The New Music

Who: Mini Viva

What: A tasty pop duo from Newcastle and Manchester assembled by influential UK production team Xenomania and tipped to become the next big thing in pop music… overseas.

Sounds like: A Xenomania production, which is essentially dance pop that is shrewd and “funky fresh” enough to appeal to both the mainstream crowd and the hip’n’critical. indie-loving blogosphere.

RIYL: Girls Aloud, the previous incarnations of Sugababes, Rachel Stevens, The Saturdays, Mel and Kim, Kylie Minogue, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Red Blooded Women

Need to know: Mini Viva is comprised of Frankee Connolly and Britt Love, who actually co-write their songs. They describe their sound as “neat beats and musical treats.” They’re managed by Simon Fuller, the man responsible for American Idol, S Club 7 and Spice Girls. Their debut single “Left My Heart in Tokyo” reached #7 on the UK charts and was remixed by the brilliant Fred Falke. You can download a free track called “Bedroom Viber” here.

Track: “I Wish” is a serious contender for 2009’s single of the year. It’s hard to argue with Popjustice’s claim that it’s also the best thing to come out of the Xenomania factory since Girls Aloud’s timeless 2007 single, “Call the Shots.” In fact, it shares a similar sweeping climax and pounding disco beat as that song, not to mention those saddened, gleaming synths.

Buy: Geffen will release an album in early 2010 and “I Wish” will be released on November 30th.

Tags: Mini Viva, Xenomania

Posted on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 3:33 pm by Cam and is filed under Earworm, The New Music.

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