A time for celebration!!!

Merry Christmas! I hope you all had an amazing day and have some exciting plans for New Years Eve. Bring on 2006….we have a lot to look forward to.

Have not had much in the way of new music for awhile but Pink has been a busy girl. She has got engaged (and possibly getting married New Years Eve, rumor has it) to motor-cross star Corey Hart and has filmed horror movie ‘Catacombs’ due for release next year.

Congratulations to Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale on the announcement that they are ‘with child’. It is Gwen’s first baby, and Gavin’s first time giving fatherhood a real crack from word go (it was revealed last year that he fathered model Daisy Lowe 15 years ago, after a brief fling with Peal Lowe. Ironically, he is her God-Father.)

Another congratulations goes out to Eminem who is back together with Kim (inspiration for most of his most hate-filled hits). The two are discussing getting married again. I always thought he wasn’t quite over her…anyone who needs to go on abvout how much they hate someone for so many years clearly has some unresolved issues. Good luck to them! I wonder how his hard core fans have taken the news. Do you think this means we should hold our breath for a reunion with his second most bitched-about song topic...his mum Debbie?

Are we believing that congratulations are in order for our very own Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman? Is it a double congratulations for an engagement and a baby? Who knows. Lot’s of the press are focusing on the fact that they are not denying it…so it must be true. Perhaps though, they are just sick of denying things and are having a good laugh letting people believe what they want to believe? Only time will tell…but if she is pregnant, she will be showing soon, there is no hiding that!

The Sugababes are playing music chairs again with Mutya Buena leaving the band to spend more time with her daughter. The line-up change comes following the announcement of the band securing the highly sought after support spot for the Take That reunion tour next year.

Speaking of the Take That reunion, tickets were snapped up so quickly in the UK that the scheduled shows have now been doubled to cater for the demand. Please let them bring the show Down Under!!!

Silverchair are back in the studio working on their follow up album to the critically acclaimed ‘Diorama’. The boys will road test some tracks at the latest Australian music festival ‘The Great Escape’. The festival will be held in Sydney at Newington Armory over the Easter weekend. Should be interesting to see what sort of sound they come up with, especially after Daniel John’s stint with Paul Mac in The Dissociatives, wonder if it will affect the bands sound??? He is the song writer of the group after all…

Well done to Missy Higgins for having the top selling album in Australia for 2005, very well deserved. Missy is an amazing role model for young Australians and I wish her every success in 2006!

Speak soon,

Pop Princess xo

Things go from Dandy to Motley...to ???

Ahh, I love Summer. I love the warmer weather and the bands that are attracted to our fair country in the brighter months!!!

Best not to get ahead of myself....The Dandy Warhols...gotta love them. In fact you've got to love any band that is sucessful enough to not have to do a free concert, but who does one anyway! I did not make it to the Vic Market free gig, but I was fortunate enough to see them perform at the Chapel. They are amazing. Although, I must admit I was excited at the prospect of a one hour Dandies gig...any one who had ever been to a gig will kow that the band tend to get a it caught up inthe moment and it is not unsual for them to play for 3 hours or more. Needsless to sayd they went significantly over their allocated one hour! By the way, if you have not seen 'Dig' the DVD yet...go out and get it! Addictive viewing.

Long live Motley Crue!!! Because I'm not sure how much longer some of the memebers will...No that is nasty! Their gig at Vodafone Arena was pretty impressive considering their ages and years of substance abuse. The theatrics were a little over the top and I found myself giggling through certain parts, although i am sure that was NOT the intended response. I guess I was comparing their gig to Velvet Revolver...which is not fair, as they were completely different gigs. The pyro's were worth the proice of the ticket alone though. Who could resist seeing 'Home Sweet Home' performed live?!? Also, lets face it, as feral as he is Tommy Lee isn't exactly hard on the eye is he? How cute is he in 'Tommy Goes to College'!?!

Now....gig of the year so far (and that is not a claim I make lightly). The Foo Fighters!!! You forget how many hits they have had until you see them playing them back to back. Dave Grohl, and to a lesser extent Taylor Hawkins own the show...but what a show it is. Grohl has boundless energy and the ability to continhue to hype up the audience throughout the whole show. You have to wonder if this band would have happened even if Nirvana hadn't been over...it looks to me as though Grohl is doing exactly what he was born to do with the Foos and their infulence as a band should not be ignored. They have been around for a bloody long time and have managed to keep producing fantastic and popular music (the two often do not go together). In my opinion 'In Your Honour' is by far their best album to date.

So many tours to look forward to in the first few months of 2006! Rob Thomas, Shannon Noll, The Backstreet Boys, U2...does it get any better?!? Also new music from Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Goo Goo Dolls, Live...the list goes on.

Speaking of theings to look forward to....this is something I have been dreaming of for years. A Take That reunion!!! Granted, Robbie Williams is not involved (at this stage), but they went on for a good year without him before they split and they were still awesome! Only one word for it...speacial!

Speak soon!

Pop Princess xoxox

Intensive Care from Robbie, A Lift from Shannon and great music from Alex Lloyd!

Well I have been very slack and there is a lot of news to catch up on!

First up, how good where the ARIAs?!? The lists of winners is below, and were all pretty much as they should be, in my humble opinion!

Album of the Year - Missy Higgins, The Sound Of White (Eleven/EMI)
Single of the year - Ben Lee, Catch My Disease (Inertia)
Breakthrough Artist - Album - Missy Higgins, The Sound Of White (Eleven/EMI)
Breakthrough Artist - Single - End Of Fashion, O Yeah! (EMI)
Best Group - Eskimo Joe, Older Than You (FMR)
Best Male Artist - Ben Lee, Awake Is The New Sleep (Inertia)
Best Female Artist - Missy Higgins, The Sound Of White (Eleven/EMI)
Best Rock Album - Grinspoon, Thrills Kills And Sunday Pills (UMA)
Best Country Album - Keith Urban, Be Here (Capitol/EMI)
Best Blues and Roots Album - Mia Dyson, Parking Lots (Black Door Records/MGM)
Best Children's Album - The Wiggles, Live Hot Potatoes (ABC Kids)
Best Dance Release - Infusion, Six Feet Above Yesterday (Sony BMG)
Best Urban Release - Daniel Merriweather, She's Got Me (FMR)
Best Adult Contemporary Album - The Go-Betweens, Oceans Apart (Capitol/EMI)
Best Pop Release - Missy Higgins, The Sound Of White (Eleven/EMI)
Best Independent Release - Ben Lee, Awake Is The New Sleep (Inertia)
Best Comedy Release - Tripod, Middleborough Road (Liberation)
Best Music DVD - Jet, Right Right Right (EMI/Capitol)
Highest Selling Album - Missy Higgins, The Sound of White (Eleven/EMI)
Highest Selling Single - Anthony Callea, The Prayer (Sony BMG)
ARIA Awards Hall of Fame Inductee - Jimmy Barnes

I had the pleasure of seeing two of the biggest winners at this years ARIA’s perform at the Myer Music Bowl last night. Ben Lee was fantastic, I have to be honest, I used to hate him. I thought he was a self-centred, arrogant little prick, but he seems to have had an attitude adjustment somewhere along the way, for the better, and I found him to be quite charming. Missy Higgins was her usual humble and gorgeous self. Her voice is so powerful, it blows me away. Just quietly I am expecting an announcement any day that they are a couple….we will see. The only low point of the gig was that I had to miss End of Fashion Live at the Chapel, as it was the same night :0(


Very pleased to see that Mr. Robbie Williams has taken his rightful place back at the top of charts with ‘Intensive Care’; following in the footsteps the previous week of our very own Shannon Noll with 'Lift'…Go Nollsey!

Alex Lloyd’s new self-titled album would come close to being the best thing he has ever done! He is looking great too, he has lost a heap of weight. Fatherhood must be agreeing with him in a big way!

I’ll try to keep this relatively short and sweet and promise I won’t leave it so long next time!

Luv Pop Princess

Goss, goss, goss!!!

Well, it has been a busy couple of weeks for me, and I have lots to chat about!!!

I had the pleasure of seeing Pete Murray record the first instalment for Live at The Chapel for this year, and viewers will not be disappointed. Pete’s new album is fantastic, and has managed to live up to the very high expectations set by his first album, 'Feeler'. It will be interesting to see which song is selected from 'See The Sun' as a second single; there are quite a few contenders!!! It is also fantastic, to have Live at The Chapel back, it has been sadly missed. Can’t wait to see who will grace the stage over the coming months.

I have heard, and pass on the news with great excitement, that the eighth Goo Goo Dolls album is nearly complete and should be ready for release sometime early next year. It has been a long time between drinks for the band. Their last release was ‘Gutter Flower’ in 2002. There is no title for the album as yet…

Another exciting and much anticipated release is Outkasts’s 'Idlewild'. The album shares its names with the bands full length feature film. Both are being released on December 6th in the US according to band member Big Boi, lets hope they do not keep us waiting too long.

Ricky Wilson from the Kaiser Chief’s has decided to quit the band to become a radio DJ according to NME. Let’s hope his new gig starts AFTER the bands' support slot for the Foo Fighters in December…seems a little weird to me. I will let you know if I get any more information…

Jimmy Barnes will be honoured with entry into the ARIA Hall of Fame at this year’s award. Barnes is already a member as part of Cold Chisel. Am I the only one who thinks this is the ARIA board trying to make a popular move after the success of Barnesy's new album and duet with Dallas Crane? When is Diesel going to get a guernsey???

Paramount Pictures are believed to have bought the rights to Robbie William’s life story. Robbie apparently started writing two scripts while he was in rehab. No word as yet as to who will play Mr. Williams.

In other screen news Delta Goodrem is rumoured to be making guest appearance on the next series of The OC.

General goss: -

Prince has reportedly gone into hospital for a hip replacement. At 47 years of age, and decades of platform shoes and dancing, his body has had enough.

Warrnambool rock band Airborne has been signed to Capitol Records. The band have been likened to AC/DC and The Cult.

Tickets for Coldplay’s Melbourne show in July 2006 sold out in an hour, the second show is well on its way to selling out too.

Tommy Lee has to go to hospital after receiving minor burns during a Motley Crue gig in Wyoming. Lee was suspended metres above the stage when the incident occurred.

The Strokes are planning a brief Promo tour next month.

Jet are working on a new album, expected to be released around March 2006.

Marilyn Manson is releasing his own line of cosmetics in the US.

Take care,

Pop Princess

‘Tis nearly the season to be jolly…already!

My goodness, before we know it Christmas will be here…and we all know that means all the record companies will pull out their big guns for Christmas shortly! Bring it on!!!

I had the privilege of hearing Robbie Williams’ latest offering ‘Intensive Care’ last week…and to say it is impressive would be a massive understatement! Those who do not like ‘Tripping’ do not need to worry, there are plenty of classic Robbie moments in here, rocking tracks; heart felt ballads and self deprecating tunes to make you giggle. My highlights are ‘Advertising Space’, ‘Your Gay Friend’ and ‘Spread Your Wings'. This album will be huge…

I also got to hear a live preview of Bernard Fanning’s (Powderfinger) first solo album ‘Tea & Sympathy’. I will be interested to see how Powderfinger fans react to this Country/Blues tinged album…I guess time will tell. The first single ‘Wish You Well’ is not really an accurate insight into the whole album, and is definitely the albums poppiest and most commercial moment.

In other exciting news The Darkness will release ‘One Way Ticket to Hell…And Back’ mid-November in the UK, lets hope we get it around the same time! Apparently a tour is expected to support the album, but dates and venues are yet to be revealed. Please let them include Oz!

There will be repackages of Gwen Stefani and Mariah Carey albums and Greatest Hits packages from the likes of Eminem, Limp Bizkit and Blink 182 to fill up the Christmas stockings.

Speaking of Oz tours, how good will Coldplay be!?! Bit of a pity we have to wait until July next year though…sure it will be worth the wait!

The first announcement has come through for BDO 2006, so far we will see The White Stripes, AFI, Iggy & the Stooges, Franz Ferdinand (as expected), Kings of Leon, The Mars Volta, End of Fashion, Faker and The Living End…with plenty more bands to be announced.

Congratulations to Shannon Noll on a #1 debut for ‘Shine’. I never had any doubt it would be anything but…can’t wait for the album!

Speaking of Idol, how disappointing are this years Australian Idol’s? Chris and Millie were my favourites during the audition process, Chris got booted week 1, and Millie has been very disappointing…What is going on? None of them seem to be giving 100%, and whilst many of them have great voices, they are far from reaching their full potential. Hopefully they will all pull something special out soon, or I feel sorry for the winner, at this rate I can’t imagine many people buying the quality of music we are seeing/hearing.

Time to jump off my soap box…until next time.

Pop Princess xo

Weddings, Statues and Anything!

Ah yes, Grand Final Day over for another year, which means it is the end of September all ready!!! Where has this year gone? Before we know it Christmas will be here and all the Summer festivals. Yeah!

Quick congratulations to Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher who apparently got married overnight. Good work guys…sure it will last a long time. Who cares about the 16-odd year age gap and the fact that Ashton is closer to her children’s age then to hers…not gross at all!

Oh, and in case you have been living on Mars and do not know Britney and Kevin’s baby has been named Sean Preston. Awwh. Britney has also released a new fragrance…Fantasy. Let’s hope it is as easy on the nose as Curious.

I read with great interest that Tupac is getting a 7 foot bronzed statue to commemorate the anniversary of his death and the contribution he made in life. Hmmm, interesting. It got me thinking, where is our Kylie Minogue statue? Granted, she is not dead, but do you need to have died to be honoured with a statue? Plenty of sports people have statues and there are not dead yet. If Tupac deserves a statue surely Robbie Williams should have one somewhere?Anyway, this is quite morbid, I’d best move one…

In Big Day Out gossip, Franz Ferdinand have announced show in Melbourne and Sydney in late January…will they be added to the Big Day Out tour??? Unfortunately the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who were originally rumoured to head line, will not be as their new album has been delayed until mid-2006. Other rumours have included Audioslave, The Pixies and Rammstein…I guess only time will tell.

Metallica have just recorded their voices for their guest appearance on The Simpsons, due to air in the US in 2006, wonder when we will get to see it here??? Should be interesting. Maybe they should concentrate lees on carton guest appearances and documentaries and make the new album that is rumoured???

Short one today....

Luv Pop Princess

Go Missy Go!!!

The ARIA Award Nominees have been announced and it is all about Missy Higgins and Ben Lee. How good will their combined gig at the Music Bowl be?!?! Bring it on! Lets hope it's a lovely starry night...it won't get any better than that.

I am also quite chuffed to see that Sarah Blasko is up for a few awards too! Her album ‘The Overture & the Underscore’ is one of the most under-rated Australian albums of the year, in my opinion.

I am also pleased with the nominations of Thirsty Merc, Evermore. Keith Urban and Little Birdy. It's about bloody time Urban's own country started to aknowledge his fantastic work. It should make for a good awards show! Can’t wait to hear who is performing and also who will be presenting. Apparently Rove McManus has decided not to host this year…please NOT EDDIE!!!

The new Bon Jovi album ‘Have A Nice Day’ is classic old school Bon Jovi. Fans will love it. And people that pretend that they are too cool to be Bon Jovi fans will secretly go off to it in their cars, in their bathrooms or in front of the mirror in their bedrooms - but deny they like it. Let’s hope that they add Australia to their recently announced tour! It is only North America at this stage.

We must all congratulate Britney Spears on the birth of a health baby boy, no name yet. But I do hear they were considering several U.S. states as possible names…As per Britney’s wishes the baby was born caesarean to avoid too much pain. Hello! Giving birth is a painful process (I hear), I’m sure that a caesarean is not exactly the most pleasant experience known to man kind either…but to each their own. Hopefully now that the little one has popped out she might start work on a new album!?! Fingers crossed….I won’t hold my breath though.

In other news rumour has it the The Pussycat Dolls will be here in November to promote their album ‘PCD’, which features ‘Don’t Cha’. How addictive is that song! They are so the new Spice Girls…like totally! :0) I wonder if they will launch their make up range or a Pussycat Dolls Lounge in Oz, as they have in L.A.? One can only hope.

John Mayer has a new project...The John Mayer Trio. The trio are a bluesy, rock outfit and are recording their live shows this month at the House of Blues in Chicago for a DVD due for release in November. Should be interesting. What is with the Trio??? I gues it works for John Butler...

I must comment onthe exit of Chris and Tarni from Australian Idol, and placing of Millie in the bottom 3! Hello people?!? Are you watching the same show as me? Why is Laura still there??? Granted, Tarni, Millie and Chris have all performed better than what they did on Sunday, but they are all far superior to Laura! For shame!

Eagerly awaiting the following albums:-
Nickelback – ‘All The Right Reasons’
Pete Murray – ‘See The Sun’
Franz Ferdinand – ‘You Could Have It So Much…’
Alex Lloyd – ‘Alex Lloyd’
Shannon Noll – ‘Lift’
Robbie Williams – ‘Intensive Care’

As promised, I will comment on the Institute album, with Gavin Rossdale from Bush on vocals: It is crap, don’t bother…it is however many minutes of your life that you will never get back. It would be better to play an old Bush record that you know you will enjoy.

I will have much to report next time as I am off to see Bernard Fanning (from Powderfinger) perform his new solo material; End Of Fashion; Wednesday 13 (goth/halloween band) and to the Footy Show Grand Final (that will feature the Black Eyed Peas and Shannon Noll) and the Black Eyed Peas in the next week and a half, will let you know how they all go.

Bye!

Pop Princess xo

Robbie Williams - New song 'Tripping'

Friends, today is a very special day!!! Robbie William's new song 'Tripping' has gone to radio. For all those who have not heard it yet go to www.whatsyourfuture.com/ and click on 'Inspired' to hear it.

Well, it is certainly a totally new direction for Mr. Williams, quite unlike anything he has done before! He has described it as a 'Mini Gangsta Opera', but to me it sounds more reggae, with a rap a little reminicent of Take That thrown in. Loving the false setter (ph.sp.) sections of the song. the first time I heard it I was in shock and not 100% sure what I thought, but having listened to it numerous times I think it is a masterpeice. There are a lot of different things going on in this track and for most people it wil take them a couple of listens to decide whether or not they like it. I have spoken to a lot of people that hate it. Would love to know what you think...post a comment!

In other pop news, Shannon Noll's 'Shine' is all over our air waves and is bloody awesome! It doesn't sound like Shannon though, all his raspiness is gone. Not sure if this is the result of voice coaching, or just the way he is singing this particular track. I am very keen to hear the album and see what he has come up with!

Other tracks I am digging at the moment include Alex Lloyd's 'Never Meant To Fail' and Pete Murray's 'Better Days'. Both are touring their new albums during September/October. Australian music is going off at the moment! We have so much talent in this country and it is great to see Aussie acts doing well.

Apparently the Backstreet Boys are touring Australia and should be here early next year, can't wait for more details. According to Howie they are hoping to get here "probably end of January, early February." Something to look forward to!

I have the Institute album, 'Distort Yourself' on my desk ready to play. It is the new band for Gavin Rossdale (formerly from Bush, married to Gwen Stefani and had a part in the Keanu Reeve's film 'Constantine'). Should be interesting, I will report back next time! Also, while we are talking Gwen, the word on the street is that 'Love, Angel, Music Baby' will be re-released with a bonus re-mix disc in October. Make a nice Christmas presnt!

Please excuse the fact that I have still not found the spell check on this thing!

Until next time!

Pop Princess xoxox

Robbie Williams - OMG!!! :0)

Robbie news!!!! His new album is called Intensive Care is released in Australia on October 24th. The first single is Trippin’, apparently a reggae infused number??? Should be interesting! I took a little convincing when Radio came out, but as all his songs do., it grew on me eventually (which was a change from the usual instant adoration)! I loved Misunderstood, but you can’t go wrong with a heartfelt ballad as far as I am concerned! It will be very interesting to see the direction that this album takes, as it is his first without Guy Chambers.

In other exciting news Live are rumoured to have another album out by Christmas…and it’s a new one! Yeah!

Aussies Jet have previewed some tracks from their forthcoming second album in the UK…when do we get to hear? Boy it better be good (the second album that is). How much would the media/industry/detractors love it if the album was crap? Come on boys, proove them wrong, make soemthing original and bloody fantastic!!!

Speaking of Aussies, Bernard Fanning's (Powederinger's front man) debut solo effort is entitled Tea and Sympathy...no, I don't think he will be needing any of the latter.

You should also check out Darren Middleton's (Powderfinger's guitarist) side project, Drag. Their album The Way Out is fantastic!

And Coldplay are supposedly about to announce an Australian tour for early next year. Let it be true! Although I don’t think they could ever better their gig in Australia at Festival Hall, it’s just not the same at Rod Laver...

I need to comment on the fact that the brainy promoters have scheduled the Foo Fighters and Motley Crue gigs on the same nights in Melbourne. Why would they do this? Why have a gig on at Vodafone and one at Rod Laver the same night too? It is hard enough to get parking or a spot on the train when only one gig is on!!!

Good news that Kylie is likely to be well enough to complete her Show Girl tour next year. You go girl!

Oh, and I have to mention The Editors, what a band! Sound a bit like The Killers, but not in a "let's rip them off and jump on the whole 80's revival bandwagon" sort of way. Anyway, their album The Back Room is magic!

Outta here

Pop Princess

Big Brother over...Australian Idol begins!

Big Brother…it is an interesting phenomenon. Each year I promise myself that I will not watch it or become hooked, yet every year without fail it sucks me in! This year was no exception. Thank goodness the Logan’s won, I couldn’t stand Tim. He was so condescending and superior…and can we say stalker!!!

Anyway with BB gone for another year it is time to focus on Australian Idol! I already have my favourites and would like it on the record that I believe that Chris and Millie will make the grand final. Should be an interesting one. Group 2 in all were pretty woeful, will be interesting to see what group 3 are like.

Speaking of Idol’s, the word on the street is that Shannon Noll’s new album will be out by Christmas. I can’t wait. There are rumours that Bryan Adams has been working closely with Shannon on the project and there may ever be a duet. Fingers crossed…does it get any better than that!?!

Albums that I am loving at the moment include:
Kisschasey – Untitled Paper People: Go the Aussies!!!
End of Fashion – End of Fashion: Again, go the Aussies! How good are these guys, I can’t get enough of ‘O Yeah’.
Black Eyed Peas – Monkey Business: Bring on the tour. Let’s hope it is as impressive as the last one.

Gigs that need to be mentioned:
The Bravery – Prince of Wales: Got to love a band that only has one album, comes and plays a majority of it and are off stage within an hour. There was no crap, just great songs, a couple of awesome covers. They left the crowd wanting more…makes for a nice change from these self indulgent artists that play on for hours!!! Especially on a week night!

Rob Thomas – Mercury Lounge: Yes, it was a while ago now…but needs an honourable mention. I was a little unsure about his solo album until I heard the tracks live; now I get it! He can do no wrong.

Peace out!

Pop Princess xo

Splendour In The Grass - Yeah Baby!

Hey there fellow Poppets!

Now whilst I am a Pop fan at heart, and this is my favourite genre of music I do, depite common beliefs, have quite a broad range of music taste. I like anything that makes me feel good, and whilst pop tops the list, I enjoy other things too so here we go....

Ah yes, not only had I never been to Byron Bay...but I had never expereienced the festival legend that is 'Splendour In The Grass'. And I was not disappointed!

The Stand Out Performances: For me were without a doubt Queens Of The Stone Age and the Finn Brothers.

Honourable Mentions: The Living End and Sarah Blasko.

Embarassment of the Festival...Ryan Adams.

I don't get it. Yeah his songs are OK (at best, that is probably being generous), but waht is with the tantrum throwing? From what I hear this is quite a regular occurance. Who does this guy think he is? He is not Elvis or anything, there are surely only so many times you can be rude and chuck a mood before people are going to get fed up. Sorry I should explain...for anyone that was not there, or who has not heard.

He was not happy with the sound at the festival (which is fair enought, festival sound is usually far from perfect, but that is no secret). He commented a few times before stopping mid song and asking if was a joke and then left the stage without finishing his set. The following week in Sydney at his gig he refused to continue to play after someone shouted out something along the lines of 'Play Summer of 69'.

Does this guy have a sense of humour? Did he not consider these sort of comments before he put out an album? After all, the fantastic and very talented BRYAN Adams has been around for a very long time, the joke was always going to be there to be made.

As for his sound issues, I fail to see how this is the audiences fault and how storming off is fair to the people that may have paid to come to the festival to see him (as unbelieveable as this concept is to me, apparently this moron is quite popular).

Enough of this. Back to the positive stuff...I could bitch about this idiot for hours!

Bands like The Living End never fail to impress me. They have so much energy live and the crowds just love them. They play with so much enthusiasm and you can tell they are enjoying themselves...makes a nice change from the snivelling whinger mentioned above.

The Finn Brothers almost seemed surprised by their response from the crowd. It is nice to see people being humble in an industry full of such egos. I heard on the grape vine that organiseres were hesitant to include the Finn Brothers on the bill...I'll bet they are glad they decided to give them a go!!!

Ah, my good mate Josh and fellow Queens of the Stone Age-ers. I must admit that I was a little unconvinced after my first few listens to 'Lullabies To Paralise' but I get it now after seeing some of the songs live. The band is deffinitely different without Nick Oliveri, but I don't think they are necessarily better or worse without him. The new albumis less edgey and rough sounding, but there are still some classic Queen's stuff in their. They still have a very distinct sound, and blow you away with their live sound.

I also experienced The Hilltop Hoods for the first time at Splendour. I am not sure that I would necessarily buy their album, but I will see them live again for sure. Certified! Hell yeah!

Thats about all my ramblings for today, I've kept you long enough!

Pop on!

Pop Princess xo

Pop lovers, it's time we were heard!!!

Hi all,

I am new to this whole Blog thing, but bugger it, why shouldn't I have one!!!

I am sick of people bagging pop music and feeling I have to embarassed to talk about my favourite boy bands and Australian Idol winners!!!

I know there are thousands of Pop lovers out there, just like me. The ARIA charts prove it. So this is a place I will come to talk about all my favourite music, and if you don't like it or don't agree with me you have two choices, ignore it and don't read it, or add your own comments/thoughts!!!

Speak soon!

Luv Pop Princess