July 2008
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Warning All Emos!
Russia's coming to get you.
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Mercury Music Prize 2008
Who's been nominated this year?
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Live Review: Ava Leigh & Lupe Fiasco
Playing outside in the sunshine in London Town.
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Introducing... Yelle
A bundle of overexcited French fun!
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McFly Video Message
They came, they chatted .
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Live Review: McFly at Shepherd's Bush Empire
The lads pull off a spectacular secret London gig.
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Neon Neon Are Amazing
Let's talk about an album we should have listened to ages ago.
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Introducing... Natalia
Let's get some homegrown glamour back in the charts.
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Live Review: Black Kids & Foals @ iTunes Festival
What did we think of these two hipster bands live?
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McFly in the House
We're excited about next week's guests
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Basshunter Live Webchat
Join Basshunter from 4.15 in a hit40uk webchat!
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Review: NERD live in London
Pharrell and boys kick off the itunes festival.
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Be Our Jay Sean Superfan
We want you to interview Jay Sean for us.
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Miley goes Mae Shi!
Get a free download of an amazing cover of 'See U Again'
June 2008
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Basshunter is Coming!
Help us!
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Live Review: 46664 London
Celebrating Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday.
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Kanye RANTS!
He's never one to be concise.
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McFly's A Bargain!
The boys are pulling a Prince in a bid for credibility.
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Review: The Music live in Liverpool
We sent our Northern correspondant Maria O'Connor along to check out The Music.
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Beyonce's Bond
Who will sing the next theme tune!
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Free Music Ahoy!
We love free things. We love music. So we really, really love free music.
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Introducing: Katy Perry
She's running around America kissing girls!
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SEB: Goddess of Pop
The mighty one returns
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Dizzee + Calvin = Summertime 08?
What's going to be your big song this summer?
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Festivals: Grim or Gorgeous?
We've all got an opinion...
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The Rain Continues
This time it's Simon Cowell's fault.
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One For The Radio
McFly strike out on their own.
April 2008
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Review: Lykke Li & Sebastien Tellier
Two European pop stars sing for their supper in London
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Lucio Loves... Carrie Underwood
She's an American Idol winner with a country twang - meet Carrie Underwood.
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Review: The Kooks in Swindon
Luke and co played their new album in Swindon last night but was it any good?
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Please Don't Go
Basshunter's back with a terrible 2nd single.
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We Crawled Camden
The first festival of the year - we did the Camden Crawl in London
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Chanelle Wants It
The next reality tv pop star?
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Stateside Check: April 08
What's been setting off our 'amazing' radar in the States?
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Chris meets Jordin
Check out this amazing duet from Chris Brown and Jordin Sparks
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Review: Jonas Brothers Live
Do you miss Busted? We went to check out the American version as they hit the UK.
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Introducing... The Rushes
Check out this new indie band from London
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First Listen Review: Madonna - Hard Candy
We've heard the new Madonna album and we like it!
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Are The Killers Going Disco?
They've got a new producer on board for album number 3!
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Introducing... Santogold
Like MIA and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs? Look in.
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Duffy Goes Stateside
Will Duffy be as loved as Leona & Amy
March 2008
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hit40uk meets Leon Jean Marie
We caught up with a hot new popstar to find out who he is.
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The Funniest Press Release EVER
Would you ban this harmless looking bunch of OAPs from anywhere?
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Britney On Her Way Back?
Check out her latest acting on American TV
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Leona Goes Global
... and America is loving her.
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September - Trashy or Classy
Interesting what difference a video makes!
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Madonna Is Fierce
We want to know what you think of Madonna's new album cover?
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Bored of No One
If Alicia Keys is boring you now, check out this funky new version of 'No One'
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Britney in Cartoon Format!
Check out the new Britney Video
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September Comes Early
Do Basshunter and Cascada make you happy? Have a listen to September.
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Live Review: Envy & Other Sins
We went to check out the winners of T4 Mobile Unsigned Live.
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Lucio Meets KT Tunstall
Lucio caught up with KT at a recent London gig. Check out their video.
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Taio Cruz Control
We took Taio Cruz to check out one of his favourite things - cars!
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Live Review: Goldfrapp
Did Goldfrapp's return to folk impress our reviewer at their London gig this week?
February 2008
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Madonna's Hard Candy
The Queen of Pop has announced full details of her brand new album.
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Stateside Check: February 08
Every so often we like to take a look what's going on in the American charts
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Lucio at the Brits
Lucio went to the BRITs! Check out all the winners here.
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Eurovision is Coming
Who are in the running for the UK this year?
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The Greatest Single Sleeve Ever?
We will never stop loving Girls Aloud.
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Little Boots Full Of Hot Chips
What have Hot Chip got up their sleeve now? Listen to a brand new track for free.
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The Feeling Live
Check out our video of 'I Thought It Was Over' live on hit40uk
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Live Review : Duffy
One of 2008's hottest new stars...
January 2008
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Review: Plain White T's
We went to hear 'Hey There Delilah' sung by lots of people!
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Like Robyn? Love Lykke Li!
Remember us playing you this?
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Get Friendly With hit40uk On Facebook!
We're getting down with facebook!
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American Girl!
Estelle is back with one heck of a tune!
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The Drums! The Drums! The Drums!
Check out the awesome Ting Tings.
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T2 Gets Addictive
We love 'Heartbroken' and his next single is even bigger.
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It's Brits time!
Who do we think will be nominated?
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Britney for #1?
It's the music that matters...
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Basshunter's Boten Anna
Forget 'Now You're Gone', you seriously need to check the Swedish version.
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What Hurts The Most : Round 3!
Let's go back to the original...
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2007's Biggest Tunes
What songs did you buy last year?
December 2007
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Big in 08: Laura Marling
She's 17 and a great storyteller
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Big in 08: The Tigerpicks
Pow! Pow! Pow!
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Big in 08: Alphabeat
Pure pop attack!
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The 1st Great Pop Song of 2008
Presenting the new Princess of Pop
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Big in 08: Duffy
Soft soul from a girl called Duffy
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Spice Delivery!
We went, we danced, we loved it!
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Send Mariah to the Top!
The deserving Xmas number 1!
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Get ready for a Spicey Christmas
We are so excited!
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Can Britney do better?
Check out a clip of her new video.
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The Battle for Xmas #1
Is the battle over before it's begun?
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Akon goes old school
You won't believe what he's covered.
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The Chart is Going Mental
Not only is Leona still number 1 but there's other weird stuff happening too.
November 2007
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Review: The Pierces Live
If you brought back the House of Elliot and made them sing songs
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Beyonce wants to Upgrade U
Freaky talking Beyonce will do anything for $$.
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The Next Pussycat Dolls
Robin Antin's planning a new band.
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STOP!
Enough already with the reunions.
October 2007
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Leona vs Take That vs Britney vs McFly
What a week!
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Listen to the New Spice Girls Single
Get gooey with a proper Spice Girls ballad.
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REVIEW: Underworld Live
Dance acts might come and go...
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Girls go corporate
A night out with Girls Aloud.
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Wanna Be Like Girls Aloud?
They've got a new DVD coming out.
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It's the Kylie "2 Hearts" Video
She's back with a diamond skull.
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Live: Jack Penate
London's cheeky chappy played a live gig and we went!
September 2007
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Samanda: The Worst Thing Ever?
What in the chart's name is this?
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Colbie Caillat Session
Check out our session video.
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Kylie X News!
More Kylie news and listen to a full new song here!
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Enrique answers a simple question
One thing a popstar should know
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End Of The Road Festival Pt2
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End Of The Road Festival Pt1
Alex went to Dorset to be enchanted by fairy lights and good music.
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Kylie Time!
Kylie's announced her comeback single, and it's a cover of a tiny London-based band!
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Candie Payne in session
Check out the video
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Undescribable
This is the funniest thing we have seen all year.
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Britney says "Gimme More"
Word up, Britters is back
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STOP THE PRESS!
Oh, you have to be kidding.
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Craig David & Kano In session
Watch our videos of UK urban geezers Kano and Craig David in session
August 2007
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Review: Creamfields Pt I
We went to Creamfields and had an amazing time!
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Review: Creamfields Pt II
Dancing about to Uffie, Chemical Brothers and more!
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Schizophrenic Loving
We went to see Ali Love last night. Did we love it?
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Where is Daniel Bedingfield?
hit40uk have one question, and one question alone. Where has Daniel Bedingfield gone?
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hit40uk talks to Robyn!
Swedish pop sensation Robyn has scored her biggest ever chart position and took ten to chat with us!
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Too Many Clothes Off
Two artists have taken the same brilliant 80s song and done bad things with it.
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Kate Nash webchat, Part II
Kate Nash was in on Sunday and here's part 2 of her amazing webchat
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Kate Nash webchat, innit! Part I
Kate Nash was in on Sunday and here's part 1 of her amazing webchat
July 2007
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Breakin' Dishes, Breakin' Records
If Rihanna is #1 again today she's gonna become a record breaker!
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Has Amy Got it in the Bag?
This year's Nationwide Mercury Music Prize nominee's have been announced. Who's your winner?
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JoJo better watch out.
If you thought JoJo was a bit young to be a pop star, then shield your eyes from the latest terrifying newcomer, Bianca Ryan.
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Bigger than Luciana!
You might not know it but you'll know who Luciana is! She's the coolest girl in pop.
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Go Go! Team
Loud, noisy and fun - we went to see The Go! Team
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REVIEW: Knowsley Hall Festival Pt I
We sent our Northern correspondant Chavala off to a brand new festival to check it out for us!
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REVIEW: Knowsley Hall Festival Pt II
Day 2 of Chavala's trip to Knowsley Hall Festival!
June 2007
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Meet Robin Thicke
He's a megastar in America, but we've not got a clue who he is?
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We Love... Remi Nicole
Kate Nash's only just arrived, but there's another London chick who's just as good.
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They want Daft Punk's babies!
Everyone's going Daft Punk crazy again after their gigs at Wireless and Rock Ness. But who are the pretenders coming to steal their crown?
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Never Give Up On The Good Times
Are the rumours finally about to come true?
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Going to Glasto?
If you're off to Glastonbury this weekend, then these are some of the smaller bands we reckon you take ten to check out.
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A New Popstar in the Making!
Hear what happened when we sent our winner Paul to a recording studio.
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Meet The Twang
We caught up with Phil from The Twang on tour in Norwich!
May 2007
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Stop! Manic Time!
The Manics are back in our hearts and the charts. We saw them halfway through their current UK tour.
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Ravin' about Raven
Could Norway's pop princess make it big in the UK?
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Welcome to the new hit40uk.com!
Look! We're all different and shiny. Find out what's new
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Pigeon Detectives Live
Pigeon Detective fan Steph went down to see the boys on their current tour and sent us a review
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Stop The Abuse with Childline
Find out more about what to do if you, or someone you know, is being abused
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McFly Live in London
We gave away lots of tickets to see McFly in concert and one of our winners sent us a review!
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Euro-diary: Day 3
Last night Serbia became the first country in quite a long time to win Eurovision without singing in English.
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Euro-diary: Night 2
Last night we went to Euroclub which is like the official hangout for fun.
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Euro-diary: Day 2
We decided although Scooch have a bad song, they have great outfits.
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Euro-diary: Day 1
hit40uk has gone Eurovision crazy and packed one of the team off to Helsinki.
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Say Hello!
Hello Goodbye sprung into the charts at #10 on downloads only this week.
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Signs of the Apocalypse
Britney's got a brand new buddy
April 2007
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Best T-Shirt in Pop
We went to see the Sugababes live. They were a bit boring, but their merchandise stall made us run round taking photos.
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Lovely Lady Lumps
Alanis does Fergie. Scary!
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Mutya - The Tea Lady
We went to eat some cakes and watch Mutya sing some songs!
March 2007
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Dragon's Den
We love it when a good new pop group comes along!
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Give Me Something Spanish
After her performance at the Brits, we were intrigued to see what Joss Stone live in concert would be like!
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Festival-Watch : Bestival
Forget Glastonbury, we recommend you head to the Isle of Wight in September for fun and frolics