker, gothic-romantic territory as half of Shakespears Sister (their name taken from a Smiths song, the apostrophe and letter ‘e’ purposely missing); why the Mike Flower Pops were allowed to absolutely crucify Oasis’ sacred Wonderwall (that’s on here, too).

    The London Records Story moves confidently through synth-pop, nu-wave, indie rock, dance, electronica, ska, and other alternative sounds, demonstrating how the label consistently embraced artists who reflected bold and changing musical trends.

    Familiar hits sit comfortably alongside deeper cuts, making the collection appealing to both casual listeners and longtime fans.

    The sequencing keeps the energy flowing, with polished pop anthems giving way to club classics and guitar-driven tracks that capture the evolving tastes of two transformative decades. The mastering is generally strong, allowing songs from different years to coexist without sounding jarring. More importantly, the compilation illustrates how London Records balanced commercial success with artistic ambition, signing acts that often influenced the direction of popular music, not merely followed it.

    As a summary of the 1980s and 1990s, however, it is best viewed through the lens of one label rather than as a complete portrait of either era. What this compilation does well is capture many defining styles and moods but inevitably omitting major movements and artists released elsewhere (not much New Romantic on here, put it that way). Even so, it succeeds as a vivid snapshot of its catalogue and an enjoyable journey through two decades of memorable music.

    A great double-disc set that’s still regularly rotating on the car stereo.

    Antonino Tati

     

    ‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’ is available on CD and in digital format through London Records (naturally).

    The label also presents a beaut podcast which you can subscribe to here.

     

    Antonino Tati presents ‘Good Times’ | RTRFM 92.1

    Dua Lipa pushes for free speech in literature, opening a library fully dedicated to stocking banned and censored books

    Charli XCX set to cover a lot of ground on her new album, and with the Triple-A access she’s had to all the cool parties, we just know the cameos and references on this one are going to be masssssssive

    Everything Everywhere All at Once: Why Madonna’s Fitbit stats must be off the charts, and will the oversaturation for new album ‘Confessions II’ pay off?

     

    Curating the Ultimate Luxury Weekend Getaway in the Heart of Sydney

    Still loving this track.

    Hands in the air for a ‘Romy and Michele’ movie sequel is finally in production

    Pre-Owned vs New Rolex: What Buyers Need to Know

    THE CREAM WINTER ESSENTIALS GUIDE 2026

    ‘The Vinyl Factory: Reverb’ is a multi-sensory experience delving into vinyl culture across music, fashion, art and the social realms

     

    Rate this:

    #AllSaints #ANTONINOTATI #bananarama #BREATHE #breatheRedux #bronskiBeat #communards #compilationAlbums #compilationCds #CREAMMAGAZINE #DanniiMinogue #e #echoAndTheBunnymen #happyMondays #hitThatPerfectBeat #indiePop #indieRock #jimmySomerville #londonRecords #marcellaDetroit #MUSIC #musicReviews #newOrder #POPCULTURE #popMusic #popReviews #REVIEWS #shakespearsSister #siobhanFahey
  14. Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an awesome compilation of pop and indie rock songs of the ’80s and ’90s

    I haven’t received a compilation CD to review in quite a while. The digital nature of music distribution today means most of my sampling of what’s new on the music scene – including the release of reissues and anniversary issues of classic albums – is pretty much all done online. So it was nice to receive a copy of the CD compilation Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an engaging collection of songs that highlights the remarkable breadth of London Records during the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, a quality CD I can play in my car!

    Scanning the tracklisting of this double-disc set and you might be surprised by the sheer diversity of artists who were on the London Records label. From Bananarama to Bronski Beat, All Saints to New Order, every genre of the times – from pop to early EDM – makes an appearance.

    A lot of these songs I’ve heard before, of course, most of them actually, and it’s so good to hear them again, seemingly mastered so that I’m hearing subtle nuances that I didn’t pick up when they were first heard. Blancmange’s Living On The Ceiling kicks the proceedings off and the version of that song alone reveals beeps and buzzes I’d not picked up on previously. Bananarama’s Cruel Summer follows – a pop classic if ever there was one. And then everything Jimmy Somerville has touched appears to follow – LGBT-proud anthems by Bronski Beat, absolute grooves by the Communards, and even a Somerville solo single. You might suspect, actually, that Jimmy had shares in the production of this compilation, his vocals appear so regularly.

    Then there are the huge hits – like Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy; Armand van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me (a massive one in the clubs that one was); Shakespears Sister’s You’re History, All Saints’ Never Ever, and Sugarbabes’ Overload.

    And if the songs themselves don’t seem like they’ve left a major mark on the pop and indie maps, the artists certainly do. New Order’s Regret kicks off CD two with that guitar riff, and while it wasn’t as big a hit as, say, Bizarre Love Triangle or the band’s legendary Blue Monday, it has all the hallmarks of a New Order classic and it’s a nice surprise to see on here (I had forgotten the band had links to London Records). Then there’s Happy Mondays’ rave favourite Stinkin’ Thinkin’; Echo And The Bunnymen’s dream pop gem Nothing Lasts Forever; Gay Dad’s alt-rock ode To Earth With Love; and Dannii Minogue’s classic club staple I Begin To Wonder. Even without Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round Like A Record – which features on an alternative version of that latter song, it’s still a good, hooky number that sits nicely amid the broad artistry here.

    That sheer diversity of London Records artists also meant artists were free to move around, test the solo life, move into other fields. It’s because of the chilled vibe of the label that lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, was able to go do runway work for big designer labels; why Siobhan Faye of Bananarama was given the chance to move on from her bubblegum blonde roots and into darker, gothic-romantic territory as half of Shakespears Sister (their name taken from a Smiths song, the apostrophe and letter ‘e’ purposely missing); why the Mike Flower Pops were allowed to absolutely crucify Oasis’ sacred Wonderwall (that’s on here, too).

    The London Records Story moves confidently through synth-pop, nu-wave, indie rock, dance, electronica, ska, and other alternative sounds, demonstrating how the label consistently embraced artists who reflected bold and changing musical trends.

    Familiar hits sit comfortably alongside deeper cuts, making the collection appealing to both casual listeners and longtime fans.

    The sequencing keeps the energy flowing, with polished pop anthems giving way to club classics and guitar-driven tracks that capture the evolving tastes of two transformative decades. The mastering is generally strong, allowing songs from different years to coexist without sounding jarring. More importantly, the compilation illustrates how London Records balanced commercial success with artistic ambition, signing acts that often influenced the direction of popular music, not merely followed it.

    As a summary of the 1980s and 1990s, however, it is best viewed through the lens of one label rather than as a complete portrait of either era. What this compilation does well is capture many defining styles and moods but inevitably omitting major movements and artists released elsewhere (not much New Romantic on here, put it that way). Even so, it succeeds as a vivid snapshot of its catalogue and an enjoyable journey through two decades of memorable music.

    A great double-disc set that’s still regularly rotating on the car stereo.

    Antonino Tati

     

    ‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’ is available on CD and in digital format through London Records (naturally).

    The label also presents a beaut podcast which you can subscribe to here.

     

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  15. Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an awesome compilation of pop and indie rock songs of the ’80s and ’90s

    I haven’t received a compilation CD to review in quite a while. The digital nature of music distribution today means most of my sampling of what’s new on the music scene – including the release of reissues and anniversary issues of classic albums – is pretty much all done online. So it was nice to receive a copy of the CD compilation Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story – an engaging collection of songs that highlights the remarkable breadth of London Records during the 1980s and 1990s. Finally, a quality CD I can play in my car!

    Scanning the tracklisting of this double-disc set and you might be surprised by the sheer diversity of artists who were on the London Records label. From Bananarama to Bronski Beat, All Saints to New Order, every genre of the times – from pop to early EDM – makes an appearance.

    A lot of these songs I’ve heard before, of course, most of them actually, and it’s so good to hear them again, seemingly mastered so that I’m hearing subtle nuances that I didn’t pick up when they were first heard. Blancmange’s Living On The Ceiling kicks the proceedings off and the version of that song alone reveals beeps and buzzes I’d not picked up on previously. Bananarama’s Cruel Summer follows – a pop classic if ever there was one. And then everything Jimmy Somerville has touched appears to follow – LGBT-proud anthems by Bronski Beat, absolute grooves by the Communards, and even a Somerville solo single. You might suspect, actually, that Jimmy had shares in the production of this compilation, his vocals appear so regularly.

    Then there are the huge hits – like Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy; Armand van Helden’s You Don’t Know Me (a massive one in the clubs that one was); Shakespears Sister’s You’re History, All Saints’ Never Ever, and Sugarbabes’ Overload.

    And if the songs themselves don’t seem like they’ve left a major mark on the pop and indie maps, the artists certainly do. New Order’s Regret kicks off CD two with that guitar riff, and while it wasn’t as big a hit as, say, Bizarre Love Triangle or the band’s legendary Blue Monday, it has all the hallmarks of a New Order classic and it’s a nice surprise to see on here (I had forgotten the band had links to London Records). Then there’s Happy Mondays’ rave favourite Stinkin’ Thinkin’; Echo And The Bunnymen’s dream pop gem Nothing Lasts Forever; Gay Dad’s alt-rock ode To Earth With Love; and Dannii Minogue’s classic club staple I Begin To Wonder. Even without Dead Or Alive’s You Spin Me Round Like A Record – which features on an alternative version of that latter song, it’s still a good, hooky number that sits nicely amid the broad artistry here.

    That sheer diversity of London Records artists also meant artists were free to move around, test the solo life, move into other fields. It’s because of the chilled vibe of the label that lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift, was able to go do runway work for big designer labels; why Siobhan Faye of Bananarama was given the chance to move on from her bubblegum blonde roots and into darker, gothic-romantic territory as half of Shakespears Sister (their name taken from a Smiths song, the apostrophe and letter ‘e’ purposely missing); why the Mike Flower Pops were allowed to absolutely crucify Oasis’ sacred Wonderwall (that’s on here, too).

    The London Records Story moves confidently through synth-pop, nu-wave, indie rock, dance, electronica, ska, and other alternative sounds, demonstrating how the label consistently embraced artists who reflected bold and changing musical trends.

    Familiar hits sit comfortably alongside deeper cuts, making the collection appealing to both casual listeners and longtime fans.

    The sequencing keeps the energy flowing, with polished pop anthems giving way to club classics and guitar-driven tracks that capture the evolving tastes of two transformative decades. The mastering is generally strong, allowing songs from different years to coexist without sounding jarring. More importantly, the compilation illustrates how London Records balanced commercial success with artistic ambition, signing acts that often influenced the direction of popular music, not merely followed it.

    As a summary of the 1980s and 1990s, however, it is best viewed through the lens of one label rather than as a complete portrait of either era. What this compilation does well is capture many defining styles and moods but inevitably omitting major movements and artists released elsewhere (not much New Romantic on here, put it that way). Even so, it succeeds as a vivid snapshot of its catalogue and an enjoyable journey through two decades of memorable music.

    A great double-disc set that’s still regularly rotating on the car stereo.

    Antonino Tati

     

    ‘Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story’ is available on CD and in digital format through London Records (naturally).

    The label also presents a beaut podcast which you can subscribe to here.

     

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  16. Kylie Minogue hints at ‘Kylie Eras’ tour as she reflects on ‘iconic’ on-stage duet with Madonna

    Kylie Minogue has hinted at a potential ‘Kylie Eras’ tour, drawing comparisons to Madonna’s 2024 Celebration Tour as she reflected…
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    Kylie Minogue has hinted at a potential ‘Kylie Eras’ tour, drawing comparisons to Madonna’s 2024 Celebration Tour as she reflected…
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  18. "Everything I wanted" - Dannii Minogue

    It's the one with the video of Dannii relaxing in Las Vegas with her bloke. Second single from the album "Girl", and it's turned into one of Dannii's favourites.

    This was her dance guru era, and there's a segment of the audience who loves this sort of thing.

    Good to see the backing singers are doing the sort of dance step I can do, literally swaying in the breeze.

    #TOTP #DanniiMinogue

  19. "Everything I wanted" - Dannii Minogue

    It's the one with the video of Dannii relaxing in Las Vegas with her bloke. Second single from the album "Girl", and it's turned into one of Dannii's favourites.

    This was her dance guru era, and there's a segment of the audience who loves this sort of thing.

    Good to see the backing singers are doing the sort of dance step I can do, literally swaying in the breeze.

    #TOTP #DanniiMinogue

  20. "Everything I wanted" - Dannii Minogue

    It's the one with the video of Dannii relaxing in Las Vegas with her bloke. Second single from the album "Girl", and it's turned into one of Dannii's favourites.

    This was her dance guru era, and there's a segment of the audience who loves this sort of thing.

    Good to see the backing singers are doing the sort of dance step I can do, literally swaying in the breeze.

    #TOTP #DanniiMinogue

  21. "Everything I wanted" - Dannii Minogue

    It's the one with the video of Dannii relaxing in Las Vegas with her bloke. Second single from the album "Girl", and it's turned into one of Dannii's favourites.

    This was her dance guru era, and there's a segment of the audience who loves this sort of thing.

    Good to see the backing singers are doing the sort of dance step I can do, literally swaying in the breeze.

  22. "Everything I wanted" - Dannii Minogue

    It's the one with the video of Dannii relaxing in Las Vegas with her bloke. Second single from the album "Girl", and it's turned into one of Dannii's favourites.

    This was her dance guru era, and there's a segment of the audience who loves this sort of thing.

    Good to see the backing singers are doing the sort of dance step I can do, literally swaying in the breeze.

    #TOTP #DanniiMinogue

  23. #Gay #XFactor #star recalls being ‘#outed’ by #DanniiMinogue on #live #TV: ‘What a gayer way to be #outed’

    Minogue, a long-standing #LGBTQ+ #ally, later offered “#sincere apologies,” saying her comment was meant to be a humorous moment about Danyl changing the lyrics and having fun with the song.

    #Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #TV #Representation #Culture #ForcedOuting

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  24. #Gay #XFactor #star recalls being ‘#outed’ by #DanniiMinogue on #live #TV: ‘What a gayer way to be #outed’

    Minogue, a long-standing #LGBTQ+ #ally, later offered “#sincere apologies,” saying her comment was meant to be a humorous moment about Danyl changing the lyrics and having fun with the song.

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  25. #Gay #XFactor #star recalls being ‘#outed’ by #DanniiMinogue on #live #TV: ‘What a gayer way to be #outed’

    Minogue, a long-standing #LGBTQ+ #ally, later offered “#sincere apologies,” saying her comment was meant to be a humorous moment about Danyl changing the lyrics and having fun with the song.

    #Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #TV #Representation #Culture #ForcedOuting

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  26. #Gay #XFactor #star recalls being ‘#outed’ by #DanniiMinogue on #live #TV: ‘What a gayer way to be #outed’

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    #Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #TV #Representation #Culture #ForcedOuting

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  27. #DanniiMinogue #IKissedABoy #IKissedAGirl #BBC #Hulu
    “I mean, I absolutely grilled them.” 🏳️‍🌈

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  28. #DanniiMinogue #IKissedABoy #IKissedAGirl #BBC #Hulu
    “I mean, I absolutely grilled them.” 🏳️‍🌈

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  29. #DanniiMinogue #IKissedABoy #IKissedAGirl #BBC #Hulu
    “I mean, I absolutely grilled them.” 🏳️‍🌈

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    "Dannii Minogue speaks to PinkNews about how she fought for I Kissed A Girl to be made right, and her history of LGBTQ+ allyship and activism."
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  30. #DanniiMinogue #IKissedABoy #IKissedAGirl #BBC #Hulu
    “I mean, I absolutely grilled them.” 🏳️‍🌈

    I Kissed A Girl's Dannii Minogue 'grilled' TV execs over queer shows

    "Dannii Minogue speaks to PinkNews about how she fought for I Kissed A Girl to be made right, and her history of LGBTQ+ allyship and activism."
    thepinknews.com/2024/05/10/i-k

  31. Hulu will bring critically acclaimed hit UK dating series "I Kissed a Boy" to the US on June 15. The follow-up series "I Kissed a Girl", currently airing on BBC, will come to Hulu later this year. Dannii Minogue hosts both series.
    #IKissedABoy #IKissedAGirl #DanniiMinogue #Hulu #BBC #Entertainment #Television #TV #Streaming

  32. Hulu will bring critically acclaimed hit UK dating series "I Kissed a Boy" to the US on June 15. The follow-up series "I Kissed a Girl", currently airing on BBC, will come to Hulu later this year. Dannii Minogue hosts both series.
    #IKissedABoy #IKissedAGirl #DanniiMinogue #Hulu #BBC #Entertainment #Television #TV #Streaming