Hot Video Alert: Kate Bush - Deeper Understanding

I'm going to admit something I probably shouldn't admit. Until recently, I hadn't heard any of Kate Bush's music. Not really. Of course, I'd heard of songs like "Wuthering Heights," and "Running Up That Hill" but I guess I never really stopped and listened until now. Early on in my music-listening days, I would simply cast to the side any artist before 1981 (my birth year). This was probably

Clare Maguire To Release 'The Shield and The Sword' May 9th - Remixes by Almighty, Teengirl Fantasy, Loadstar and More!

When Clare Maguire releases her new single, "The Shield and The Sword," on May 9th, we'll also be treated to some HOT new remixes of the already amazing track. The song was co-written and produced by Fraser T. Smith AND features an EPIC video directed by Hope Audikana, which you can watch below in case you missed it my original post.  "The Shield and The Sword" is the third single lifted off of

Hot Video Alert: Example - Changed The Way You Kiss Me

On June 5th, English rapper/singer Example (AKA Elliot John Gleave) will release his 9th single, the electro-charged "Changed The Way You Kiss Me." Produced by Michael Woods, "Changed The Way You Kiss Me" is the first single from Example's forthcoming darker-sounding third album, Playing In The Shadows due out this Fall on dance label Ministry of Sound. The album features production from

Neon Hitch Releases Hot New Track: Co-written by Switch, Produced by Benny Blanco

Folks, we have another HOT ONE on our hands! One of my favorite promising new talents, Neon Hitch, dropped a new track on her official SoundCloud page. Written by Hitch, co-written by Switch and produced by Benny Blanco  the auto-tuned-to-holy-hell, dub step-infused "Silly Girl" sounds like something off of Robyn's Body Talk album, and I'm not talking about discarded trash that didn't make the

Kylie Minogue Celebrates North American Tour with New Live EP

EEEEEEEEE! How excited am I? It's the eve before I see her royal Goddess, Ms. Kylie Minogue LIVE for the second time. Back during her 2009 U.S. tour, I flew home to Chicago to see her and tomorrow night, she's making an appearence in Boston, so I don't even have to travel. AMAZING! When I bought tickets to see Kylie's last tour, I knew she was going to be amazing but I had NO IDEA just

Swedish Pop Star Sabrina KingQueen Leaves Label, Remains Optimistic About the Future

Back in February I named Swedish pop star Sabrina KingQueen (AKA Sabrina Petrini) one of my "Ones To Watch in 2011," and reporting that her debut album would be out in March. Well, clearly March has come and gone with virtually no word. Turns out there was a reason, and it's one that we hear about all too often in the music biz. On April 25th Sabrina KingQueen formerly announced that she has

Robyn to Release 'Call Your Girlfriend' as Next UK Single

Per the majority of my most recent posts, I'm late "breaking" this story as well, but Robyn makes me happy so I'm going forward regardless. Robyn's second official single off of Body Talk (the collective 'Body Talk') has been announced as the Klas Åhlund-produced "Call Your Girlfriend." The single has already been released in Finland and Norway but is due for UK release on May 16th, backed by

Hot Remix Alert: Chris Brown feat. Benny Benassi - Beautiful People (Suneil S Remix)

I have a special treat for all you dance remix lovers out there. After putting his spin on Katy Perry's "E.T." and Chipmunk's "Champion" Suneil S is back with another hot remix. Chris Brown's latest single, "Beautiful People," in it's original form, had a great electro house/europ pop feel so you can imagine how hot it's going to be remixed by Suneil S. You can listen to the remix below and if

Hot Video Alert: Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise

OK, so I normally don't post too much in the way of hip-hop but I couldn't resist. This Beastie Boys video is just TOO cool not to post. "Make Some Noise" is the third official single from the boys' eighth studio album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, due out May 3rd on Capitol Records. The single reached #12 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and #22 on the Rock Songs chart. The video

Hot Interview Alert: Jessie and The Toy Boys

P-P-P-PUSH IT! I can't stop listening to debut single from Jessie and the Toy Boys, "Push It" featuring American rapper Yelawolf. The song is quickly rising on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart, jumping up two spots this week to #12. Make sure you download the hot remix EP on iTunes (HERE), featuring remixes by Junior Sanchez, Richard Vission, Ron Reeser & Dan Saenz, Skeet Skeet and Dirty

Ones to Watch in 2011: Colette Carr

BUZZ can be annoying. Too much BUZZ generally means that a label is overcompensating for a lack of talent. No BUZZ typically means that the artist doesn't have a good A&R. Yes, BUZZ is certainly something that can go either way for an artist, but in rare instances, an artist lives up to all of the BUZZ. Case in point 20 year old - Interscope/Cherrytree Records recording artist Colette Carr.

UK Pop/Rock Outfit The Feeling Collaborate with Freemasons, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Róisín Murphy on new LP - First Single Out Next Week

One of my favorite British bands, The Feeling is getting ready to release their third studio album, Together We Were Made, on June 19th. This is exciting for a number of reasons...FIRST being...it means that we have new music from The Feeling. SECOND, the band has collaborated with UK house music production duo the Freemasons. THIRD, the band has collaborated with electro-pop diva (and wife of

Hot Remix Alert: Beyoncé - Run The World (Girls) (Steamweaver House Remixes)

Beyoncé's new single has barely been out a week and the remixes are already coming out! First up we have a fabulous Steamweaver house treatment for Bey's new single, "Run The World (Girls)" which made it's digital debut last Friday. The jury's still out as to whether or not I like it the song or not. I'm leaning towards no...but it could be a grower.  Give the Steamweaver remix a listen below.

Hot Video Alert: Jordan Knight - Let's Go Higher

"Let's Go Higher" is the new solo single from New Kids On The Block's Jordan Knight and the first single lifted off of Knight's forthcoming fifth album, Unfinished. Co-penned by Knight and Colby O'Donis the song sounds about as catchy as anything else you'd hear on Top 40 radio today, which is kind of surprisingly.  You'd expect at nearly 40, Knight would be settling into the cliche realm of

Sky Ferreira Releases As If EP Lyric Video, Lands Cover of Women's Wear Daily

Check out this recently released lyric video for yet another amazing song off of Sky Ferreira's As If EP - "Traces." Written by Ferreira, Colin Munroe (Munroe also produced the track) and up and coming talent Neon Hitch, "Traces" is the fourth song off the EP to get a special lyric video. To see the other lyric videos, check out my last Sky Ferreira post and download the As If EP on iTunes

Set Your DVRs: Ellie Goulding Announced as Musical Guest on Saturday Night Live - May 7th

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This is HUGE! Folktronica rising star (in America - established star in the UK) Ellie Goulding has been announced as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, next Saturday May 7th. Ellie will be performing two songs on the sketch comedy show so tune into NBC at 11:30 PM/10:30 Central. Comedienne, actress and SNL alum Tina Fey is the host so there's

Ch-ch-check it out! Vanessa Carlton Unveils 'Rabbits On The Run' Album Artwork

WHAT? Two Vanessa Carlton posts in one day? CRAZY!  Thanks to an anonymous commenter on my blog, I learned that the album artwork for Vanessa Carlton's 4th album, Rabbits On The Run, has also been released. The album is due June 21st on Razor & Tie. As I mentioned in my previous post, first single "Carousel" is due out on May 3rd. Check out this NEW CLIP of the song on Amazon France.



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Alexis Jordan Tops the Billboard Dance Chart, Releases New UK Single + Remixes

19 year old American pop/R&B singer Alexis Jordan will release her third UK single, "Hush Hush" on May 8th. The up-tempo track was produced by StarGate and Sandy Vee and co-written by StarGate, Sandy Wilhelm and Autumn Rowe. Following in the dance club appeal of previous singles "Happiness" and "Good Girl" - releasing "Hush Hush" as single #3 was a given, especially given that nearly all of the

Vanessa Carlton Unveils 'Carousel' Cover Art and Release Date

Fans of American singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton have something else to be excited about, as Amazon.com has posted a short snippet of her new single, "Carousel" in advance of it's May 3rd release date. "Carousel" will serve as the first single lifted off of Carlton's upcoming fourth studio album, Rabbits On The Run, due out June 21st on Razor & Tie (distributed by Sony Music). Per my last

French/Israeli Singer/Songwriter Yael Naim To Release Third Album May 10th

French/Israeli pop-folk singer/songwriter Yael Naim is getting ready to release her third album, She Was A Boy on TÔT OU TARD May 10th. She Was A Boy is the follow up to Naim's eponymous 2007 sophomore album, featuring the top ten hit "New Soul" which debuted at #9 before moving up to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, thanks mostly to it's feature in a MacBook Air commercial.  In turn, Naim became

Ones to Watch in 2011: Oh Land

Oh Land (AKA Nanna Øland Fabricius) is a Danish-born, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter/producer that I've been obsessing with ever since I heard her debut single, "Sun Of A Gun." While the single seemingly came out half an eternity ago I haven't got to posting about it until now. If you haven't heard of Oh Land by now, then I guess it's new for you! Classically trained in ballet, a slipped

Hot Video Alert: Mason feat. Róisín Murphy - Boadicea

While still no word on Irish singer/songwriter Róisín Murphy's third solo album, she's been keeping fans happy with featured collaborations in a number of dance tracks. Amongst her the collaborators we have Crookers, David Byrne & Fatboy Slim, and most recently Dutch DJ Mason, who's latest single, "Boadicea" was released at the end of March. Check out the cinematically stunning video for the

Canadian Electro-Pop Artist Diamonds Rings Signs with Astralwerks Records, Re-Releases Debut Album in June

The Toronto-born electro-pop artist known as Diamond Rings is the latest artist to join Bat For Lashes, Empire of the Sun, Kylie Minogue, Phoenix and more over on Astralwerks Records, the New York-based label "devoted to developing genre-defying new artists with a unique musical vision." On June 21st, Astralwerks is set to re-release Diamond Rings' debut album, Special Affections in the States.

Kimberly Caldwell Releases Long Delayed Debut Album

In case you guys didn't already know, former American Idol contestant and current Vanguard/Capitol Records recording artist, Kimberly Caldwell released her debut solo album on April 19th. Titled Without Regret, the album was produced by Marshall Altman, Tommy Hanriksen, John Mark & MachoPsycho, and features songwriting from big names like BC Jean, Kara DioGuardi, Chad Kroeger, Lucie Silvas, not

Hot Video Alert: Bradley Say - Wasted

I first heard about UK "electropopurban" singer/songwriter Bradley Say back in August of 2009, when he was featured on Arjan Writes. Well, he's back with a brand new song and a brand new music video.

Say started the recording process for his debut album back in 2006, working in Adelaide Studios. There he wrote and produced 9 tracks and two remixes featuring Canadian rapper Bummy Chuckles.

Ones to Watch in 2011: KIDCITY

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KIDCITY (AKA Kelly Ann and Caleb) is definitely worth your time. These two 21 year old college friends from the outskirts of Toronto call their style of music - "clip-hop," drawing heavily on both hip-hop and electronica music. The end result is a rich, dark, melodic sound that leaves the listener entranced and wanting more. The duo is set to release their

Pop Artist Jenefer Siân Releases New Single, 'Call You Out'

The last time I posted about Welsh-born pop artist Jenefer Siân was back in December when she released her video for new single "Call You Out." Siân called out to her fans to help raise funds through Kickstarter.com so that she could shoot the fabulous video, directed by Alan Wain (Michael Jackson, Sting, Carly Simon). Well, that single is finally available to download and it was most

Glee Star Matthew Morrison Releases Elton John Duet, Embarks on Solo Tour in June

Check out this cover that Glee star, Matthew Morrison recorded with the legendary Sir Elton John. It's a mash-up of "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and "Rocket Man," and it's pretty good. While Morrison's voice can come off a bit too theatrical for me at times, it's a lovely rendition of two classic songs. Add to the fact that Elton John himself is singing on the track, and we definitely have a

Estelle Is Back with a Sultry, Smooth New Summer Single

Estelle is back folks! "American Boy" was her breakout song here in America, but beyond that, chart success here in the States has been elusive...that is, until now. Her new single, the Rick Ross-assisted "Break My Heart" hits all of the right notes. It's a smooth, sultry R&B track tailor-made for Estelle's distinctive and soulful voice. While I absolutely loved her single "Freak,"

Ones to Watch in 2011: Christopher Norman

I've been following producer/performer Christopher Norman for quite some time now, so it's especially exciting for me to see just how much he's developed as an all around artist. EP1 is Norman's pop-oriented debut after establishing himself as a respected dance producer, DJ and remixer. Considering the fact that songwriting is something that Norman only delved into recently, I'm wholly

Hot Video Alert: Clare Maguire - The Shield and The Sword

Clare Maguire will release her third single, "The Shield and The Sword" on May 9th via Polydor Records. Written by Maguire and Fraser T. Smith, the song has long been one of her album's stand out tracks in my mind. Maguire's unique tone and dramatic vocals really shine in this single. Even before it's release the single was BBC Radio 2's 'Record of the Week' and has since been added to it's

Ones to Watch in 2011: TimPermanent

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A little bit Owl City, a little bit Gary Go. That's how I would describe singer/songwriter TimPermanent. His "quirky and idiosyncratic style" really sets him apart from a lot of the other electro pop artists out there today and that's what I'm absolutely loving about him.

It was the French horn and clarinet that started TimPermanent's professional music career,

Oscar-Winning Actor Jeff Bridges Signs with Blue Note Records

Now, this news definitely falls under the unexpected but not so unexpected category. Actor Jeff Bridges (The Big Lebowski, True Grit) has signed with Blue Note Records/EMI Music Group and will release his major label debut album in late summer.  I say this news was "not so unexpected" because Bridges won the Academy Award for his portrayal of a down and out former country musician in the 2009

Ones to Watch in 2011: Nomi Madness?

Nomi Madness? is a flamboyant piece of electro-pop bubble gum and I can't stop chewing!  In reading his bio, it seems like music and entertainment in general has always been a strong influence in his life.  He sang in competitions as a young child, wowing crowds with his high notes and elaborate, self-choreographed dance routines (courtesy of VH1).   Things were going swimmingly - that is

Hot Video Alert: Blue - I Can

The boys of Blue haven't lost it one bit. Still as sexy as ever, Simon Webbe, Lee Ryan, Duncan James and Antony Costa are back as Blue and representing the UK at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Germany this Spring. I'm BEYOND thrilled to hear that these boys are back, seeing that I came upon them shortly before they disbanded, each pursuing solo careers with varying degrees of success.

Hot Video Alert: Eric Saade - Popular

Eric Saade isn't a name anyone knows here in America but in his native Sweden, he's kind of a big deal.  You see, on May 12th, Eric Saade will compete for Sweden in the second semi-final for Eurovision and has his whole country rooting for him - and he's only 20. WOW. They keep getting younger and younger, but he's Swedish and we all know that good pop comes out of Sweden.

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Hot Video Alert: Nerina Pallot - Put Your Hands Up

While I've heard of Nerina Pallot, most recently as a songwriter for artists like Diana Vickers, Joe McElderry and Kylie Minogue - I've only recently discovered her as a SINGER. Sad, considering she's has three albums out, the most recent being 2009's The Graduate. Pallot also had success with her 2006 single, "Everybody's Gone To War" as well as the Ivor Novello-nominated song "Sophia."

Make A Scene: Sophie Ellis-Bextor to Release New Single + New Album June 6th!

No news is good news I guess, at least when it comes to word on UK singer/songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor.  It seems like I'd been waiting an eternity for solid, reliable word on exactly WHEN Ellis-Bextor would be releasing her 4th studio album. Sure, there were snippets of news and random interviews, but nothing official from her label - that is, until last week when we were hit with a SOPHIE

Ones to Watch in 2011: Oh My!

Oh My! - I love these girls! Oh My! (AKA Alex & Jade) is a promising new girl band from the UK that I just had to share with you. The duo are actually old school friends, who, like SO MANY before them, decided to start a band together. The name "Oh My!" comes from the song "Oops (Oh My)" by American R&B artist, Tweet featuring Missy Elliott. The song came out back in 2002 (almost 10 years

Ones to Watch in 2011: Guinevere

With a CRAZY photo like the one above, how could you NOT like new artist Guinevere? Why don't you go listen to her debut single, "Crazy Crazy" below and if you like what you hear, you can even get it for free HERE.

The Toronto-born singer/songwriter, Guinevere is in the midst of putting together her debut album, working with hitmakers including Cirkut (Britney Spears), Brian West (Nelly

Jessie and The Toy Boys to Open for the Legendary Ms. Britney Spears

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What an honor! One of my FAVORITE new artists, Jessie and the Toy Boys has been announced as one of the fabulous openers on Britney Spears' Femme Fatale tour! Earlier this month, Britney announced that Jessie and the Toy Boys, Nicki Minaj and Nervo would be joining her on tour as she promotes her latest hit record, Femme Fatale, released at the

Hot Video Alert: Kate Ryan - LoveLife

I distinctly remember being in Europe with the family, staying in a hotel and watching Beligian pop star Kate Ryan's cover of Mylène Farmer's "Libertine" video on Euro MTV. This might very well have been my first dabble in electro-pop/Euro-dance territory. As a song, "Libertine" still does it for me and as an artist...so does Kate Ryan. "LoveLife" is Ryan's new single, and the first off of

Hot Video Alert: Natalia Kills - Wonderland

It seems like it's been an eternity but we finally have a new Natalia Kills video to fawn over. Kills' third single, "Wonderland" was released digitally on April 12th, preceded by the absolutely stunning video. Natalia herself co-directed the video with her video production partner, Guillaume "G" Doubet, creating a dark, twisted fairy tale of sorts. The video draws loosely from Alice In

Frankmusik Does it in the AM: New Single Due Out May 3rd

Yes Yes Yes YES! New Vincent Frank music is HERE and it was worth the wait! I've said it before and I'll say it again - Frankmusik's debut album, Complete Me is one of my favorite pop albums of the past few years. If what I've heard from his sophomore effort is any indication, I think Frankmusik might have TWO ALBUMS on that list. Before going solo, Frankmusik was known for his remixes (Lady

Fenech-Soler Donate Proceeds From New Single to Charity, Album Due in the Fall

It's great when you can take something as serious as cancer and turn it around into something positive, and that's EXACTLY what UK electro-pop band Fenech-Soler has done. Recently diagnosed with early stage testicular cancer, lead singer Ben Duffy is currently embarking on a short course of chemotherapy which has forced the band to reschedule their forthcoming UK tour dates. As devastating as

Hot Video Alert: Britney Spears - Till The World Ends

If this is the end of the world, then I want to be there for it! Yes - I'm late with this one as well. The video for Britney Spears' second single off of Femme Fatale, "Till The World Ends" was released on April 6th. Set at an underground dance party on December 21st 2012, the Ray Kay-directed clip features Brit Brit dancing like it's the end of the world. The club scene was filmed in a

Ones to Watch in 2011: Black Porcelain

When I got an email about Black Porcelain, I got excited because I thought it was in reference to Universal recording artist, Porcelain Black (who's song "This Is What Rock N Roll Looks Like" I'm currently obsessing over). It was not. Bummer. Then I gave her EP a listen and all traces of disappointment melted away as soon as she started singing. WOW. <3.

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Hot Interview Alert: Tatiana Discusses Her New Single, Her Accent, Single #2 and more!

These next couple weeks are certainly going to be quite the whirlwind for singer/songwriter Tatiana Okupnik -AKA Tatiana. Tatiana released her official debut single, "Spider Web" this past week. "Spider Web" is Tatiana's debut UK single and the title track off her album, which is due out in two weeks on May 1st.  Her album blends pop, jazz and R&B - at times sounding a bit like Amy Winehouse -

Sky Ferreira Continues to Tease with Series of Lyric Videos, 'As If' EP Out Now

I still LOVE Sky Ferreira. I mean SERIOUSLY...I am in love with this girl. I am so anxious for her full length album to come out, I can't even think clearly! At least we have the UBER-FABULOUS As If EP to keep us happy until then. As I mentioned previously, the EP was released to tide fans over until the album's release. Released this past March, the 5-track EP is pure magic. Every single

Better Late Than Never: John Legend Covers Adele's 'Rolling In The Deep'

OH MY GOD! I know this is late coming but I don't care. John Legend's cover of Adele's "Rolling In The Deep" is ORGASMICLY good. Wow. Check out John Legend's soulful acapella cover of Adele's international hit single. It's so wrought with emotion...I almost can't take it.  John explained via Twitter that he loved Adele's version and just wanted to cover it. I'm certainly glad he did, and you

Hot Video Alert: Kyle Brylin - Committed

Check out unsigned electro-pop artist Kyle Brylin. This 21 year old singer/songwriter hails from Wisconsin (YAY - a fellow Midwesterner) and claims to do 95% of his own work. I'm not 100% sure if he's talking production, songwriting, or what but kudos to him! While his material doesn't sound completely polished, there's definitely a lot of potential here. His latest single, "Committed" was

Eliza Doolittle Announces U.S. Tour, Releases Debut Album on Tuesday

Hot off an appearance at this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, UK singer/songwriter Eliza Doolittle is set to release her album stateside tomorrow, Tuesday, April 19th on Capitol Records. To help promote the album, Doolittle made her U.S. television debut on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, performing her debut single "Skinny Genes." In addition, Doolittle has announced a short

Boston-based pop group Jada release 'This Party's On Fire' Video Teaser

My favorite Boston-based girl group, Jada is comin' back with a new single and a hot new music video. "This Party's On Fire" was produced by Ric Poulin and will be Jada's follow up to 2009's "American Cowboy" and "Break Up Song." Based on the snippet I've heard, the song seems to be in the same 'DANCE-POP' vein as previous releases, which I'm not complaining about one bit. Since the release

Hot Video Alert: Krause - Follow Me

Sometimes all it takes to rope me in is a SUPER COOL music video, as was the case with Dutch singer/songwriter Susanne Clermonts. Clermonts, (AKA Krause) released her debut album, No Guts, No Glory last year through Sony Music Netherlands. The album was produced by Dutch drum and bass trio Noisia ('VISION' spelled backwards and upside down) featuring the title track as the lead single.

Singer/Songwriter Delta Maid Covers The Strokes, Releases Debut Single & Album in May

Liverpudlian singer/songwriter Delta Maid may be one of the most interesting artists to emerge from the UK music scene of late. She's a little bit country...she's a little bit bluesy...she's a little bit folksy - she's unique and she's different and I find that refreshing. While most young artists from the UK are focused on electro pop (which I also love) or more urban sounds, Delta Maid is

Ones to Watch in 2011: Jason Reeves

If you haven't heard of 26 year old singer/songwriter Jason Reeves yet, don't worry - you will! Reeves co-wrote 10 of the 12 tracks on Colbie Caillat's debut record, Coco, including popular singles "Bubbly," "Realize" (on which Reeves also contributes backup vocals) and "The Little Things." Signed to Warner Brothers by former American Idol judge (and current judge of Bravo's music show

Hot Video Alert: Baker - All I'm Gonna Say

There's only one thing I like more than electro pop, and that's a sexy male electro pop star. Baker is just that. Sexy, talented and oh so electro! Working on his debut album, the talented young artist/DJ/producer splits his time between LA and New York City, working with Music Is My King Size Bed favorites Hyper Crush as well as NYC-based producer extraordinaire Mysto & Pizzi (R.Kelly, Wynter

Polish Pop Star Tatiana To Release Debut UK Single, Remixes Tomorrow

Remember back in March when I posted about the fantastic Polish singer/songwriter Tatiana? Well the release date for her debut single, "Spider Web" is finally upon us! Starting tomorrow, UK fans can download Tatiana's stunning debut on iTunes by clicking HERE. "Spider Web" has been getting lots of airplay in the UK including on BBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show, Gaydar Radio (catch Tatiana's

Ones to Watch in 2011: Cleo Sol

The talent just keeps getting younger and younger these days, doesn't it? While it all makes me feel really old, it keeps things the music fresh. Case in point, new rising talent Cleo Sol, who's debut promo track "LoveBass" is available for free on her Facebook page. At only 20 years old, the beautiful Cleo Sol already has racked up an impressive list of collaborations including Tinie Tempah

Hot Video Alert: Jessie J - Nobody's Perfect

UK phenom Jessie J has announced plans to release "Nobody's Perfect" as her official third single in the UK on May 23rd and I think it's a good choice. The song has a big chorus which really showcases Jessie J's vocal talent in it's best light. Previous singles "Do It Like A Dude" and "Price Tag" both featured little bursts of impressive vocals but on "Nobody's Perfect," we get a whole song

Spin Spin Satellite: Portland-based Electro Duo Van Go Lion Releases New EP

I can't believe that it's been almost a year since my last Van Go Lion post? Well, now is as good a time as any to bring them back into your sights for the release of their new Body Moves EP (available on iTunes now).

First, a little refresher on the Portland-based duo. Van Go Lion is Amy Paige (vocals, lyrics) and Josh Loerzel (keys, music) and the music they make together is magical. The

GAGA OOH LA LA! Lady Gaga Unveils 'Born This Way' Album Art and Releases New Single

By now you're all probably aware that both Lady Gaga's new single AND Born This Way album artwork have been released. Take a peek at the album artwork above and feel free to analyze away. Very literally, Gaga appears to be saying that she was born as a bad-ass motorcycle but we all know that's not actually what she's saying. There's meaning there (somewhere) and I look forward to hearing what

Hot Video Alert: Fefe Dobson - Can't Breathe

One of my favorite Canadian singer/songwriters, Fefe Dobson, just released her third single from her latest album, Joy, a beautiful power ballad called "Can't Breathe," featuring Aussie Guitar phenom Orianthi. "Can't Breathe" is the follow up to previous singles "Stuttering" (which peaked at #10 on the Canadian Hot 100 and #40 on the Billboard Pop Songs chart) and "Ghost" (peaked at #14 on the

Ones to Watch in 2011: Agnes Obel

I need to introduce you to a very talented new artist from Europe - Agnes Obel. Born in Denmark and based in Berlin, Obel is getting ready to release her debut album, Philharmonics in the UK, after enjoying rave reviews and a seven week reign at the top of the Danish charts. As if that wasn't enough praise, Philharmonics was a Top 10 hit in both France and the Netherlands! Pretty impressive,

In Case You Missed It...Music Video Round Up

SO you all know I LOVE music videos. Turns out I missed a s%@t load of them during my brief hiatus, so instead of going through them one by one...I decided to post them all at once, starting with the oldest. Here we go!

I HEART The Wanted. My favorite new UK boy band. "Gold Forever" is a dance-pop gem from their forthcoming sophomore album. Written and produced by Steve Mac and co-written by

Vanessa Carlton To Release New Album June 21st

Woohoo! Two bits of Vanessa Carlton news to report. Firstly...Carlton has a new record label. Back in January I was speculating whether or not Carlton was still signed to Irv Gotti's The Inc. record label. Turns out she's not. While signed with The Inc, Carlton released one album...her third, Heroes & Thieves. The album was Carlton's least successful release, peaking at #44 on the

Ones to Watch in 2011: Ella Chi

She looks like Adele, sounds like a cross between Lily Allen and Paloma Faith. What's not to love about Ella Chi? You seriously have to give this girl a listen, so check out the hot video for her second single, "Gobstopper," which came out in the UK this past Monday.

Ella's debut single, "Cuz He Needed Me" was featured on Radio 2 B Playlist last year for several weeks, followed by some

Openly Gay Country Singer Chely Wright Releases New Dance Remix

Admittedly, I'm not the BIGGEST fan of country music but I have my moments. Yeah, I've dabbled, and I'm not ashamed. I will tell you though, that the quickest way to my heart is a good old fashioned dance remix of a country song. You hear me country artists?! Leann Rimes did it and had MUCHO success on the club charts. Hell, Leann even released a whole album of remixes! I understand that some

New Christian TV Track "Leaks"...Be Still My Heart

HOLY SHIT. Christian TV is about to explode (at least in my world). First there was the infectious "When She Turns 18," followed by a tease for Christian's latest single, "Love2Baby," which I posted about back in February. Now, nearly 3 months later and there's even MORE Christian TV juice to spill for you!

While I was hibernating the video for "Love2Baby" came out and has gone on to amass

Hot Video Alert: Calvin Harris - Awooga

Back in November of last year, when Calvin Harris announced that he'd be focusing on his DJ work and forgoing his burgeoning singing career, I was a little upset. There are TONS of artists out there who are lacking in the vocal department. The fact that these artists are lacking in singing ability, certainly doesn't prevent them from releasing music. While I appreciate Harris's position and

Hot Video Alert: Blake McGrath - Stage Fright

Check out Canadian hottie (and Triple Threat) Blake McGrath's new video for "Stage Fright," the third single lifted off his debut album, Time To Move, which was released last November on Interscope Records. McGrath first rose to fame by appearing on the first season of the Canadian version of dance-focused reality series, So You Think You Can Dance. McGrath has also appeared on television as

Hot Video Alert: The Ultra Girls - Girls Will Be Girls

Oh man. I needed a break. Between work getting crazy, pure exhaustion and a little tropical vacation, I just needed to reevaluate and take a little break. That being said, I'm back! I'm ready to blog again. I have a lot to get caught up on so bear with me.

First up...the video for "Girls Will Be Girls," the debut single from the Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue, Westlife, Britney Spears)-produced