Fall Concerts! Going To Girl Talk & Thinking About Ray LaMontagne

I'm so excited! I just bought tickets (last night) to go see Girl Talk live at the House of Blues in Boston. The concert isn't until November 2nd, but MAN I can't wait for this show. I tried to get tickets last year when he played in Massachusetts, but they were sold out already. I paid $10.00 last year for the physical copy of his last album, Feed The Animals, but you can pay whatever you want

Chromeo's DJ-KiCKS Tracklisting

Hrm. So last week, I was all excited about the new DJ-KiCKS + Chromeo disc. When I saw that ArjanWrites had posted the full tracklisting to the new DJ-KiCKS album featuring the stylings of Chromeo, I got excited. Then I saw the tracklisting...and I was left somewhat disappointed. Honestly, the only reason I'm disappointed is because I don't know the majority of the artists on the album. The names

Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart - July 30, 2009

Here's Thursday's Hot Dance/Club Play Chart from Billboard. LA-based dance/electro-pop singer Erika Jayne takes the top spot this week, seeing PSB drop back down to #9. Lady Gaga's "LoveGame" also drops from #5 to #10. I'm BEYOND thrilled that the Paradiso Girls have hit the Top 5 (although I wish they'd hit the mainstream charts with just as much gusto). Not any other big moves in the Top Ten,

Coming Up Next...

Just wanted to share with you what you can expect on the blog for the rest of the week. I'll be blogging about some exciting new or not very well known artists, as well as giving you my honest feedback on the new Jordin Sparks record, which I've had in my posession since last Tuesday. This and more coming at you over the course of the next week. Get excited! Until then...thank you and

New Album Artwork - Part II

Oops! My bad. I forgot to include a piece of artwork in my last album artwork update! It's for the new Backstreet Boys single, entitled "Straight Through My Heart." While not newsworthy enough for it's own post, combined with the release of Madonna's new single artwork for "Celebration", I thought I'd do another little album art update.via CoverlandiaThe new BSB single is surprisingly hot! Not a

New Album Update - Whitney Houston, Beverley Knight, Queen Latifah & Avril Lavigne

With my Blog "To-Do" List growing by the day, I'm cramming a few updates into one right here in an abbreviated form. Here's a little bit of information about a few new albums I'm getting excited about. Whitney Houston - I Look To You (Release Date: 8/31/2009 - UK - 9/1/2009 - U.S.): You know what? I don't think I own a single Whitney Houston album! Sad realization! I think I'm going to have to

DJ-KiCKS + Chromeo = AWESOME

Well this is exciting news! The new installment of the DJ-KiCKS series is coming soon and features the talents of none other than Chromeo! DJ-KiCKs + Chromeo = AWESOME. I'm familiar with the DJ-KiCKS series mainly because of Norwegian electro-pop singer Annie's contribution a couple of years back.Photo by May Truong via MySpace DJ-KiCKS is a series of albums mixed by various artists for the

Carmen Reece - Right Here - Steamweaver Remixes

I was thrilled when Steamweaver sent me his latest batch of remixes for the Carmen Reece club-stunner, "Right Here." I loved his remixes of Beyoncé's "Sweet Dreams," so of course I was game to hear whatever he was working on next. Up until now, I hadn't really heard of Carmen Reece. I saw a couple of tracks appear on dance music compilations and on iTunes (including a nice mix from Dave Audé) but

My Weekly Last FM Chart

Here's this weeks Last FM chart, chronicling this past week in terms of most listened to artists and songs.Most Listened To Artists:1. Jordin Sparks2. Regina Spektor3. Duffy4. Blake Lewis5. Lily AllenThis past week, the new Jordin Sparks album came out. As a result, Jordin appears in both my most listened to artists for the week as well as most listened to tracks. I've been dealing with a bad

New Album Artwork!

First things first...that Holly Valance artwork I blogged about last week? FAKE! I knew it was too good to be true. Holly took to her MySpace blog to address "comeback" rumors, saying "Why would anyone release something without promoting it and anyone hearing it first? It takes months of promotion and plugging to get radio onboard and people in the know about your music." She continues, "For

New Obsession...The Dolly Rockers - Gold Digger!

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I gotta admit, I wasn't sold on these girls when I first heard their first single "Je Suis Une Dolly," in fact it left no impression on me at all! I don't remember it! The name "Dolly Rockers" reminded me of one of those gimmicky pop groups like The Fast Food Rockers. Turns out, I judged too quickly. While their fashion sense could be classified as one part Ginger Spice,

New Straight No Chaser EP Out July 30, 2009!

Ahhhhh! So exciting. Back in October of last year I blogged about my favorite A Cappella group, SNC...otherwise known as Straight No Chaser. Being an Indiana University Alumn, I carry a certain sense of pride knowing that these guys walked the same campus that I did and knew some of the same people that I knew. Since being signed to Atlantic Records, the boys have released a Christmas album last

Queen of Pop Gearing Up To Release New Single & Hits Compilation

There's definitely going to be a Celebration on September 29th as Madonna releases her third Greatest Hits collaboration and final album with Warner Brothers Records (Madonna inked a new deal with Live Nation in 2007). New single and title track, "Celebration" will serve as the first single (released to DJs July 24th and to radio August 3rd).via CoverlandiaI have yet to hear a single snippet of

The Dance Diva is Back! New Amber Single Out Now

German/Dutch dance diva Amber is back with a new single! Finally! I remember Amber from her big hit, "This Is Your Night" when it came out back in 1996/1997. I also remember "One More Night," and "Colour of Love" from that first album - back when Amber was signed to Tommy Boy Records. Her self-titled follow-up album, Naked featured singles "Love One Another," "Above The Clouds," and my

New Jordin Sparks Remix! - S.O.S. (Let The Music) Play"

I bought the new Jordin Sparks album, Battlefield yesterday and love it. Sure it's got a few more ballads than I might normally like ...but they aren't the soupy-sappy kinda ballad...nope! They're the slick-hooky kind of ballad...meaning filled with catchy hooks! With the writing/producing team she had with this album, it totally makes sense.The remix package for first single "Battlefield" was

Billboard Dance/Club Play Chart - July 23, 2009

Billboard has always been one of my top resources for this blog. My favorite sections? The news section of course, the charts and the Ask Billboard column (now written by Gary Trust).Sometime early this week or late last week, Billboard.com got a complete makeover. While it took me a little while to get used to it...I'm really starting to like it. It appears that the Ask Billboard column has now

My Weekly Last FM Chart

Here it goes...my most listened to artists and songs of the past week according to my Last FM chart.Most Listened To Artists:1. Regina Spektor2. Dan Black3. VV Brown4. Jordin Sparks5. Amy WinehouseI listened to Regina Spektor a lot this past week. As I mentioned in my little review, her album is pretty damn amazing. From the songwriting, to the melodies and instrumentation - Far is just a

New Single Artwork - Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Holly Valance & Michelle Branch

Well this is exciting. I love seeing the artwork for albums & singles...whether it's original photography or a still from a video clip - being as OCD as I am - all of my iPod tracks need to have accompanying artwork. If not, I make it myself in PhotoShop. By now you all know that Coverlandia is my favorite place to find artwork - whether it's official or made by fans, there's some cool stuff.

Sugababes - Get Sexy Remixes

I wish I had more connections! I know DJs get special promotional CDs in the mail from the record labels and other such company's but MAN. I want in! I buy the promos on Ebay, but those can get quite expensive quite fast. I know a lot of blogs post the remixes for free download, but if I can buy them and they aren't $80.00...I'd rather do that. I guess I'm off to an OK start (part of that "

Fefe Dobson Song Chosen as Reality Show Theme

I was excited to read that Fefe Dobson's new single ("I Want You") has been chosen as the theme for a VH1 Reality Show. I've loved this girl since her first album came out...or a couple of months after it came out anyway. I don't quite remember which song first got me hooked on Fefe Dobson - perhaps it was her third single, "Everything," or perhaps it was her debut U.S. single "Take Me Away."

Amy Studt is Coming to America

Scott Archibald photography for Whos-Jack MagazineWell, I guess Amy Studt enjoyed her time in New York City. According to her blog, Amy is moving to the states in just a couple of weeks. She doesn't really share many details as to why she's coming out here, only saying that she wants to "to experience a new life for a bit." I wish her nothing but the best. The girl is a talented singer/

Dido Revisits Her "Electronic Roots" with Upcoming 4th Album

In a recent Q&A on her official page, British singer Dido reveals that her upcoming fourth album will see a return to her electronic roots. When asked why her last album, Safe Trip Home, was such a departure, sonically-speaking, from her previous two albums, Dido had this to say:"I intentionally didn't use any electronics on the 3rd album...We had a lot of fun creating sounds from all manner of

New Kim Sozzi Album - Out July 21st

So in an interesting turn of events...I was recently contacted about a really interesting blogging opportunity. I'll share some more details with you soon. I'm really excited! My blog is definitely picking up steam and now I'm really motivated. There was a time when I wasn't sure if I'd come back to it.In other news, one of my favorite dance singers, Kim Sozzi has a new album coming out next

Lily Allen - 22 - Single Artwork Revealed

via CoverlandiaAs previously reported, the new Lily Allen single is "22," (August 24) the video for which came out last week. Now...we have the single artwork! I love all of the artwork for It's Not Me, It's You." It's playful and fun. What do you think of the new artwork?Check out Lily Allen on the web: Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Bebo//YouTube//LastFM//Twitter

New Music Tuesday: VV Brown, Dan Black & More

And I wonder where all of my money goes...in addition to dropping just over $100 on that Girls Aloud Singles Boxed Set, I bought some full length albums as well this week. Here's the rundown...Regina Spektor - Far: I love, love LOVE this album. I really got hooked on Regina Spektor with her commercially successful single "Fidelity" (another thank you owed to "Grey's Anatomy") but I went back and

Album Review: VV Brown - Travelling Like The Light

Surprise, surprise. I adore the entire VV Brown album, Travelling Like The Light. I knew that I would. There are a couple of strong contenders for follow up singles to "Shark In The Water," but before I get into that I wanted to discuss one of my pleasant surprises...and that is the STRONG retro-influence on the album!





When I first saw photos of VV Brown, I loved the whole vintage/retro

Fans Vote for the Next Britney Spears Single

When I saw The Prophet Tweet a teaser about a new Britney Spears single - I got excited. Unfortuneately, Britney's label hasn't announced a new single from Circus just yet. Instead, they are trying to get fans to vote for the next single. The choices? Well...we have:Out From UnderKill The LightsShattered GlassUnusual YouBlurMmm PapiMannequinLace and LeatherMy BabyTrouble (Bonus Track)Amnesia

Lily Allen - 22 Video Premiere

And the 4th Lily Allen single off of her second album is..."22!" Not an obvious choice for a single if you ask me, but it's a good song. The video isn't the most up-lifting video, especially coming after the hilarious video for "F**k You." I guess I don't know what I was expecting...the song after all, is fairly melancholy. At this point, I'll take all the Lily Allen I can get!



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My Weekly Last FM Chart

Second week doing this LAST FM chart report thing. Here goes nothing. By the way, it's nearly 6 AM. Why am I up? My sleep schedule is all out of whack this week...I fell asleep around 10:00 and woke up after midnight so I've been watching "Deadwood," and a really bad Nick Cage film. Anyway...here's the music chart for this past week. Check out last week's chart HERE.Most Listened To Artists:1.

Sally Shapiro - Love In July

I just saw the new Sally Shapiro video for her single "Love In July," out on July 17th. What a cute video. Generally, I'm irritated when a video for a song is released without an appearance by the singer...but in Swedish singer Sally Shapiro's case, I'll make an exception.





Shapiro has shied away from publicity since she first gained popularity in 2006-2007. In fact, the name Sally

Jib Kidder - Windowdipper

I love shows like American Idol and So You Think You Dance because they constantly are turning me on to new music, and new artists. Last night on the results show, one of the contestants at the bottom (Ade) had to "dance for his life" and he did this fabulous contemporary/hip-hop routine, choreographed to this WACKY-fun song by Jib Kidder.



Now, I've never heard of Jib Kidder before but WHOA

Calvin Harris Album Artwork Revealed

Album Artwork Via CoverlandiaLove, Love, Love Calvin Harris. Ready For The Weekend, the new album from the Scottish DJ, is due out in August. Debut single "I'm Not Alone" hit # 1 on the UK Singles Charts and stayed there for 2 consecutive weeks. Nice! The follow up single, "Ready For The Weekend" features vocals by UK singer Mary Pearce and is released in the UK on August 10th, with remixes

New Blake Lewis Album Drops in October

I adore Blake Lewis. Lewis was the beat-boxing cutie-pie who was runner-up to Season Six winner Jordin Sparks. While his debut album with Arista Records, Audio Daydream peaked at # 10 on the Billboard Charts, his singles failed to make much of an impact on the charts. "How Many Words" hit #8 on the Billboard Dance Charts with Remixes by DJ Dan and Dave Audé. His new album, Heartbreak On

ArjanWrites Touts VV Brown & Paloma Faith as 'new hot talent'

Last post of the night...just a few odds and ends. First off, I've always loved Arjan's blog ArjanWrites. Recently he's been spot lighting a couple of my favorite UK acts, touting them as the next big things. This makes me happy! First up...VV BrownI can't believe I didn't hear about this, but apparently Arjan nominated VV for the MTV Logo ArjanWrites.com Award for an international artist

Girls Aloud - 20 Singles, 150 Tracks - Boxed Set

I did it. I bought my very own Girls Aloud Singles Boxed Set. SO EXCITED! The set includes all 20 top ten singles, 150 tracks total including b-sides, remixes, and previously unreleased tracks.I should mention, however...this purchase was not made lightly. I mentioned in a previous post how I was considering spending $70.00 on this set from Fascination Records. Well...low & behold...it wasn't

Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone Single Artwork

I'm actually kind of excited that the new Kelly Clarkson single is "Already Gone." Yes, it's a ballad, which normally I'm not super into. I'm all about a powerhouse set of pipes, but I'm generally looking for music to MOVE me...literally. That being said...I've got to be honest...hearing it every week on "So You Think You Can Dance" as one of the "goodbye" songs really has made all the

She Wolf Is Coming...Shakira Shakira!

First off...gotta say how THRILLED I am that the Wade Robson Jazz routine on "So You Think You Can Dance" was choreographed to "Ruby Blue" by Roisin Murphy. This is the third or fourth time SYTYCD has used a Roisin track and EVERY TIME they do, I can't stop smiling. She's got such a unique quality to her voice and the way the choreography and music always come together is just so haunting.Back to

Beyoncé - Sweet Dreams - Steamweaver Remixes

And just yesterday I was talking about how I DON'T post music for download on my blog. Well times...they are a changin'!I was pleasantly surprised to get an email today from Steamweaver, a New York-based remixer/producer (?), who wanted some feedback on his remixes for Beyoncé's "Sweet Dreams," the video for which recently premiered online. From her recent album, I Am...Sasha Fierce, "Sweet

Musical Snippets - New Michelle Branch, VV Brown, Sugababes,Carrie Underwood & More

As I sit here after a long day of work, watching the Michael Jackson funeral coverage from this afternoon, I find myself inspired to blog. First off...in case you couldn't tell by now, there's no rhyme or reason to this blog or it's posts. I don't focus on type of music, I don't post music for download...it's purely and simply my stream of consciousness, likes and dislikes.Now...onto the music.

My Weekly Last FM Chart

The Prophet's been blogging about his Last FM charts...this is something I did a while back but never kept up with. Seeing it on The Prophet got me thinking that perhaps, I should give it a shot again. Here it goes...my most listened to artists and songs for the week.Most Listened To Artists:1. Pitbull2. Beyonce3. Britney Spears4. LMFAO5. The Pussycat DollsMost Listened To Song:1. Pittbull - I

New Shakira Single - Out July 13th Worldwide

Single Artwork via CoverlandiaWhoa, whoa, WHOA! Shakira is back! I love Shakira's new single "She Wolf" and I haven't even heard it in English yet! "Loba" is the Spanish version of the song and Shakira's released it on YouTube for the world to hear. People are describing the track as "organic disco" and "electronica" and I quite love it. It will be released digitally and as a CD single on July