Peter Wilson's Stereo video!

A couple of months ago I posted a preview of Peter Wilson's "Stereo" video and it triggered something of a war in the comments. The 90s pop star's new song turned out to be the love-it-or-hate-it jam of the year with some people declaring it a trainwreck, while others praised its retro-tastic PWL sound - courtesy of Dave Ford and Ian Curnow, no less. The video has been out for a while now but it completely passed me by until I saw it on Pop In Stereo a couple of days ago. I asked Peter about the clip and his brutal commentary is not fit to be repeated in public but I think he's being a bit harsh. Low budget Australian videos really know how to plumb the depths of bad taste with style and humour! I love how ridiculously disconnected the clip is to the song. Why not pursue the cute 80s theme? Or just film Peter naked in the shower to make me happy? No. Someone thought the year's gayest pop anthem really needed a gritty video that finds the Melbourne based singer emoting against graffiti in what looks to be an abandoned slum! It's a hot mess but I love "Stereo" and the rest of the album is amazing. There's even a Stock Aitken Waterman track on there. Oh well, until that gets released, brace yourself for one of the year's most... memorable film clips.

The return of Tina Charles!

Brace yourself for the comeback of 2011 - Tina Charles is dusting off her dancing shoes to rock dancefloors (in retirement villages) across Europe! The legendary disco diva has recorded a hot new track called "Your Love Is My Light" and it's a triumph. Seriously, I'm so excited I could faint! Not only is the 57-year-old stunner one of my all time favourite club queens but the song is a total Stock Aitken Waterman throwback. Co-written and co-produced by PWL engineers Dave Ford and Ian Curnow, Tina's jam is the best thing Sinitta never recorded. Yes, it's that amazing. I love everything about this from the camp chorus to the bittersweet lyrics. The PWL-tastic sound really suits the English songbird. She should release an album of SAW covers. It's the perfect opportunity for her to reunite with Kelly Marie to tackle Mel & Kim's "Respectable". After all, their version of "Your Disco Needs You" is one of the defining duets of the past decade. Check out a preview of Tina's stunning new track below. You will love to love it!

Peter Wilson - Stereo

I thought I'd end today's Aus pop special with something suitably fabulous from my friend Peter Wilson. You might remember that he came out of retirement late last year to release a new single called "Intoxicated", which I hailed as being almost as amazing as his Hi-NRG classic "Into The Night". Well, Peter is back with another fantastic retro-dance anthem and it's even better. Produced by PWL associates Dave Ford and Ian Curnow, "Stereo" sounds like a cross between Rick Astley and Mel and Kim. Yes, it's that good! Peter's obsession with all things Stock Aitken Waterman has finally lead to a collaboration with their trusty engineers and their mutual respect for 80s music really shows in the finished product. The song is absolutely adorable and I worship Matt Pop's remix. This is camper than a Kylie concert and deserves some major blog love. If nothing else for the stunning cover. Peter tells me a video is in the works, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, dust off your leg warmers and slip on your cut-off gloves. It's time to party like it's 1988!

Peter Wilson Vs Matt Pop - Intoxicated

I'm excited. 90s Hi-NRG pop sensation Peter Wilson is back. Again! Some of you might remember Pete's 2007 comeback/long overdue debut album "Follow Me". I interviewed him for the blog a couple of times and had him on the Pop Panel. Since then Peter has focused on writing and producing for iconic divas like Amanda Lear, Samantha Fox, Sabrina and Nicki French. For a while there he threatened to retire from performing for good but I'm glad he changed his mind because "Intoxicated" is something of a belter. A collaboration with Dutch producer Matt Pop, the song is a fabulous blend of old school Italo-disco and modern electro-pop. This is essential listening for any 80s pop fan. In fact, it's almost as amazing as his seminal Australian classic "Into The Night". High praise indeed! Peter's latest single is available to download from Amazon now and even comes with a remix from PWL favourites Dave Ford and Ian Curnow. If you're still addicted to physical singles like me, you can order a copy from Energise Records online store. Mine had better get here soon - I want it autographed with lots of sweet nothings!