Hot Video Alert: Monarchy feat. Britt Love - You Don't Want To Dance With Me

Yes, this is ancient by now but I couldn't just ignore a song/video featuring Britt Love, one half of the now defunct English synthpop group Mini Viva.  The song, the very Frankmusik-esque "You Don't Want To Dance With Me," originally appeared sans Britt Love on Around The Sun, the debut band from NOT defunct English synthpop duo, Monarchy.  You might actually already know Monarchy from

Hot Video Alert: Matt Cardle - Starlight

If chart position really matters in the music biz, then things aren't looking good for last year's X-Factor winner Matt Cardle.  Entering the UK Singles Chart at a dismal 185 upon it's release in early December, the reality star's latest single, "Starlight" was co-penned by Cardle himself alongside Ash Howes, Richard "Biff" Stannard and Seton Daunt.  The single is considerably more

Ones To Watch in 2012: Ricki-Lee

Ricki-Lee is hands down one of my favorite Aussie pop singers today.  Sure, the Australian pop scene is saturated with an abundance of talent, but Ricki-Lee should be right up there in the mix as far as I'm concerned.  The first single off her forthcoming third studio album (her first signed with EMI), a stunning dance/pop jewel called "Raining Diamonds" was released in Australia back in

Hot Video Alert: Jessie J - Domino

"Domino" is the latest single by international pop star Jessie J and it's a hot one.  Originally released as the first (and as of yet, only) single off of the re-release of her debut album, Who You Are, "Domino" was co-penned by Jessie alongside Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly, Max Martin and Henry Walter, with production brought to you by Dr. Luke and Cirkut.  With a team like that behind you, how

Hot Video Alert: JoJo - Disaster

When "Disaster" was released at the end of the summer, I had high hopes that we'd be seeing a new JoJo album before the end of the year. Unfortunately, it looks like we have to wait a little bit longer.  Originally released back in August, "Disaster" was the first tease of what's to come on JoJo's forthcoming, long delayed, MuuMuse-anticipated third studio album, Jumping Trains, now due

Hot Video Alert: Lana Del Rey - Born To Die

"Born To Die" is the stunning title track taken from Lana Del Rey's forthcoming debut album due out January 30th in the UK (Polydor) and January 31st in the U.S. (Interscope).  According to Lana, "The songs I've written are an homage to true love and a tribute to living life on the wild side."  Besides "Born To Die," other confirmed tracks on the album include "Million Dollar Man," "Off To

Hot Video Alert: Kelly Clarkson - What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)

Unofficial Single Cover designed by Benikari47

"What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)" is everything Kelly Clarkson's first single should have been. This up-tempo pop anthem has #1 written all over it, unfortunately, it's not looking good as the song peaked at at a devastatingly low #64 back when the new album was first released.  While the song did re-enter the Billboard Hot 100 the week of

Hot Video Alert: V.V. Brown feat. Chiddy Bang - Children

Back before Halloween I did a little write up on UK singer/songwriter V.V. Brown's tremendous new single "Children," and of course shortly after I stopped blogging for a month, she went ahead and released the official music video for the song.  The song offers listeners a little lick of what's to come from her sophomore release, Lollipops & Politics, due February 7th via Capitol Records

Hot Video Alert: Agnes - Don't Go Breaking My Heart

Agnes Carlsson could very well be my SECOND favorite Swedish pop singer, next to the lovely Robyn, of course.  All the way back in September, the beautiful 23 year old former winner of 2005's Swedish Idol released a new dance-pop single called confusingly titled "Don't Go Breaking My Heart."  When I first heard the title, I obviously thought of a song by Elton John and Kiki Dee but didn't

Hot Video Alert: Katy B - Movement

Six singles? Really Columbia? Don't get me wrong, I love me some Katy B but releases six singles off of one album? Completely unnecessary. I'm all for listening to an artist's entire debut album over and over again until their second album drops, but I don't need every single album track released as it's own single.  That kind of seems like a waste of money on the label's part, doesn't it?  

Hot Video Alert: Jessie and The Toy Boys - Let's Get Naughty

As much as I love and adore Jessie Malakouti's pop-perfect outfit, Jessie and the Toy Boys  I just can't seem to get into her latest single, the appropriately titled "Let's Get Naughty."  For me, the song is just missing something.  "Push It" had a certain something something that just worked. "Let's Get Naughty" is missing that something something.  "All my hoes, touch your toes!" she says a

Hot Video Alert: Will Young - Come On

The original winner of Pop Idol (the UK reality series and precursor to the X-Factor) Will Young has had a long and illustrious pop career spanning nine years, quite impressive considering he's only 32 years old.  Since the release of debut #1 album, 2002's From Now On, Young has amassed a total of three #1 albums, not to mention two top 5 albums.  On the singles front, Young has been

Hot Video Alert: Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris - We Found Love

Barbadian pop singer Rihanna has to be one of the hardest-working woman in popular music right now.  The talented singer's most recent single, the Calvin Harris-produced "We Found Love" recently became her ninth #1 Billboard Hot 100 single (eleventh if you count her collaborations with Eminem and T.I.) and the song's album, Talk That Talk became her sixth top ten album, the last three of

Hot Video Alert: Britney Spears - Criminal

Britney Spears has done it again folks.  I'm going to go right out and say it..."Criminal" might just be the best Britney video since "Toxic."  While the song itself has had quite a polarizing effect on Britney stans, it's grown on my considerably since it's initial release back in September.  Written and produced by Max Martin and Shellback and co-written by Tiffany Amber, a radio remix of

Hot Video Alert: Dionne Bromfield feat. Mz. Bratt - Ouch

Pity that 15 year old singer/songwriter Dionne Bromfield's sophomore album didn't do better than it did.  When Bromfield first arrived on the scene as the first artist signed to Amy Winehouse's record label, Lioness, she was the talk of the town and while her first album, 2009's Introducing Dionne Bromfield, wasn't exactly a resounding success (it peaked at #33 on the Official UK Albums

Hot Video Alert: Emeli Sandé feat. Naughty Boy - Daddy

Scottish soul singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé could very well be one of my favorite new artists of the past year.  While Sandé first came to the attention of UK music fans after a feature on English rapper Chipmunk's debut single, "Diamond Rings" I first heard her sultry sounds with the release last year of Wiley's "Never Be Your Woman", a catchy dubstep jam.  The song featured a hearty dose of

Hot Video Alert: Jada - This Party's On Fire

Boston-based dance/pop group Jada (AKA Lauren, Jacyn, Elle & April) are BACK with a fiery new dance/pop single and I couldn't be more happy about it.  Released digitally back in September via Code 11 Records, "This Party's On Fire" is the first single since 2009's "Break Up Song" which marked the band's second major label single release.  Jada's  major label debut single came back in March

Hot Video Alert: Jessie J - Who You Are

Jessie J sure has a lot of haters out there and I don't honestly know why. I think she's one of the most talented pop stars to come out of the UK in quite some time.  Vocally, I think she's a powerhouse and she delivers with EVERY performance, even during the 2011 MTV VMA's where she was performing as "house band," confined to a throne because of an injury.  Girl delivers EVERY TIME. Well..

Hot Video Alert: Adele - Someone Like You

Excuse me while I mop up the puddle around my keyboard.  I must say, it's comforting to know that "Someone Like You" elicits a similar reaction in so many people people.  A true testament to the power of this song - a recent Saturday Night Live skit, in which an office full of people simultaneously break down while listening to Adele's emotionally raw ballad.  While the song conjures up

Hot Video Alert: Belanova feat. Lena Katina - Tic-Toc

I first heard the music of Belanova, the Mexican synthpop trio from Guadalajara (AKA Denisse Guerrero on lead vocals, Edgar Huerta on keyboards & programming, and Ricardo "Richie" Arreola on bass), my last day in Mexico while eating breakfast at the Cancún International Airport.  I don't know what music channel was playing in the background, but I liked what I heard and saw. First I was

Hot Video Alert: Kelly Clarkson - Mr. Know It All

Had I posted my immediate thoughts on Kelly Clarkson's "Mr. Know It All" when it was released September 5th, I would have likely been ranting and raving about it being just another RANT against men (which it is) but since I've had a couple of months to let it soak in...I have to say it's grown on me quite a bit.  Is it Clarkson's best single to date? No. Is it a solid effort? Yeah. It

Hot Video Alert: Dionne Bromfield & Tinchy Stryder - Spinnin' For 2012

Back towards the end of September, UK singer (and burgeoning songwriter) Dionne Bromfield released "Spinnin' For 2012" alongside electro-rapper Tinchy Stryder as "The Official Olympic Torch Song."  The song is meant to promote London as the host of the 2012 Olympic Games due to begin July 27th and promote it does. The video (directed by American music video director Rage) features footage

Hot Video Alert: Allure feat. Christian Burns - On The Wire

As much as I say I don't dig trance music, after listening to Allure's latest single "On The Wire" I may be on the fence with the this sub entity of the dance music genre.  Then again, it may just be my major crush on English singer/songwriter Christian Burns, who is the featured vocalist on this track.  Christian Burns might not be a household name here in the States but back in 2000, Burns

Hot Video Alert: Sean Paul feat. Alexis Jordan - Got 2 Luv U

Don't get it twisted...I am NOT a Sean Paul fan, but add a hot female vocal to a Sean Paul track and I'm totally game.  In 2003 there was Beyoncé's "Baby Boy," not to mention Blu Cantrell's "Breathe."  In 2006 we had Rihanna's "Break It Off," and Keyshia Cole's "(When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me)."  While the Jamaican Paul has released tunes with female collaborators since 2006, nothing

Hot Video Alert: Leann Rimes - Give

"Give" is the emotion-drenched third single off LeAnn Rimes' thirteenth studio album Lady & Gentlemen.  Written by Connie Harrington, Sonya Isaacs and Jimmy Yeary, the song is complemented by a lovely, video directed by Nigel Dick featuring homeless and formerly homeless teenagers.  The video begins with a staggering statistic: "13 kids die on the street every day."  The video concludes

V.V. Brown Teaches 'Children' A Lesson with New Single, Sophomore Album Due Next Year

PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Kalirai



One of my favorite artists to emerge over the last couple of years, V.V. Brown, recently dropped a new single and announced details from her forthcoming sophomore record, Lollipops & Politics. FINALLY!  After hearing her for the first time in the summer of 2009, it's been a fast road to obsession for me.  I've seen her live twice in Boston (once as the headlining

Hot Video Alert: The Saturdays - My Heart Takes Over

I love me some Saturdays, so after "Notorious" failed to have the chart impact everyone was hoping for, it was on to single #2.  While I thought that the first single had a NOTORIOUSLY catchy dance beat, the UK-music buying public didn't see it my way.  While a #8 debut isn't bad (in fact, their debut single "If This Is Love" debuted at #8), it's a better chart position three or four

Ones to Watch in 2012: DJ Domonique

PHOTO CREDIT: Khara Krawczyk (www.IceCreemDreem.com)

Having lived in Boston for over seven years, I'm all about promoting someone with local connections.  More than that, I'm all about showcasing someone with talent and DJ Domonique absolutely has talent!  Don't take my word for it, listen to and/or download this hot track below, courtesy of Domonique herself.

















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Hot Remix Alert: Eddie Amador and Kimberly Cole featuring Garza - Arrow Through My Heart

PHOTO CREDIT: Kenny Sweeney


You may remember a post I did this past summer about an up and coming dance pop diva named Kimberly Cole. At the time Cole had JUST released her new single, "Arrow Through My Heart," with producer/DJ and remixer Eddie Amador and new artist Garza. The blazing hot club track, which just entered the Billboard Dance Charts as hot dance breakout was released on

Graffiti6 Dazzles on New EP, Tours with Ximena

Seeing English pop/rocktronica duo Graffiti6 live in Boston this summer was a dream come true, no doubt and while I enjoyed the entire set, one track in particular really stood out. That song, the title track off of their brand new EP just so happens to be Graffiti6's official first U.S. radio single.  Amazing.  The 7-track Free EP includes two renditions of the title track plus stripped

Ones to Watch in 2012: Lily Elise

As big a fan I am of Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis and other winners, oftentimes the contestants that most captivate me aren't the winners, but rather those that don't even make it to the final round.  Case in point...Lily Elise.  A contestant on season 1 of The Voice, from the moment Elise stepped out on stage, this 20 year talent just emanated pop star appeal.  When she opened

The Wanted Announce Debut U.S. Performance, Prepare for Release of Sophmore Album

America. Get ready for The Wanted! Admittedly I haven't been this into a boy band since *NSYNC last hit the charts with their 2002 hit single "Girlfriend" (with rapper Nelly - remember that song?). While there may have been a light sprinkling of appealing boy bands between 2002 and now, none have me quite as revved up as The Wanted.  There's just something about these boys...especially

Natalia Kills Not Quite Done with America: Embarks on Fall Tour with The Sounds

Natalia Kills is set to return to North America to continue promoting her debut album, Perfectionist this Fall with two sets of dates. Kicking things off October 30th in Boston, the U.S. leg of Kills' tour sees her joining forces with Swedish indie rock band The Sounds. The 9 city tour concludes on November 11th, before Kills moves up and over the border into Canada where she will embark on

Ones to Watch in 2012: Lana Del Rey

While the rest of the blogging world might have been drooling over Lana Del Rey months ago, I'm only just now falling in love. What can I say? There's no excuse.  October 16th was the release date for Del Rey's debut double A-Side single, "Video Games" and "Blue Jeans," so I fell in love with her at a good time.  While I'm not above listening to songs via YouTube my BlackBerry doesn't do

The Ting Tings 'Hang It Up' with New Single and Video

After what seemed like an eternity, English pop rock duo The Ting Tings are BACK with a hot new single and an equally hot new music video.  It's been over a year since Jules De Martino (drums, lead guitar, bass guitar, vocals, piano) and Katie White (vocals, guitar, bass drums, bass guitar, and cow bells) dropped the first single off their highly anticipated sophomore album, the Calvin

Hot Remix Alert: Patrick Wolf - Together (Garcon Garcon Remix)

Talented English singer/songwriter Patrick Wolf will release his brand new EP, Brumalia, on November 28th. The EP features a beautiful song called "Together," a standout on Patrick's recent string of live shows. According to Wolf himself,



"'Together’ has been the highlight of the live shows over the last year, the audience reaction to this song has been totally inspiring,
I always saw

U2 Celebrate 20 Years of 'Achtung Baby'

Wow. Can you believe that it's been nearly 20 years since U2 released their pivotal seventh studio album, Achtung Baby? The album spawned a whole slough of hit singles including "The Fly," "Mysterious Ways," "One," "Even Better Than The Real Thing," and
"Who's Gonna Ride Your Wild Horses," with every single one of them going top ten on the Billboard Hot 100. The album became the band's

The Puppini Sisters Go Glam for 'Hollywood': New Album Due November 7th

Back in May I reported that retro pop/jazz trio The Puppini Sisters were NEARLY done with their third album (fourth, if you count 2010's Holiday album Christmas with the Puppini Sisters). Well...five months later we have a release date, and not one for France...one for the USA! The theme of the new album?  Why old Hollywood, of course! How glamorous and absolutely perfect for the Puppinis!

Ones To Watch In 2012: Sunless '97

I thought I'd share with you some trippy new music from a brand new English electronica group called Sunless '97. I don't have too much info on the band other than their names - Alice, Ed, Matthew and Kwes. Their debut EP, Making Waves, is due for release on November 21st via Abeano Music. The EP will also be released on limited edition 12" vinyl. Check out more cool music from the band

Hot Video Alert: Olly Murs - Dance With Me Tonight

Oh Olly Murs. You're just too cute for words! In the recently released video for "Dance With Me Tonight," (directed by Marcus Lundin) cute-as-a-button Olly Murs gets hauled into the police station, mug shots taken, all before flashing back to the events that landed him in the slammer. Trouble maker Murs drives all over town, pickin' up his friends (even a couple of randoms) in his

Britney Spears Releases Lyric Video for Fourth Single, 'Criminal'

Hey hey! Britney Spears has released a lyric video for her fourth single, "Criminal," and while I'd rather watch the music video (obviously) I'll take what I can get. The only REAL ballad on Femme Fatale, "Criminal" was written by Tiffany Amber (Allison Iraheta, Britney Spears) and written/produced by Max Martin (Robyn, Kelly Clarkson) and Shellback (P!nk, Adam Lambert).  "Criminal"

Paloma Faith In Search of a Producer; Writing for Sophomore Album 'Pretty Much There'

PHOTO CREDIT: MariSarai.com

English singer/songwriter Paloma Faith's last release seems like FOREVER ago!  It has in fact almost been a year since she released the sixth and final single, "Smoke & Mirrors," off her top ten debut album Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful?  Since then, I've been eagerly anticipating word on Faith's sophomore album...word that finally came last

Katie Melua Album Release Delayed, Due in February

Well it appears that a November release for Katie Melua's forthcoming 5th album was a bit too much too soon for the popular English singer/songwriter. On September 14th, Melua's longtime songwriting partner and producer Mike Batt Tweeted about the subject:

"Probably putting Katie's album back to Feb. Got it ready and everything (sounds fab) but not fair on her to rush the prep/marketing/

Hot Video Alert: Darren Hayes - Black Out The Sun

"Black Out The Sun," the second single from Darren Hayes' upcoming fourth studio album, is due for release in the UK October 2nd and follows first single "Talk Talk Talk" as well as the Australia/New Zealand-only release of another track called "Bloodstained Heart."  Beautiful and dramatic at the same time, "Black Out The Sun" is a passionate song that showcases virtually everything there is

Hot Video Alert: Rihanna - Cheers (Drink To That)

I'm all about a good weekend anthem, and Rihanna's "Cheers (Drink To That)" is definitely that.  The song is the sixth single to be lifted from Rihanna's fifth studio album, Loud and was written by Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Stacey Barthe, Laura Pergolizzi, Corey Gibson, Chris Ivery, Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards, Avril Lavigne and Scott Spock and produced by Harr & Jackson under the

Hot Video Alert: Cal Ecker - I Will Love You

Cal Ecker is a handsome young singer/songwriter hailing from the Land of 10,000 Lakes (AKA Minnesota).  Now, based in Nashville, TN, Ecker is making star crossed lovers out of anybody and everybody with his beautiful debut single "I Will Love You."  Cliche title aside, "I Will Love You" is a powerhouse showing for newcomer Ecker, who's style and tone call to mind a bevvy of

Hot Video Alert: Sneaky Sound System - We Love

While a lot of good pop music happens to come out of Sweden, Australia is absolutely another place that knows a thing or two about pop talent.  Sneaky Sound System are a Sydney-based duo, made up of guitarist and producer Black Angus and singer Connie Mitchell.  The uber-catchy "We Love" is the first single to be taken from the band's forthcoming third album, From Here To Anywhere, due

'Radioactive' New Marina and The Diamonds Single Due in October

Since releasing her debut album in 2010, I've been eagerly anticipating new material from Welsh singer/songwriter Marina Diamandis (AKA Marina and The Diamonds). Her last album, The Family Jewels, was different from anything else I'd ever heard so naturally I latched on to her unique sound and incredible knack for honest songwriting. In addition to being a talented songwriter, I was

Hot Video Alert: Frankmusik featuring Colette Carr - No I.D.

Music Is My King Size Bed favorite, Frankmusik, premiered the video for his latest single yesterday on the AOL Music Blog. An infectious summery pop jam, "No I.D." was released on iTunes September 6th and is the third official single lifted off Vincent Frank's sophomore album, Do It In The AM due out later this month via Island Records/Cherrytree/Interscope Records. Featuring fellow

Hot Video Alert: One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful

Last month the lovely boys of One Direction (Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson) released the video for their debut single, "What Makes You Beautiful," and I have to say I'm a little bit disappointed. I'm not just disappointed in the video, but the song as well. It's all just a bit...expected? Written by Carl Falk, Savan Kotecha and Rami Yacoub, "What Makes

Katie Melua Set To Release Fifth Album in November

First off...big thanks to Pop In Stereo for alerting me to this news! Katie Melua, one of my favorite English artists, is set to release her fifth album, Secret Symphony, on November 14th on her longtime label, Dramatico Records. The album, recorded at London's Air Studios sees the 26 year old Melua reverting back to some old habits, and by "habits" I mean the best kind of habits. In

Hot Video Alert: MIKA - Elle Me Dit

I love MIKA. I have since he released his first album, Life In Cartoon Motion, back in 2007 and the fact that his brand of infectious, feel good pop has yet to catch on here in America is an absolute travesty. MIKA's latest single, "Elle Me Dit," was released in France July 11th on iTunes via Barclay/Casablanca Records. Co-produced by MIKA and his frequent collaborator, Canadian producer

Hot Video Alert: Lady Gaga - Yoü and I

Up until now, I haven't been impressed by Lady Gaga's latest "masterpiece" album, Born This Way. The album's title track had a positive message and all but it kind of bored me. Her second single, "Judas" impressed me even less, coming off as a rehash/remix of "Bad Romance" and nothing more. By the time Gaga released her third single, "The Edge Of Glory," I was officially bored. Now we

Hot Video Alert: Chromeo featuring Solange Knowles - When The Night Falls

When I first heard that Montreal based "electrofunk" duo Chromeo was collaborating with Solange Knowles on a song, I nearly lost my shit.  As much as I loved each individual artist, I was thinking "how is this going to work?"  At the time I heard about it I was thinking about how different their genres were...Solange Knowles is an R&B artist whereas Chromeo is electronica. Had I thought

Hot Video Alert: Sugababes - Freedom

UGH! I'm just so bored with the Sugababes nowadays. I just don't know what happened...

Wait a minute. Yes I do. Keisha Buchanan left the group.

Ever since that fateful day, my love affair with the Sugababes has spiraled into blase indifference.  Whether I would have liked the girls' seventh studio album, Sweet 7 with Buchanan's name and voice still attached...I'll never know.  What I do

Hot Video Alert: Michelle Branch - Loud Music

Just in case you haven't seen the video yet for the new Michelle Branch single, "Loud Music,"...here it is. "Loud Music" is the first official single to be taken from Branch's forthcoming third studio West Coast Time. The album was originally slated for release in September, but has since been pushed back to "mid October," according to Billboard. Perhaps that's a good thing, considering "

Hot Video Alert: SuperHeavy - Miracle Worker

If the first single is any indication, SuperHeavy has a lot of potential for hotness. In case you haven't heard by now, SuperHeavy is a SUPERGROUP made up of Mick Jagger, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart, Damian Marley and A.R. Rahman. Quite the lineup, no? According to Jagger in an interview with Rolling Stone: "We wanted a convergence of different musical styles," says Jagger. "We were always

Hot Video Alert: Bella Vida - Kiss Kiss Me Bang Bang

Remember back in June when I did a lil post about the Hasselhoff sisters, Taylor & Haley AKA Bella Vida?  Well, they've released a video for their catchy dance/pop single "Kiss Kiss Me Bang Bang" and it's cheesy to the max. While definitely a few thousand notches above the video for their Dad, David Hasselhoff's "Jump In My Car," the visual effects in the KKMBB video are low budget.

Hot Video Alert: Rascal Flatts featuring Natasha Bedingfield - Easy

Natasha Bedingfield is just all over the place these days, isn't she? First she released a failed album here in America (Strip Me only peaked at #103 on the Billboard 200), then she appeared in punk-pop band Simple Plan's single "Jet Lag," and now we have Natasha Bedingfield as a featured vocalist in a Rascal Flatts single? Seriously Natasha? I mean, I guess she's got to make a living

Hot Video Alert: Rebecca Black - My Moment

Rebecca Black seems hell bent on proving to the world that she has what it takes to be a pop star. Case in point - Black's most recent single, "My Moment," a mid-tempo auto-tuned pop single and follow up to "Friday." After Black gained notoriety fame attention with her debut single, "Friday," I waited for it all to blow over.  To me, Rebecca Black was the epitome of everything that is

Hot Video Alert: Pixie Lott - All About Tonight

I'm BEYOND thrilled to hear that English singer/songwriter Pixie Lott is coming back with a new album. I absolutely fell in love with her debut, Turn It Up, back when that came out in the Fall of 2009.  There was just something about her tone that kind of reminded me of a more youthful Natasha Bedingfield.  Now, here we are nearly two years later and we're getting ready for her sophomore

Hot Video Alert: Olly Murs featuring Rizzle Kicks - Heart Skips A Beat

By now you all know about my Olly Murs crush. Well, latest single "Heart Skips A Beat" does absolutely nothing to get me off of my Olly Murs high. He's still cute as ever. I also was pleasantly surprised by the new song, in that it wasn't just another summery early Will Young, Jack Johnson jam song like most of his previous efforts. "Heart Skips A Beat" is actually more current than

t.A.T.u. Girls Both Move Forward With Solo Careers

I hate to have to repeat myself but I guess this time it's for real. Russian pop duo t.A.T.u. are no more. Donzo. Broken up. Not recording music together anymore.  It's the end of an era, let me tell you.  Despite having done a post about their break up back in 2009 it didn't become OFFICIAL OFFICIAL until March of 2011 (YEP - I'm a little late). 



In that original t.A.T.u. post, I also

Hot Video Alert: Owl City - Deer In The Headlights

Is it possible for an artist to still be a "one hit wonder" with two top 10 albums under his belt? The reason I ask is because Owl City is now two albums into his career and only one single can really be considered a success. I guess I'm wondering if we should look at the single as the hit or the album. Maybe both? "Deer In The Headlights" is the second official single to be lifted off of

JoJo Set To Release New Single, 'Disaster' September 6th

20 year old Pop/R&B singer JoJo FINALLY unveiled her new official single "Disaster" earlier today and it was well worth the wait. The Mario Marchetti-produced track starts out like just like any other JoJo single (listen to "Too Little Too Late," "Anything") but it shows something that previous singles really didn't - growth. She may be only 20 years old but my my my, how much she's grown

Hot Video Alert: DEV - In The Dark

DEV isn't really an artist I've spent too much time posting about because...well...I don't really know where her true talents lie. Sure, she's ATTACHED herself to a few catchy tracks ("Like A G6" by Far East Movement, "She Make Me Wanna" by JLS and "Bass Down Low featuring The Cataracs) but that's really all it feels like to me - an attachment. I don't really know who DEV is as an artist.

Hot Video Alert: Natalia Kills feat. Will.I.Am - Free

"Free" is the latest single to come from Natalia Kills' masterful debut album, Perfectionist (out now in America). The song was co-written by Kills, Jeff Bhasker, Kid Cudi, No I.D. and produced by Bhasker, who's worked with artists such as Kanye West, Beyonce, and Alicia Keys. As I said when the single first emerged, "Free" is easily Kills' most commercially accessible single here in

Hot Video Alert: Estelle featuring Rick Ross - Break My Heart

I know this video came out AGES ago now but there's never NOT a good time to do an Estelle post, right? "Break My Heart" is the official second single taken from the UK R&B songstress's third album, All Of Me, featuring American rapper Rick Ross. The single was released back in May when it peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart.

"Break My Heart" is the follow

Hot Video Alert: Leona Lewis & Avicci - Collide

Well, I'm glad whole Leona Lewis/Avicii hullabaloo was finally settled. Back when Leona's new single, "Collide" was first announced there was barely a mention of Swedish DJ/producer Avicii, who's track "Penguin" is used in the song. Now, in advance of the song's September 4th UK release (September 6 in the U.S.) date, the song has been turned into a collaboration between the two artists.

Hot Video Alert: Jessie and the Toy Boys - Push It (Dig It Remix)

AMAZING! By now you know how much I love Jessie and The Toy Boys. You also know how much I love a good remix. What then, could be better than a new REMIX video featuring Jessie and The Toy Boys? Check out this official remix video for "Push It," which uses the Dig It Remix. The remix is just one of many to made of Jessie and The Toy Boys' "Push It" single, taken from Jessie's Show Me Your

Hot Video Alert: Joe Jonas - See No More

Yikes. This one is late. Earlier this summer I was posting about Joe Jonas and his, then upcoming release "See No More." The video premiered June 29th on E! Since the singles release on June 13th the song has grown on me a bit. While I have yet to be smitten with the Brian Kennedy produced, Chris Brown co-written track it sounds a lot better to me now then I did back when I initially

Hot Video Alert: Cobra Starship featuring Sabi - You Make Me Feel...

Gabe Saporta from the band Cobra Starship is ABSOLUTELY one of my pop crushes.  There's just something about his cocky confidence that gets sucks me in every time I see him in a video.  My crush goes back to the first time I saw him in the "Snakes On A Plane" video. He's just the perfect mix of bad boy rock star and flamboyant pop star and his music is damn catchy.  While Cobra Starship

Hot Video Alert: Melissa NKonda feat. V.V. Brown - J'ai Fait Tout Ca Pour Vous

A couple of things before I get into this video...apologies for the barrage of "Hot Video Alerts" lately. Given how behind I have gotten with my posts, these are the easiest posts to do and I have SO many videos I want to talk about.  That's that.  Another thing. I wish I spoke French, because I don't know much about this artist and I couldn't find any good English language sites about her,

Hot Video Alert: Nicola Roberts - Lucky Day

Nicola Roberts is absolutely adorable in the video for new single, "Lucky Day," due out September 18th in the UK. I know the video was inspired by Grandmaster Flash's video for "The Message," and I see that to an extent, to me Roberts is channeling the legendary Ann Margret's Bye Bye Birdie intro. See what I mean?  It's more than just her red hair people. An ever so coy Roberts (just like

Hot Video Alert: Katy B - Witches' Brew

I'm not sure who's more tenacious...Katy B or her record label (Columbia Records), but whoever it is...keep those singles coming! "Witches Brew" is the fifth single to be lifted from Kathleen "Katie" Brien (AKA Katy B)'s debut, top 5, Mercury-nominated album, On A Mission. Written by Katy, DJ Zinc, Greenus & Sam Frank and produced by DJ Zinc, "Witches Brew" picks up exactly where her

Hot Video Alert: Oh Land - White Nights

My favorite Danish-born/Brooklyn-based electropop star Oh Land has just unveiled the video for her new single, "White Nights" and in it's another stunner. Directed by CANADA (Scissor Sisters - "Invisible Light") the video is pure joy in visual form. The video features an absolutely gorgeous Oh Land (Nanna Øland Fabricius) waking up in a number of fanciful dream sequences involving some kind

Hot Video Alert: Pierre Lewis - Out Of My Mind

Photographer: Morgan Klang / Scandi Photo

English singer/songwriter Pierre Lewis is BACK with a hot new pop/R&B single called "Out Of My Mind" and let me tell you this much...DEFINITELY worth the wait.  Last we heard from Lewis (musically) was back in 2009 when he released the sexy pop single "Going" not to mention it's predecessor, the catchy mid-tempo ballad "Broken."  On "Out Of My Mind"

American Idol Triple Play: New Videos For Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina And Pia Toscano

Nothing like a little country music on a dreary, rainy day. That's what I always say. Actually, I never say that. I generally despise country music, with a few SMALL exceptions (Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Dixie Chicks, Kelli Pickler). I lost faith (and interest) in this past season of American Idol the minute Haley Reinhart was eliminated after coming in third place. When I knew

Hot Video Alert: Vanessa Carlton - Carousel (Live on the Today Show)

In the midst of a MASSIVE PR blitz for her new album, Rabbits On The Run, singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton stopped by the fourth hour of the Today Show Tuesday for a "surprise" performance celebrating host Hota Kotb's birthday.  After an awkward introduction and hug, Kotb and her co-host Kathie Lee Gifford slink off and let Carlton do her thing.  Singing an especially sweet rendition of

Hot Video Alert: Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger

Well they certainly took their SWEET time with this video, didn't they? Maroon 5 premiered the video for their Billboard Top 10 hit single "Moves Like Jagger" yesterday on E! Online and it's pretty freakin' hot. Directed by the fabulous Jonas Åckerlund (Britney Spears, Madonna) the video features a lot of old Mick Jagger/Rolling Stones footage (SURPRISE SURPRISE) as well as a lot of female

Kimberly Cole Puts A Smack Down on Pop-Dance

Get ready club kids, up and coming talent Kimberly Cole is comin' at ya with a brand new dance single. Released August 2nd, "Arrow Through My Heart" is a collaboration with international producer/DJ and remixer extraordinaire Eddie Amador, featuring a nice blend of dance pop, and a "hint of dubstep." In other words, it's a hot one! Featuring fellow new artist Garza, "Arrow Through My

Hot Video Alert: Will Young - Jealousy

"Jealousy" is hands down my favorite Will Young song to date. There's nothing about this song that I don't like. It's absolute perfection. From Young's tender vocal delivery, to the driving beats provided by producer Richard X, "Jealousy" is an electropop masterpiece through and through. Unlike many truly ACE songs, the complementary video for "Jealousy" is equally as perfect. Directed by

'Ginger Swan' Nicola Roberts Readies Single Number Two

While debut single, "Beat Of My Drum" might not have been the chart smash everyone was hoping for, Nicola Roberts is wasting no time in getting together her follow up. Whereas the Diplo-produced "Beat Of My Drum" was a bit more unconventional as far as commercial pop goes, delving into dubstep territory, new single "Lucky Day" (which premiered just this afternoon on BBC Radio 1) has Roberts

English Up & Comers, Graffiti6 Kick Off East Coast Tour in Boston

Photo Credit: Music Is My King Size Bed

When I was invited to see up and coming English electropop/rock/soul duo Graffiti6 perform their first ever gig in Boston, I was beyond thrilled.  Sure, I'd been a fan of the band's vocalist Jamie Scott since hearing his debut solo single, "Just" as well as the follow up single, "Searching," both taken from his shelved debut album.  Scott's next venture

Hot Video Alert: Vanessa Carlton - The Cave (Mumford & Sons Cover)

Singer/songwriter Vanessa Carlton has been busy this past week promoting her new album, the Razor & Tie released Rabbits On The Run. Released July 26th, Rabbits On The Run is Carlton's fourth album and her first on Razor & Tie. Recorded in the UK at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios, the album features production by the legendary Steve Osborne (A-ha, Starsailor, The Twang, KT Tunstall) and

Amy Winehouse (1983 – 2011)

Photo Credit: Mishca Richter

Ever since I learned about this past weekend's tragic passing of one of my favorite artists, Amy Winehouse, I've been wracking my brain trying to remember the first time I ever heard her music. It must have been towards the end of my college experience, as I distinctly remember lending her first album, Frank, to one of my co-workers at my first out of college

Hot Video Alert: Eric Saade feat. J-Son - Hearts In The Air

Swedish singing sensation Eric Saade is BACK with yet another hot, fresh electropop single. "Hearts In The Air" is the third single from Saade's sophomore album, Saade Vol. 1 and features Brazilian-born rapper J-Son. The single was released in Sweden on June 7th via Roxy Recordings (Agnes, Erik Hassle), entering the Swedish Singles Chart in the #2 spot, while the album came out June 29th,

UK Rapper Example Set To Release New Single & Album This Summer

English rapper Example recently unveiled the album artwork for his upcoming third studio album, entitled Playing In The Shadows.  The artwork features a VERY SERIOUS looking Elliot Gleave with half of his face covered by a...you guessed it! A shadow. The artwork is simple, but sleek, with black lowercase letters inset in a bright yellow box, which provides the only splash of color on the album

Hot Video Alert: Countess Luann - Chic C'Est La Vie

Well, it looks like Real Housewife of New York's Countess Luann de Lesseps has released a second single, "Chic C'Est La Vie."  She certainly took her sweet time, didn't she? Previous single, the super catchy "Money Can't Buy You Class" was released all the way back in May of last year!  I mean I know The Countess is busy writing books, being philanthropic and canoodling with her French

Leona Lewis To Debut New Single Later Today

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I nearly jumped out of my bed when I read about Leona Lewis' forthcoming new single. AHHHHHH! In a series of Tweets, Popjustice unveiled some details about the new single. Here's how it all went down:








 

  


So, to summarize...Leona Lewis' new single is called "Collide" and it was written by singer/songwriter Autumn Rowe (

Hot Video Alert: Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall

English alt rock band Coldplay is BACK with their first new music in nearly 2 years (not counting their 2010 Christmas single, "Christmas Lights,")! How exciting is this?! "Every Tear Drop Is A Waterfall" is the band's first single off their forthcoming fifth studio album. The song was produced by Markus Dravs, Dan Green and Rik Simpson and written by the boys of Coldplay (Guy Berryman,

Electropop Duo Van Go Lion Release First Ever Cover Song

Guys! If you have yet to be smitten by Portland-based electropop duo Van Go Lion (AKA Amy Paige & Josh Loerzel)...go kick yourself in the head and THEN go check out my previous posts (#1, #2, #3).  Once you've recovered from that swift kick in the head, the next thing on your agenda should be to listen to the duo's first ever cover song! I almost hate to say that I love when an artist does a

French Electropop Singer Jérémy Amelin Wrangles In '90210' Actress For New Single

While 25-year old Jérémy Amelin is a complete unknown here in the States right now, he's hoping that will all change with the release of his new single, "Undone." The electro-ballad was originally released May 16th on X-Cite Records, however a new version surfaced a few days later on May 23rd, featuring guest vocals by Canadian actress Jessica Lowndes (90210). Lowndes made her singing

Hot Video Alert: Gavin DeGraw - Not Over You

Gavin DeGraw - how could I ever have doubted you? Back on June 27th, DeGraw premiered the video for new single, "Not Over You" on VH1’s live morning show “Big Morning Buzz Live.” Featuring ?? English actress Emilia Clarke (from HBO's Game of Thrones) as the love interest, DeGraw looks great in his trademark hat in this Diane Martel (Mariah Carey, Pixie Lott, Jennifer Hudson) directed video

90s Dance Queen Gina G Returns with a Hot New Single

Gina G is back ya'll!  I have to say...after listening to her new single, "Next 2 U," it's almost like she never left...ALMOST.  "Next 2 U" is a fun and infectious dance pop jam with a nice little 80s/90s vibe to it. First released in Gina's native Australia on May 27th, the single has since been made available worldwide. "Next 2 U" was written by Gina, Billy Pace (Celine Dion), Duane

'Platinum Hit' Spotlights The Art of Songwriting in a Fresh New Reality Music Competition

Courtesy: Bravo Media

With so many music reality TV series out there right now, it's hard to pick a favorite. Between old favorites like FOX's American Idol and NBC's runaway hit, The Voice, there are seemingly hundreds of opportunities out there for talented young artists just waiting to be discovered.  The latest music reality TV competition to hook me in happens to live on Bravo TV, my

Up & Coming Club Princess, Eva Releases Second Single

Back in May, up & coming popstar Eva exploded onto the dance music scene with her scandalous debut single "Not My Daddy." Entering the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart at #46, the single quickly climbed the chart, becoming Eva's first top ten dance hit thanks in part to fierce club remixes from Laze & Royal, DJ Skeet, Static Revenger and Pagano. Make sure you check out my 'Hot Video

Hot Video Alert: Jennifer Hudson - No One Gonna Love You

Don't get me wrong, I love me some Jennifer Hudson but MAN does she over-do it in the acting department in her new video. "No One Gonna Love You" serves as the second U.S. (and UK) single off of JHud's sophomore album, I Remember Me (Arista). "Where You At," was released as Hudson's first single in the States while the album's title track, "I Remember Me," served as the album's first UK

Canadian 'Clip-Hop' Duo KIDCITY Release Single #2

Photo by David Pike

Back in April I did a post about Canadian "clip-hop" duo KIDCITY, who at the time were preparing to to release their debut EP. Well, that EP has been out now since May and Kelly Ann and Caleb are now ready to release their new single, "Blackened." Their sound falls somewhere between Enya and Dr. Dre, coining it "clip-hop," drawing on "hip-hop and electronic heaviness."

Hot Video Alert: Belle Amie - Girls Up

Those of you who happened to catch last season of Britains The X-Factor will surely recognize girl group Belle Amie. Originally a four member group (Rebecca Creighton, Esther Campbell, Geneva Lane, Sophia Wardman), Belle Amie was created after the girls failed to make it through as solo performers. As a newly put together group, Belle Amie did alright, lasting until the third week when

Ones to Watch in 2011: Blush

BLUSH is the latest pop quintet to emerge onto the scene with their debut single, "Undivided," featuring mega rapper Snoop Dogg. BLUSH is Victoria (Hong Kong), Natsuko (Japan), Angeli (The Philippines), Ji Ha (Korea) and Alisha (India), five talented and beautiful girls trying to carve out their own niche in an already crowded pop market. Their debut single, "Undivided" was produced by Darrell

Hot Video Alert: Dessie - Whatcha Got

Yikes. Take a look at this tragedy. I should have known things were going south after Dessie was pitched to me as "the Rebecca Black of Sweden." Since when is Rebecca Black a name that other artists want to be associated with? I mean sure, her debut single "Friday" was an Internet sensation, grabbing Katy Perry's attention enough to have her included in her latest video...but what ever

Hot Video Alert: Selena Gomez & The Scene - Love You Like A Love Song

Disney girl Selena Gomez seems to be doing quite well for herself post Wizards of Waverly Place (she has one season left to go), both as an actress AND as a singer. Gomez made her theatrical debut in Ramona & Beezus and currently stars in the teen girl romp Monte Carlo, alongside Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy. In the music department, Gomez just released a new album with her band, '

Diamond Rings Announces North American Tour Supporting Twin Shadow

Canadian electropop artist Diamond Rings (AKA John O) is readying a new North American tour this upcoming September in support of his album, Special Affections, which was just re-released June 21st via Astralwerks Records. Diamond Rings has the incredible honor of opening for "electronically endearing" Twin Shadow as part of his "Clean Cuts" North American Tour, which kicks off September 4th

'Latter Day Debbie Harry,' Sky Ferreira Is a StyleCaster Cover Girl

While electropop (soon-to-be) teen sensation Sky Ferreira isn't working on her forthcoming debut album, she's keeping busy as a super model. Love it! Model by day, singer at night. It sounds like a new fangled sort of super hero or something. Sky was recently featured as the StyleCaster cover story, which included a lavish photo spread shot by Hugh Lippe. The photos (two of which can be seen

Balancing University and Music Career, Luigi Masi Ready For Pop Comeback

Anyone here remember an English pop singer named Luigi Masi? He had a few UK club hits back in 2008, 2009? Well, it looks like after some time out of the spotlight, he's back and ready for a comeback. On June 16th, 21-year old Masi released his new single, "Pick Up Line" on iTunes worldwide.  A total guilty pleasure, "Pick Up Line" is heavily auto-tuned, synthy, sleazy electropop at it's best

Hot Remix Alert: Black Porcelain - Butterflies (DJ Zinhle Remix

Back in April I named South African singer/songwriter Black Porcelain to your attention, calling her one of my 'Ones To Watch in 2011.' There was just something about her that I inspired me to post. I don't know if it was her soulful vocals or her deep and meaningful lyrics, or perhaps it was her story of wrongful termination from her job as a radio presenter. No matter, her music is what

Malaysian Singer/Songwriter Zee Avi Announces Sophomore Album

Zee Avi, 25, is a talented singer/songwriter from Malaysia. Her second album, Ghostbird (the literal translation for owl in Avi’s native language), is due out August 23rd on Jack Johnson's Brushfire Records and Monotone Records. Working with producer Mario Caldato Jr. (Beastie Boys, Bebel Gilberto), Ghostbird is the follow up to Avi's critically acclaimed 2009 self-titled debut. Since the

Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera Join Forces on New Single

Capitalizing on the popularity of The Voice, the latest in music reality TV, Adam Levine and his Maroon 5 cohorts released a new single, "Moves Like Jagger" on June 21st (A&M/Octone Records). The single features Levine's fellow judge and superstar, Christina Aguilera in what I think is rip-roaring, up-tempo dance/pop/rock SMASH worthy of Maroon 5's extensive back catalog of hits and

Hot Video Alert: Meital Dohan - Yummy Boyz

If Meital Dohan looks familiar to you guys, there's good reason. Meital starred on the hit Showtime series Weeds during season 2, playing 'Yael Hoffman,' as well as in the critically acclaimed indie picture Monogamy, co-starring alongside Rashida Jones and Chris Messina. In addition to her television, film and stage roles, Dohan is an accomplished playwright and author, writing the book Love

Ones to Watch in 2011: Brittany McDonald

Orange County, California native Brittany McDonald is a fresh new pop talent worth a listen. Her new summer single, "Boy Basher" seems almost primed for teen summer movie soundtrack success. The song really does has POP HIT written all over it, from it's infectious chorus to McDonald's matter-of-fact lyrics and phrasing to her overall sassy yet classy tone.  In 2009, McDonald became a finalist

'American Idol' Finalist Pia Toscano Lands Interscope Record Deal

Well this isn't a shock. American Idol season 10 finalist, Pia Toscano seemingly has a record deal. Toscano's ninth place elimination left the live audience as well as the judges in complete shock, but I wasn't really surprised. Week after week Toscano came to the stage with, essentially, the same song - a boring, schmaltzy, over-the-top, nicely sung ballad. While there was no question that

Vanessa Carlton Premieres New Song, Sets New Album Release Date

So...yeah. Vanessa Carlton had a gig here in Boston and I missed it. So bummed! I've seen Vanessa live two or three times now, so missing out on a live gig makes me super super sad. Oh well. I'll get over it and she'll undoubtedly be back. Carlton is currently wrapping up a small club tour, promoting her forthcoming new album, Rabbits On The Run, due out July 26th (originally due a month

Darren Hayes Is Back: New Single, New Video, New Album In The Fall

No question about it. Darren Hayes is one of my favorite male vocalists of all time. Ever since I first heard him on the radio, singing as 1/2 of pop duo Savage Garden, I've been mesmerized by his flawless tenor, unique sound and flawless falsetto.  My adoration continued with the release of his sophomore solo album, The Tension and The Spark and subsequent singles "Pop!ular," and "Darkness."  

Melody Thornton Goes From Singing Riffs, To Singing Songs

Melody Thornton is arguably the second most talented SINGING-member of Robin Antin's Pussycat Dolls pop group (although Kimberly Wyatt has certainly proved herself with new band Her Majesty and The Wolves) and after many past rumblings about a solo career, the time has finally come for Thornton to shine. Released independently on June 16th, Thornton's first single, "Sweet Vendetta" is a lovely

Hot Video Alert: Ulrik Munther - Moments Ago

17-year Ulrik Munther has been called Sweden's answer to Justin Bieber, due mainly to his immense talent and young age. While I definitely see the similarities, Munther appears to posses a certain innocence that Justin Bieber lacks. In addition to being a gifted singer/songwriter, this multi-talented musician plays both the guitar and the harp.  While I think that the Bieber comparisons are

Ones to Watch in 2011: Wolfette

There's something mesmerizing about English electropop/rock singer Wolfette. I can't quite put my finger on what it is that mesmerizes me, all I know is I like her and I think you will as well. On August 1st, Wolfette releases her new single, "Different Story," in the UK and it's a hard-hitting, 90s retro pop jam filled with punch and attitude, as one would expect from an artist with a

French Singer/Songwriter Zaz Looks To Introduce 'Gypsy Jazz' Stateside

Ever since my first (and only) trip to Paris, I've always been attracted to French pop music.  There's just something about how the French lyrics come together with the melody and the instrumentation that just sucks me in, despite my not being able to understand a lick of French.  Speaking of French music, allow me to introduce you to chart topping, diamond and platinum selling French pop/gypsy/

Singer/Songwriter Van Hunt Announces New Single and Album for 2011

I was introduced to the soulful vocals of, then R&B newcomer, Van Hunt the Winter after my college graduation. Working at a clothing retailer, I was constantly subjected to the same music day after day, thanks to MUZAK so I often found myself talking about music that wasn't playing over the speakers with my co-workers and managers. My manager at the time was obsessed with Van Hunt, so I had to

Ones to Watch in 2011: Graffiti6

Why I've been sitting on this one for as long as I have, might very well be the question of the century. Formed in 2009, Graffiti6 is an English pop/rock duo, consisting of singer/songwriter Jamie Scott (D-Side, JLS, Enrique Iglesias) & songwriter/producer TommyD (Jay-Z, Kylie Minogue, KT Tunstall). The duo just recently signed a U.S. record deal with Capitol Records and will be touring this

Kimberley Locke Lets Fans Pick New Dance Single

On May 24th, American Idol season 2 alum Kimberley Locke launched a Facebook campaign which allowed fans to vote on the next single. After two weeks the votes were counted and Locke announced the new single on June 14th. The single, "Finally Free," is an up-tempo club track along the same lines of Locke's last single, 2010's "Strobelight," which was a top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot Dance Club

Hot Video Alert: Alex Gaudino feat. Kelly Rowland - What A Feeling

Kelly Rowland could very well be my favorite Destiny's Child solo star. Sure, Beyonce's great and all but Kelly Rowland is the one that I can't keep my eyes off whenever she releases a new song. While, by and large, I steer clear from her more R&B-leaning material, when she comes out with a dance hit it instantly jives with me. Her latest dance collaboration, "What A Feeling," with

Ones to Watch in 2011: Laura Warshauer

Laura Warshauer is a singer/songwriter that you all need to know about. The New Jersey native released her LP, The Pink Chariot Mixtape June 14th, featuring production by Thom Panunzio (Bruce Springsteen, Nelly Furtado) and newcomers Ned Cameron, Andy Baldwin, Peter Hong, Jason Miller, Rob Whited, Robert Lee Parker and Matt Breunig. The nine track album showcases Warshauer's versatility as a "

Hot Video Alert: LMFAO feat. Natalia Kills - Champagne Showers

I feel like I haven't really given LMFAO a proper chance and I don't have an answer as to why. Redfoo and SkyBlu (AKA Stefan Kendal Gordy and Skyler Husten Gordy) first appeared on the charts with their debut single "I'm In Miami Bitch" was a top ten hit over in the UK but here in America it peaked just outside of the top 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band really didn't have a proper "

Hot Video Alert: Florrie - Experimenting With Rugs

English singer/songwriter Florrie's latest single, "Experimenting With Rugs" has a video! Shot in London by director Lee Jenkins, the video is more of a promo reel than anything else, as it doesn't feature Florrie lip-syncing along to the song, rather showing the beautiful talent all dolled up and striking a bunch of fierce poses. I'm down!

"Experimenting With Drugs" is taken from Florrie's

Joss Stone Moves Ahead with Album Release, Joins Mick Jagger-lead Super Group

After all that Joss Stone has been through in the past couple of months, I was half expecting her to delay her forthcoming album release but it appears that things are moving along as planned. Stone has released her new single, "Somehow" on her website and all I have to say is, it's nice to have Joss Stone back in her element. "Somehow" is a soulful song with plenty of swagger and THE perfect

Hot Video Alert: Grant Smillie feat. Zoë Badwi - Carry Me Home

Australian singer/songwriter Zoë Badwi, one of my 'Ones to Watch in 2011' just released her latest single, "Carry Me Home" on June 3rd. A collaboration with prominent Melbourne-based house DJ (and 1/2 of Aussie production duo TV Rock), Grant Smillie, the super catchy dance track failed to chart on the ARIA Singles Chart but it did manage a respectable #7 on the ARIA Club Chart. Previous single

Michelle Branch Releases New Pop Single, Tours with Goo Goo Dolls

In case you haven't heard, pop (and sometimes country) singer Michelle Branch has a new single out right now and it's pretty great. "Loud Music" was shipped to Hot AC radio earlier this month and digitally released on iTunes June 14th. Co-written by Branch, James Irvin and Julian Emery and produced by John Shanks (Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson), "Loud Music" marks Michelle Branch's return to her

Natalia Kills Releases New will.I.am-Assisted Single

In case you haven't heard, there's a new Natalia Kills single out today in the States and it's the perfect summer jam! "Free" is hands down one of Kills' most radio-friendly singles to date, aided in a big way by songwriter/producer and Black Eyed Peas frontman Mr. will.I.am. Featuring lyrics like, "Wanna be like Midas, but my bank account is minus," the song is all about being broke but

Ones to Watch in 2011: Avery

Let me introduce you to Avery, a 16 year old singer/songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona. Recently signed to Universal Records as one of the youngest artists on the roster, Avery's latest single, "Go Screw Yourself (GSY)" is an attitude-filled pop-punk anthem guaranteed to make you move. Very reminiscent of Avril Lavigne in her prime, "Go Screw Yourself" has HIT written all over it, and seeing

Patrick Wolf Announces UK Tour Dates

English singer/songwriter Patrick Wolf released his fifth studio album on June 20th and now he's amping up for his fall tour. Wolf announced nine dates so far in and around the UK with plans to add more European dates shortly. Speaking of the tour, Wolf had this to say:
"After the party of festival season, I want the Lupercalia Tour to be at the mercy of cupids arrows, that anyone who comes to

Hot Video Alert: Kristin Chenoweth - I Want Somebody (Bitch About)

I was THRILLED when I heard that Broadway singer and television actress Kristin Chenoweth is releasing a new studio album and single. What I wasn't expecting was a country song!  Really a fabulous little number, "I Want Somebody (Bitch About)" is actually a little bit country and a little bit Broadway, taken from Chenoweth's upcoming fourth studio album Some Lessons Learned, due out September

Swedish Dance Diva Therese Releases New Single, Album Due Out in the Fall

If you're as big of a dance music freak as I am, then in all likelihood, you're familiar with a Swedish dance-pop artist by the name of Therese. Therese collaborated twice with Swedish DJ and producer StoneBridge, one in 2004 on the single "Put 'Em High" and then again in 2005 on the single, "Take Me Away." Both singles were massive hits on dance charts worldwide, even hitting #6 and #9

Hot Video Alert: Rye Rye feat. Robyn - Never Will Be Mine

Rye Rye (AKA Ryeisha Berrain) is a talented American rapper and dancer hailing from Baltimore, MD and signed to N.E.E.T. Recordings/Interscope Records. her debut album, Go! Pop! Bang! is due for release sometime this summer. Her new single, "Never Will Be Mine" features a lovely sample of Robyn's hit 2005 single "Be Mine!" and is actually the third single off the forthcoming album. Previous

Can Skylar Grey Make It As A Solo Artist? The Jury's Still Out

When I first heard Skylar Grey featured on Diddy-Dirty Money's "Coming Home" I thought to myself, "I wonder what ever happened to Holly Brook?" You remember Holly Brook, don't you? The female vocalist on Fort Minor's one and only hit song, "Where'd You Go." Well, turns out that Holly Brook and Skylar Grey are one in the same. I guess that answers my question!

After re-entering the spotlight as

Hot Video Alert: Rihanna - Man Down

Rihanna premiered her controversial new video earlier this month on VEVO and I'm just now seeing it for the first time. "Man Down," Rihanna's fifth single from Loud, was written by Shama Joseph, Timothy Thomas, Theron Thomas as well as fellow Barbadian singer/songwriter Shontelle Layne. The reggae-tinged single, which was also produced by Shama "Sham" Joseph took it's sweet time growing on me

Joe Jonas to Premiere 'See No More' Video June 29th on E!

I'm honestly still on the fence about Joe Jonas' new single. I wanted to love it but I can't help but think of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell's foray into urban-electro territory with 2009's Scream.  That album certainly had it's moments, overall it was a risk that just didn't pay off.  While Chris Cornell's leap from alt rock to electro-pop was considerably more drastic than Joe Jonas, I

Hot Video Alert: Jakwob feat.Smiler - Right Beside You

I detest live music videos. They just seem like such a cop out to me. I understand label purse strings are tight but live music videos are just so freakin' boring! Case in point, the official video for UK dubstep DJ/producer Jakwob. His latest single, "Right Beside You" was released on June 20th via Boom Ting Recordings, the video for which features Jakwob and guest rapper, Smiler both in

Hot Video Alert: Robyn - Call Your Girlfriend

This video is likely old news to most of you but it's new to me, as I'm still catching up on emails from early late May/Early June!  "Call Your Girlfriend" is the latest single released from Robyn's BRILLIANT Body Talk album, released in November of 2010. Written by Robyn, alongside Klas Åhlund and Alexander Kronlund, the single was released in April. Produced by Åhlund and Billboard, "Call

Hot Video Alert: CockNBullKid - Yellow

Poor CockNBullKid! Wherever she goes she's being followed by shady characters. In the video for "One Eye Closed," she's followed by scary monsters. In the video for "Hold On To Your Misery," she's followed by dancing, pouty pint size dopplegangers. In "Asthma Attack," girl is just trying to walk home at night when all of the sudden, these random back up dancers show up and start

Hot Video Alert: Britney Spears - I Wanna Go

The new Britney Spears video for "I Wanna Go" is here and it's basically amazing. Sure, in this post apocalyptic "Toxic" Brit Brit universe, no video will ever be as amazing as "Toxic" but I'd like to point out several decently hot BS videos that have come out post 2003.  Here are a couple of my favorites.

"Piece Of Me" - While nothing groundbreaking, following the Shakespearean tragedy that

Oh Land Releases 'Rainbow' Video, Tours with Sia and Katy Perry

Danish-born, New York-based singer/songwriter/producer Oh Land just released the simple, yet stunning video for her song "Rainbow," easily one of my favorite tracks off of the album. One of my 'Ones To Watch in 2011,' Oh Land is a former dancer turned singer/songwriter who released her self titled debut U.S. album last March. The album peaked at #184 here in America, which is pretty

Tatiana Readies Release of Single #2, Gets Steamy in New Video

On August 22nd, Polish pop star Tatiana will release her jazzy new single, the Tim Hutton (Prodigy, Groove Armada, Mutya Buena) penned and produced "Been A Fool." A standout track on her debut international album, Spider Web, "Been A Fool" is the perfect vehicle for Tatiana's trademark sultry vocals.  Just like it's predecessor, the equally stunning debut single, "Spider Web," "Been A Fool" has

Hot Video Alert: The Wanted - Glad You Came

"Glad You Came" is technically the second single (officially the first) from English boy band The Wanted's yet-to-be-released sophomore album. The song was written by Steve Mac, Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett and produced by Steve Mac, the genius producer who's worked with everyone from Westlife and Kelly Clarkson to Leona Lewis and Delta Goodrem. "Glad You Came" is a hands down floor filler,

CockNBullKid Set to Release Fourth Single in August, Covers Destiny's Child with Eliza Doolittle

Artwork by Jonathan Knowles

One of my FAVORITE new artists, Ms. Anita Blay (AKA CockNBullKid) has a new album out, a bunch of UK tour dates and a new single due out in August. Busy summer for CockNBullKid!  Hopefully she can find some time to release her beautiful album, Adulthood, here in the States.  She already hinted that it's coming, but no word just yet as to when.  In the meantime,

Taylor and Hayley Hasselhoff Are...Bella Vida

When I first heard that David Hasselhoff's daughters, Taylor and Hayley, were pop stars, I was hesitant to say the least. Given their Dad's amount of...erm..."talent" I really had low expectations when it came to the girls. That all being said, I think I might have misjudged what a good beat, some vocal effects and yes, a smidgen of talent, can really do. Going by the name Bella Vida, "

Hot Remix Alert: Aretha Franklin (Kraak & Smaak Club & Dub Remixes)

I LOVE it when I hear a hot remix of an old classic. Case in point, these FABULOUS remixes from Kraak & Smaak (a Dutch trio of producers) of "Think" by the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin. AMAZING!

Hailing from Leiden in The Netherlands, Kraak & Smaak (Oscar de Jong, Mark Kneppers and Wim Plug) released their debut album, Boogie Angst, in the UK in 2005/2006 after receiving support from

Hot Video Alert: Nicola Roberts - Beat Of My Drum

As previously reported, Girls Aloud member and solo pop up-and-comer, Nicola Roberts has a new single out in the UK. The song is called "Beat Of My Drum" and it was produced by Diplo (M.I.A., Robyn) and Dimitri Tikovoi (Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Placebo). The two producers also shared in the writing credits alongside Roberts herself, and Maya von Doll.  The light and hard hitting at the same

Broadway/Las Vegas/Reality Star Josh Strickland Releases Second Dance Single

Josh Strickland. WOW! What a voice! Currently starring in PEEPSHOW in Las Vegas and in Holly's World on E!, Josh Strickland is moving forward with plans to release a solo EP of dance pop later this summer, the second single from which, "Last Dance," is out on iTunes now. The song showcases Strickland's powerhouse pipes and feisty attitude, at times sounding like Christina Aguilera (no joke).

Hot Video Alert: Jason Derülo - Don't Wanna Go Home

Scrolling through my blog tags, it's hard to believe that I haven't yet done a post on 21-year old American singer/songwriter/pop star Jason Derülo. Well, there's no time like the present I guess. This week Derülo's latest single, "Don't Wanna Go Home" rises one spot to #17 on the Billboard Hot 100, continuing on it's chart ascent after jumping 74 spots from #92 to #18 the week of June 11th.

Christian TV Slays on Yet Another Catchy Electropop Jam

I don't know how I let this one slip through the cracks, but that's neither here nor there. What matters is I'm doing a post now, right? Universal Motown Recording artist and Music Is My King Size Bed favorite, Christian TV keeps putting out AMAZING, HOT electro-pop jams and his latest, the self-produced "I'm In Love" is no exception. Check out the super hot lyric video (BELOW) released last

'Music From Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark,' Out Now on Interscope Records

After being plagued by countless rewrites, behind-the-scenes reshufflings, actor injuries and a shit-ton of controversy, the new musical SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark FINALLY opened at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre on June 14th. While the reviews have been mixed, the powers that be are already trying to make up some of the debt incurred in bringing this ginormous soon-to-be flop to life.  First

Ones to Watch in 2011: Jake Troth

Jake Troth is a talented singer/songwriter that you all should be aware of.  His "soulful and pop infused arrangements" have already earned him comparisons to a bevvy of my favorite artists, including Amy Winehouse, Broken Bells and Coldplay.  After hearing his latest single, "Material Things," I might have to add Swedish electro-pop singer Lykke Li to the mix.  Troth took the time to explain

Ones to Watch in 2011: Pearl and The Beard

I'm BEYOND excited to see one of my favorite live bands tonight here in Cambridge, MA. If you haven't caught a Pearl and The Beard show yet, you're really missing out. No...really. You're missing out! The Brooklyn, NY-based trio is currently in the midst of a U.S. tour in support of their latest album, Killing The Darlings, which came out May 10th on Family Records.


Pearl and The Beard are

Ones to Watch in 2011: Bera

America...get ready for a new teen R&B singing sensation. His name is Bera and he's 16 years old. Hailing from Paris but calling the Republic of Georgia home, this talented musician is a bonafied musical phenomenon. Per his website bio:
"Gifted with perfect pitch, he was handed a violin at age 5 and started piano two years later. He’s classically trained, but it’s his love for jazz that has

Delta Maid Releases 'Nashville-friendly' New Single in July, Tours with The Pierces & Bryan Ferry

Following on the heels of her "country-fried" debut single, "Of My Own," Liverpudlian Delta Blues singer/songwriter Delta Maid is back with a followup (and EQUALLY AMAZING) single called "Spend A Little Time."  The single, due out July 10th on Geffen/Future Records, is a "perky dose of down to earth country" and a worthy follow up to her snappy debut.  The "Nashville friendly, blues inspired"

Ms. Dynamite Set To Release New Single July 18th

Ms. Dynamite (AKA Niomi Arleen McLean-Daley) is a 30-year old UK garage, R&B, hip-hop singer with two BRIT Awards, three MOBO Awards and a Mercury Music Award under her belt.  Her new single, the Labrinth-produced "Neva Soft" is due out July 18th in the UK and will be her first solo single since 2006.  Ms. Dynamite did surface again in 2010, appearing on a couple of dance tracks including the

Diggy Simmons Drops Debut Single, Atlantic Records Debut Album Due Later This Year

I first became aware of up & coming rapper Diggy Simmons when he featured on UK soul/R&B singer (and Amy Winehouse's God Daughter) Dionne Bromfield's single "Yeah Right." Since that very moment, I've been keeping my eyes peeled for word on Diggy's forthcoming solo debut and I'm happy to report that it's finally here!

"Copy, Paste" is an impressive debut single for the 16 year old MC, who only

Van Go Lion 'Can't Miss A Beat' on Debut UK Single

This is EXCITING, at least for you UK peeps (I'm a TAD bit jealous). You may recall a couple of posts I did about Portland-based electro duo Van Go Lion (AKA Amy Paige & Josh Loerzel). They're freshy fresh and oh so talented and now, UK music lovers...they're all yours!

Van Go Lion made their UK debut yesterday, June 13th, with the Aztec Records release of "We Don't Miss A Beat." Don't

LA-Based Singer/Songwriter TimPermanent Covers Robyn's 'Dancing On My Own', Available To Download Now

Back in April I did a "Ones To Watch in 2011" post on a favorite new artist of mine, TimPermanent, including a live performance of Tim tackling Robyn's hit single "Dancing On My Own." Well, I'm happy to announce that Tim's acoustic cover is now available for purchase online! AMAZING NEWS. Ever since I heard the live version, I knew that I had to have it...and now I can. Not usually one for

Hot Remix Alert: Nerina Pallot - Put Your Hands Up (Like It's 1987) (We Are The Chatterleys Remix)

Remember back in April when I did a post about singer/songwriter Nerina Pallot? Well, since her fourth album, Year Of The Wolf, is out today on Geffen Records, I thought what better time for a Nerina Pallot remix than right now? If you loved the original version, you're going to LOVE this remix of "Put Your Hands Up" by Pallot's own husband's UK production group, The Chatterleys. "Put Your

Melanie C Gets Sporty in 'Rock Me' Music Video, Announces Worldwide Single Release and Album Title

SOO much new Melanie C news to report. EEEEEE! As I mentioned last month, Melanie C's new single, "Rock Me" is due for release in Germany, Austria and Switzerland June 24th on her own indie label, Red Girl Records.  In more exciting news, it was announced through Melanie's official site that the single will be getting a worldwide digital release (hopefully INCLUDING the U.S.) between the June

Dutch Producer/DJ/Remixer Sander Kleinenberg Set To Release Debut Album June 14th

Back in November I spotlighted a new video from Dutch producer Sander Kleinenberg called "Remember When," and I still love this song all these months later. Whenever it pops up on my iPod I crank it up and add a little pep to my step. Now comes word that Kleinenberg is releasing an album, 5K, later this month and I can hardly wait.

5K is Kleinenberg's debut studio album, and is due out June

Hot Video Alert: James Blake - Lindisfarne

21 year electronic singer and BRIT Award nominee, James Blake is an artist I've talked about in passing on the blog but never properly spotlighted. What better way to bring him to your attention than with a "Hot Video Alert" for his new single, "Lindisfarne." "Lindisfarne" is the third single taken from Blake's self-titled debut album, following 2010's Feist cover, "Limit To Your Love" and his

Jenefer Siân Releases New Electropop Single, 'Puppet Master'

In case you hadn't heard, "Puppet Master," is the latest single from pop artist Jenefer Siân and it's available to download now via Island Def Jam Digital Distribution. Released May 31st, "Puppet Master" is a slick electropop song, featuring top-notch production, hard hitting beats and beautiful vocals from Siân herself. The song was written by Jenefer along with Matt Sirrine and Wesley Avery,

Jeff Bridges Announces Release Date and Tracklisting for Self-Titled Debut Album

Back in April, I reported that award-winning actor Jeff Bridges had signed a record deal with Blue Note/EMI Records. Well, now I have official word on a release date, tracklisting as well as album artwork. This is pretty awesome, if I don't say so myself. Produced by Bridges collaborator on Crazy Heart, T Bone Burnett, his self titled album is due out on August 16th. Burnett, himself a

Cheeky Girl Band The Dolly Rockers Release Acoustic Version of New RedOne Collaboration

The Dolly Rockers (L-R: Sophie, Lucie, Daniele) outside the Studio - May 2011
Ever since I discovered the joy that is "Je Suis Une Dolly" by the Dolly Rockers, I've been eagerly anticipating a full length album from this talented electro-pop trio. Well, with the release of an acoustic version of a new song, it looks like we're getting closer to this becoming a reality and I am counting down

Hot Video Alert: Shakira feat. Pitbull - Rabiosa

"Rabiosa" (AKA Rabid in Spanish) might be one of my favorite songs off of 34-year old Colombian pop superstar Shakira's latest album, Sale el Sol.  This fiery number has been described as "giddy, rapid-fire Latin pop" and a "meringue-rock hybrid," both of which describe this song perfectly {SOURCE 1, 2}.  Produced by Shakira, El Cata and Pitbull, "Rabiosa" is the third single taken from

Hot Video Alert: Katy B - Easy Please Me

"Easy Please Me" is the latest single from Katy B, the talented 22-year old BRIT school-grad and current singer/songwriter who's debut album, On A Mission, debuted at #2 on the UK Albums Charts back in April.


One of my favorite new artists to emerge out of the UK in recent months, Katy B's fresh sound blends pop, R&B and dub step to create some really grimy dance-pop jams, well-suited for both

Hot Video Alert: Avril Lavigne - Smile

So...yeah. Still playing catch up here. Forgive me. The video for pop/punk singer/songwriter Avril Lavigne's latest single, "Smile" is cute. Just like the video for previous single, "What The Hell," it features Lavigne rockin' out with colored streaks in her hair, looking girly and badass at the same time. The song was written and produced by hitmakers Max Martin (Britney Spears, Katy Perry)

Hot Video Alert: Patrick Wolf - House

"House" is the third single taken off of Patrick Wolf's forthcoming fifth studio album, Lupercalia, due June 20th in the UK on Mercury Records.  All of the singles as well as the album were written and produced by Wolf, including "House" and it's predecessor "The City," released back in March.

Despite not having too much in the way of chart success ("The City" peaked at #195 on the UK

Ones to Watch in 2011: Thomas Dybdahl

Have you ever heard a particular singer's voice and thought..."Man. I would LOVE this person to sing me a lullaby." To be honest, before hearing Norwegian singer/songwriter Thomas Dybdahl's soothing vocals, neither had I.

While Dybdahl is a complete original, his work has earned comparisons to music legends including Tim Buckley and Nick Drake. I also hear a little bit of James Blake in his

Sophie Ellis-Bextor 'Makes A Scene,' in Celebration of New Album Launch

Sophie Ellis-Bextor will be celebrating the release of her fourth album, Make A Scene on June 14th via her own label, EBGB in London and tickets are available to the public! YET ANOTHER reason I wish I lived in the UK. UGH! The event will be held at XOYO on Tuesday June 14th, with tickets available at Livenation.co.uk, check out the promotional poster above.  Hopefully someone reading gets to go

Blockbuster 'Bridesmaids' Boasts Hot Soundtrack, Featuring Blondie, Kate Nash, Britney Spears, Fiona Apple and More!

It's a perpetual game of CATCH UP for me - for music, and movies! I only just watched the Judd Apatow-produced/Paul Feig-directed Bridesmaids two weekends ago and I have to say it's one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. I absolutely LOVE Kristin Wiig and the rest of the cast, including Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper and Melissa McCarthy, was absolutely fabulous as well.

Princess of Darkness, Natalia Kills Sets U.S. Release Date for 'Perfectionist'

Rejoice Natalia Kills fans! A U.S. release is in sight for Natalia's debut album, Perfectionist! After releasing the album in Europe this past April, Natalia has her sights set on the States once again. Perfectionist features hit single, "Mirrors," a Top Ten hit in both Austria and Germany as well as a #2 hit in Poland.  Here in the States, "Mirrors" sits pretty at #5 on the Billboard Hot Dance

Hot Video Alert: MANIKA feat. Lil Twist - Just Can't Let You Go

Boy, do I have a treat for you. Just in time for summer, let me introduce MANIKA (pronounced Ma-NEE-ka). This fresh new talent combines sweet, melodic pop vocals with an effervescent personality to create the perfect summer single. Managed by Frank DiLeo (Michael Jackson's long-time manager) and CeCe Sammy (of UK's Pop Idol), MANIKA plans to release her debut single, "Just Can't Let You Go,"

Hot Video Alert: Amos Lee - Flower

I've been hearing about singer/songwriter Amos Lee for some time now. I've listened to him before, but for one reason or another, his music just never struck the right note with me. Then, I watched the video for his latest single, "Flower" and something just started jiving. I don't know if it's the song itself, the way Lee sings it or the innovative video - but something happened and I'm

Hot Video Alert: Taylor Swift - Mean

"Mean" is the third single lifted off of Taylor Swift's 3X Platinum-selling Speak Now album. The DeClan Whitebloom directed-video is Swift's response to the recent epidemic of teen bullying plaguing the country, although it seems to send mixed messages. Interspersed throughout the touching anti-bullying anecdotes are clips of Swift dressed up in various vintage costumes. While touching, the

Hot Video Alert: The Feeling - Set My World On Fire

UK pop band The Feeling (AKA Dan Gillespie Sells, Richard Jones, Kevin Jeremiah, Ciaran Jeremiah, Paul Stewart) has released a new video for their single, "Set My World On Fire," the first single from the band's third album, Together We Were Made. The album is due out June 19th on MCA Music, Inc./Island Records and features collaborations with Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Róisín Murphy, Freemasons and

Joe Jonas Teases us with New Single Teaser: 'See No More' Due Out June 13th

As my regular readers know, I have no problem owning up to my guilty pleasures. Britney Spears? CHECK. Pop-star-era Mandy Moore? CHECK. Cascada? CHECK. One train I have not yet jumped on board with is the Jonas Brothers express and I am confident that things won't change.  What I CAN'T promise you is that I won't fall, head-over-heels in love with Joe Jonas.

I've been hearing rumors and bits

Ones to Watch in 2011: Fallulah

Next to Sweden and the UK, Denmark might be my next favorite pop music pool. The country is responsible for popular acts including Raveonettes, Whigfield, Alphabeat and Infernal as well as guilty pleasures like Aqua. While electropop acts like Alphabeat and Infernal are great, there's a time and a place for everything and right now, singer/songwriter Fallulah's soothing, folk-pop voice fits my

Indie Synthpop Duo The Bird and The Bee Working on Fourth Album

Looks like one of MY favorite indie/synthpop bands, The Bird and The Bee, are working on a new album! AHHHH! So exciting! Per a tweet from 1/2 of The Bird and The Bee, Greg Kurstin on May 16th:
"Really excited about new bird n the bee album. Think it's my fav! 9 songs pretty much finished so far." {SOURCE}I know this isn't much to go off of but it's something! The duo's last album,

Hot Video Alert: Calvin Harris feat. Kelis - Bounce

Love me some Calvin Harris. Love me some Kelis. Love me some Calvin Harris & Kelis. "Bounce" is the second single to be taken from Harris' upcoming third studio album. The song premiered on Annie Mac's show on Radio 1 back at the end of April and features hot remixes from Michael Woods, R3Hab, Sandro Silva and Fly Eye. Following his last single, "Awooga," "Bounce" continues to showcase

Hot Video Alert: Wynter Gordon - Till Death

Wynter Gordon is my kinda dance diva. She's quirky, she's sexy, she's talented. She's got it all! Check out the video for her latest single, the Tom Neville-produced "Till Death," which is featured on her forthcoming debut album With The Music I Die. The club-ready track gets even more club friendly with a package of HOT HOT HOT remixes from Denzal Park, Dan Castro, R3hab, PolenRockers, Ken

Hot Remix Alert: Neon Hitch Feat. Wale - Silly Girl

Boy do I have a HOT remix for ya'll. You may remember when I posted about "Silly Girl," a new Benny Blanco-produced jam from UK singer/songwriter Neon Hitch. The slick dubstep track was co-written by Hitch and Switch (haha - Hitch & Switch) and sounds very reminiscent of Robyn. This version of "Silly Girl" features a guest rap by American rapper Wale and unlike most rapper remixed tracks,

Hot Video Alert: Cascada - San Francisco

Every night before bed, I count my blessings. At least once a year, I thank God for Cascada and the brand of generic, trash euro-pop that vocalist Natalie Horler, DJ Marnian and Yanou bring to clubs all over the world. OK - I don't do any of that but you gotta love Cascada. How can you not? I have to tip my hat to any band that can successfully makeover a country hit like "What Hurts The

Singer-Songwriter Gavin DeGraw To Release New Single June 7th, Joins Train + Maroon 5 Summer Tour

To be honest, when I first heard that Gavin DeGraw was releasing a new material, I wasn't that excited about it. The last Gavin DeGraw album I really listened to was his 2003 major label debut, Chariot (J Records), which spawned his one top ten single, "I Don't Want To Be." That album was chock-full of singer-songwriter pop gold including "Follow Through" and the album's title track, "Chariot.

Hot Video Alert: Florrie - Begging Me

"Begging Me" is the hot new single from English electropop singer/songwriter and percussionist, Florrie (AKA Florence Arnold). Florrie joined the Xenomania production house as their in-house drummer, playing on recordings for such acts as Girls Aloud and the Pet Shop Boys. Back in 2010 Florrie went solo and released her debut EP, Introduction, which included tracks "Call Of The Wild," "Give Me

Hot Video Alert: SoundGirl - Don't Know Why

Ch-ch-ch-check this out! It's the latest single, "Don't Know Why," from UK pop/R&B trio SoundGirl. SoundGirl might sound familiar to you, which makes sense, since I posted about their last single/video, "I'm The Fool." Ever since the single was released this past April, I've been jamming out to the remixes - in particular, the Steve Smart & Westfunk, Bimbo Jones, True Tiger and Craze & Hoax

Ones to Watch in 2011: Liam Bailey

Prior to his collaboration with UK electro duo, Chase & Status, I had not heard of UK soul/R&B singer Liam Bailey and now I hear that he's putting out a solo album? Amazing! Bailey features on the Chase & Status single "Blind Faith," off their sophomore album No More Idols. The single was a Top 5 hit for Chase & Status and propelled Bailey into his own, much deserved spotlight. I love it

DJ Benny Benassi Releases 'Cinema' Video, Announces Tour & Album Release Date

Despite having given this video a little mention back in April during my Music Video Round Up, I thought that it deserved a bigger spotlight this time around. Italian producer and DJ Benny Benassi has remixed hits from a whole slew of artists I love, including In-Grid, Sonique, Goldfrapp, Jordin Sparks, Britney Spears, Estelle, Madonna, Hyper Crush, Mika, Kid Cudi, Shakira, Alex Gardner, Kelis,

CockNBullKid Releases Debut Album, U.S. Release Planned for Later this Year

CockNBullKid (AKA Anita Blay) is an artist I briefly mentioned in my massive music video round up when I got back from Mexico. Since then, I've been listening to her song "Asthma Attack" on repeat and thought that my love for this song warranted doing a proper post. While I still have trouble saying the name CockNBullKid out loud, I have no problem whatsoever telling people that they need to

Hot Video Alert: Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs - Repo Man (Live on Letterman)

To help psych me out for next week's concert here in Boston, I decided to post a little live video of Ray LaMontagne doin' his thing for Live On Letterman (an online concert of sorts) a couple of weeks back. While LaMontagne did a few songs for the online exclusive set, "Repo Man" was the one featured on the broadcast and it was absolutely brilliant.  The energy that LaMontagne brings to his

Hot Video Alert: Olly Murs - Busy

I have SUCH a crush on Olly Murs. The runner-up on series six of the UK's X-Factor, Murs is absolutely adorable and unfortunately for me, the video for his latest single only makes me love him more. Due out May 29th in the UK, new single "Busy" was written by Murs, Adam Argyle and Martin Brammer. Taken from his self titled debut album, "Busy" is the fourth single and the follow up to

Nicole Scherzinger Releases New Single, Judging U.S. X-Factor This Fall on Fox

You probably already saw my honest critique of Nicole Scherzinger's new song with rapper 50 Cent, "Right There," but if you haven't - let me summarize. Not my cup of tea. Further confirming my feelings towards the song, was Sherzy's lackluster performance of the song on American Idol a couple of weeks ago. The performance itself wasn't necessarily lackluster, but my blase attitude towards the

Alt-Pop Singer Björk Unveils New Music & Multimedia Residency At Manchester International Festival

It's nice to see that eclectic alt pop singer Björk is coming out of hiding. UK fans can see the outspoken music legend this summer for a three week residency at the Manchester International Festival. Biophilia, Björk's newly announced live spectacle will be unveiled June 30th at Campfield Market Hall where she will be performing six intimate shows to crowds of 1,800 people, marking her first

Robyn Releases 'Call Your Girlfriend' Remix EP, Tours with Katy Perry

And the hits keep on comin' for Swedish pop superstar Robyn as her latest single, "Call Your Girlfriend" sits in the #18 spot on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. "Call Your Girlfriend" was co-written by Robyn and Alexander Kronlund and Klas Åhlund (who also produced, along with Billboard). The second single (following "Indestructible") lifted from Robyn's Body Talk album, "Call Your

Hot Video Alert: BC Jean - I'll Survive You

Back in August I did a post about a promising new talent named BC Jean and I'm embarrassed to say it's taken me since then to do another post about her. Back in September, BC released her debut single, "Just A Guy," on J Records. Co-written by Jean and The Matrix, the song was produced by Ryan Tedder and seemed to be a pretty good sample of what we can expect from her debut album. The song is

Hot Video Alert: Alexis Jordan - Hush Hush

19 year old pop star Alexis Jordan is really holding her own, considering how young she is. Jordan is set to release her third single, "Hush Hush," on June 12th in the UK. Taken from her debut self-titled album, "Hush Hush" was written by Autumn Rowe, StarGate and Sandy Vee and produced by StarGate and Vee.  The single is an up-tempo club song in the exact same vein as both of Jordan's

Joe and Will Ask Remix a Moloko Classic, Vikings Night Changes Venues

UK dance music lovers, I have a massive treat for you. Joe and Will Ask's Vikings night is moving to The Shacklewell Arms, Dalston, a joint venture between members of Field Day, Pub on the Park and Eat Your Own Ears. To celebrate this fantastic news, Joe and Will Ask are sharing a brand new remix of the 2000 Moloko hit, "The Time Is Now."

Moloko - The Time Is Now (Joe and Will Ask Vs Kiwi

Hot Video Alert: He Is We - Happily Ever After

"Happily Ever After" is the latest single from Tacoma Washington-based indie pop band He Is We. Signed to Universal Motown, the duo (AKA Rachel Taylor and Trevor Kelly) released their debut album, My Forever last December where it went on to hit #6 on Billboard's Heatseekers Album Charts. The music that Rachel and Trevor make together is absolutely charming and the chemistry the two share in

Hot Video Alert: Colette Carr - (We Do It) Primo

If you haven't listened to Colette Carr's uber-delightful, super catchy new single, "(We Do It) Primo)" then DO IT NOW!!  Check out the freshy fresh, just released video for 20-year old Colette Carr's Frankmusik-produced, Keane-sampling single. The super cute video was directed by Nate Weaver and features Carr romping around a California cul-de-sac and playing with sparklers in her "nude

Hot Video Alert: The Saturdays - Notorious

The Saturdays have done it once again!  If you haven't heard their INSANELY catchy new single, "Notorious," get on the train and check out the additively fun video below (U.S. readers click HERE).  Produced by Steve Mac, "Notorious" is a proper electropop jam, showcasing each of the girls (Una Healy, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White, Rochelle Wiseman) vocally.  The sound of this

Hot Video Alert: Lady Gaga - Judas

JEEZE man. I can't believe that since my last Lady Gaga post, there's been: a music video, a third single - "Edge of Glory", an appearance on Saturday Night Live, AND the release of her new album Born This Way. You snooze you lose, I guess. I wanted to post Gaga's controversial "Judas" video just for the sake of posting it. I'm not going to critique and re-hash what's already been said.

Hot Video Alert: Talia Coles - Never See You Again

Talia Coles is "COUTURE" personified. According to her bio, Coles merges "high impact, genre breaking music with stunning elements of fashion and dance," creating dance pop magic. Her latest single, "Never See You Again" was a Billboard dance hit, spending 9 straight weeks on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, peaking at #19. Check out the SEXY new video for the single and see Coles strutting her

Fresh New R&B Talent, Cleo Sol Teases with Promo Single #2

Back in mid April I called twenty year old urban pop star Cleo Sol one of my "Ones To Watch in 2011," and I continue to stand by that statement. Check out this live performance of one of her new songs, "Call For Me," the recorded version of which was produced by DaVinChe (Tinchy Stryder, Tinie Tempah). Cleo Sol's vocals are tailor-made for this style of music, which is very clearly R&B. I'm

Ones to Watch in 2011: Freedom or Death

Freedom or Death is a Toronto-based folktronica duo and "This Crowded Room" is their latest single, taken from their full length release, EGO, due this Fall.   Make sure you check out the video for "This Crowded Room" below the cut.  The band was actually named after a war cry heard during the 1820 Greek War of Independence.  Freedom or Death bring a fresh perspective to the electronic music

R&B Singer JoJo Set to Release New Single June 7th

New music from JoJo is SO close I can taste it! If you haven't heard JoJo's new single, "The Other Chick" yet then now's your chance.  Check it out HERE.  Produced by Oak (Alesha Dixon, Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Hudson), "The Other Chick" really shows how much JoJo has matured in the six years since she exploded onto the music scene with her angsty pop hit "Leave (Get Out)."  The song is a grown

Lights, Lights, Lights! Ellie Goulding Announces New U.S. Tour, Releases 'Lights' Remix EP

Today is a BIG day for all U.S. Ellie Goulding fans. Not only did Ellie release a new remix EP for her single, "Lights," but she also announced her SECOND U.S. tour and released some tickets for pre-sale. AMAZING! My ticket has already been locked. Hopefully I can find someone to go with me...because I only bought one. Oopsie! Impulsive? Yes. Necessary? Absolutely.  If you missed seeing Ellie

Hot Video Alert: Taryn Manning - Turn It Up

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If you don't recognize the name Taryn Manning, you might recognize the face. This talented singer/actress is probably more known for her acting career, starring in popular films like Crazy/Beautiful, Crossroads, 8 Mile, Hustle & Flow and in TV series like Sons of Anarchy, Hawaii Five-0 and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In addition to acting,

Ballroom Remixed: New Album out May 24th, featuring Simon Curtis, Elouise, Lucas Prata, Linda Teodosiu and More!

One of my favorite reality TV series is So You Think You Can Dance. If you too are a fan of the show (at least the U.S. and Canadian versions) you'll recognize Melanie LaPatin from her work as a choreographer, putting together slick and sexy routines for the show's contestants week after week. As a dancer and choreographer, you have to find inspiration in all kinds of music and So You Think

Dionne Bromfield Unveils 'Foolin'" Music Video, Sophomore Album Due Next Month

Dionne Bromfield is a promising young talent from across the pond that I've been championing for some time now. She's only 15 years old but the talent that emanates from this girl is astounding. On her debut album, Introducing Dionne Bromfield, this young star sang her heart out on Motown classics like "Tell Him," "Mama Said," and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," sounding like a singer

Ones to Watch in 2011: Connor

Connor is an artist you best keep your eyes fixed on. Quickly making a name for himself in the Urban music scene, the super talented East London rapper spits verses like he's been doing it for years and he's only 19 years old! Not only is Connor a spitfire when it comes to rap, but he's also taught himself to play the guitar, bass and even the drums. Add to that a National Diploma in

Andrea Corr Releases New Album, Single and Video

Andrea Corr first came to my attention back in 1996 when she had a bit part in Alan Parker's big screen adaption of the musical Evita, starring Madonna. Corr only played the part of Juan Peron's mistress and had no speaking lines, but something about her presence struck me. Later on, of course, I discovered that she was a part of Irish folk rock/pop band The Corrs, who back in 1996 had already

Melanie C to Release New Electropoprock Single Next Month

Former Spice Girl Melanie C is BACK with a new electropoprock single called "Rock Me!" Melanie co-wrote the song with Dave Roth (Tokio Hotel), who also served as producer on the track alongside Andy Chatterly (Kylie Minogue, Diana Vickers). According to Mel C's official blog:
"‘Rock Me’ is a motivating anthem featuring an infectious chorus of Melanie’s exciting and distinct vocals. With its

In Case You Missed It...Ellie Goulding on Saturday Night Live

As I mentioned at the end of April, UK folktronica darling Ellie Goulding made her Saturday Night Live debut, appearing on the show's 700th episode, hosted by Tina Fey on Saturday May 7th. Goulding looked AND sounded stunning, singing two songs - "Lights" and "Your Song." The album debuted on the Billboard 200 chart at #129 but re-entered the chart after her Saturday Night Live performance,

Hot Video Alert: Eva feat. Gucci Mane - Not My Daddy

I like a good SLEAZY pop song as much as the next gay, so when I heard "Not My Daddy" by new pop up & comer Eva, I knew it was going to be good. The twenty year old Eva was born in Lincoln, Nebraska but grew up in the Bay Area of California. Her genre is a nice blend of pop, hip-hop, R&B and electronica. Sounds right up my alley.
"I'm all about having fun, I love dancing, I love performing.

Hot Video Alert: Owl City - Alligator Sky

Some things never change. I still have an emo crush on Owl City (AKA Adam Young). In the recently released video for new single, "Alligator Sky," Young and guest rapper Shawn Chrystopher, are walking around a post apocalyptic earth, saying goodbye to the planet they once called home. Both are wearing retro-space suits and rockets are taking off all around them, supposedly carrying away the

Hot Video Alert: Simple Plan feat. Natasha Bedingfield - Jet Lag

Poor Natasha Bedingfield. Girl can't seem to catch a break in the U.S. these days. Her last album tanked here in America and now, a song on which she's featured, fails to chart. Pity. What happened to her over here? "Jet Lag" is the second official single from French Canadian pop punk band Simple Plan's forthcoming album Get Your Heart On! The single was released on April 25th in the U.S.,

Tori Amos Experiments with 'Classical' on New Album Due in September

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Tori Amos has always been in my periphery, but never REALLY in my line of site.  The last ALBUM I bought by Amos was 2001's Strange Little Girl and probably the last single I bought of Amos' was "Welcome To England" off of her 2009 album, Abnormally Attracted To Sin.  I have nothing against Amos, she's always been a bit out there to me. Something about her music either

Hot Video Alert: Loli Lux - Wannabe

New York-based DJ & Electro pop artist Loli Lux is someone you should know. Actually, she's probably already somebody you have heard. Lady Gaga's new RedOne-produced single, "Judas" uses the very same hook heard on Lux's single "WannaBE 2011" and it doesn't sound like it's a coincidence. Lux apparently contacted producer RedOne through an acquaintance and sent him her track. {SOURCE} Hmm...

Hot Video Alert: Beyonce - Run The World (Girls)

After delaying the release for a couple of weeks, mega superstar Beyoncé FINALLY unveiled the Francis Lawrence-directed music video for her new single, "Run The World (Girls)" tonight on American Idol. The premiere just happened to coincide with Beyoncé's appearance as a mentor to the final three. While the video is VISUALLY stunning, the song is still a bit of a mess for me. Produced by

Nicola Roberts Teams Up with Diplo, Dimitri Tikovoi, Metronomy, Dragonette for Solo Album

I know I'm a little bit behind with this news but I'm still going to talk about it because it's AMAZING!  Nicola Roberts from Girls Aloud is releasing a solo album...AND it's ELECTROPOP! EEEEEEE! The album is called Cinderella's Eyes and is due out sometime this fall. The album's first single, the Diplo-produced "Beat Of My Drum" is due out in the UK on June 5th via Universal Records.

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The Puppini Sisters Prep for Release of New Album

The Puppini Sisters are amazing. Ever since they emerged swingin' and singin' "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (from Company B)" in 2006 I've been involved in a lengthy love affair with these three beauties. The Puppini Sisters are Marcella Puppini, Stephanie O'Brien and Kate Mullins (not sisters) and they have perfectly mastered that distinct 1940s sounds, popularized by such groups as The Andrews

Dubstep DJ/Producer Jakwob To Release New Single in June

This is BEAUTIFUL! Check out this stunning new track from British Dubstep DJ/producer Jakwob (AKA James Jacob). His new single, "Right Beside You" is due out June 20th and features rap from Smiler and lovely vocals from an artist named Nicky.  Per the release:
"Jakwob's inheriant eclecticism trancednds genres, combining elements of dubstep, electro, ghetto-tech and breakbeat (to name a few). '

Hot Video Alert: Brock Zanrosso - Perfect Storm

Back in February, I posted about a Canadian singer named Brock Zanrosso. The talented youn singer appeared on Canadian TV in the reality competition, Next Star, and went on to release two singles with the help of Hipjoint Productions (Kreesha Turner, Kelly Rowland). Going in a decidedly more pop/R&B direction along the lines of Jesse McCartney and Blake McGrath, Zanrosso's latest single, "

Pop Artist Jenefer Siân Releases New Single, 'Dead End'

Pop artist Jenefer Siân is BACK with another hot single. Following hot on the heels of her last single, Siân is making good on her promise to put out a new single every three weeks throughout the spring and summer with the release of the mid-tempo "Dead End."  Out now via Island Def Jam Digital Distribution, "Dead End" was written by Siân and songwriter Marga Lane and produced by Matt Sirrine.

Hot Video Alert: Vanessa Carlton - Carousel

Perez Hilton posted the video for Vanesssa Carlton's new single, "Carousel," which was released digitally on May 3rd. The video was also released on Carlton's official VEVO page, however it's not available to U.S. viewers at this time. Not sure if the single is being promoted elsewhere at the moment, but hopefully we'll get a nicer quality version of the video to post shortly. In the meantime

Future Club Hit: Vietnamese American Pop Singer Yenn Releases New Single

Over 2 years ago I did a little "INTRO" post about a new Vietnamese American singer/dancer called Yenn. Basically M-I-A since the release of her single "So Good To Be Wrong" back in 2009, I'm happy to announce that she's back and ready to finally unleash a HOT new single, FIERCE new remixes and yeah...that long promised debut album. Let me RE-INTRODUCE you to Yenn.




Performing since the

Joss Stone Teams Up With Eurythmics Producer For New 'LP,' Due Out July 26

I've been lovin' on UK soul singer Joss Stone since the release of her debut album, 2003's The Soul Sessions. After severing ties with EMI, her label for the better part of 6 years, Stone up and started her own record company called Stone'd Records and plans to release her fifth studio album, LP1 on July 26th.

While few details have been released as of yet (a brief Press Release appeared on

Jordin Sparks Gets Dancey On New Single, 'I Am Woman'

Well, THIS is a pleasant surprise! American Idol alum Jordin Sparks is set to release the first single off of her upcoming third album next Tuesday. Due out digitally on May 10th, "I Am Woman" marks a decidedly different musical direction for Sparks, who's last album was a mixed bag - both critically and chart performance-wise. "I Am Woman" is less syrupy sweet than previous releases, with

Frankmusik Unveils 'Do It In The AM' Album Artwork, Announces Release Date

Frankmusik (AKA Vincent Frank) isn't wasting ANY time! Barely a day has passed since the release of his "Do It In The AM" video and already Frank is thinking about the album release.  Frank announced today via Facebook/Twitter that the album, Do It In The AM, will be released on September 26th in the UK and September 27th here in the States. As if that wasn't enough good news for one day,

Hot Video Alert: Lykke Li - Sadness Is A Blessing

It's always nice to see Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, and seeing him in Swedish singer/songwriter Lykke Li's new music video is an extra special surprise. "Sadness Is A Blessing" is the third single taken from Li's sophomore release, Wounded Rhymes. The album was produced by Björn Yttling and went on to become Li's highest charting album in the states, peaking at #36 on the Billboard 200 as

Hot Video Alert: Stevie Nicks - Secret Love

The undeniably talented and beautiful Stevie Nicks is back with a new single and a new album. Released this week, In Your Dreams is Nicks' seventh studio album and her first album in 10 years! Featuring production by David A. Stewart (Eurythmics), In Your Dreams' first single, "Secret Love" was released back in January and has since peaked at #21 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Singles

Bring On The Remixes: Dionne Bromfield & Matthew Morrison Get Dance Floor Makeovers

You all know I love a good remix and when it comes to pop remixes, the UK knows where it's at! 15 year old UK singer Dionne Bromfield is getting her club on with remixes for her new single, "Foolin'," lifted off her forthcoming sophomore album, Good For The Soul (Lioness/Island). Bromfield, who just so happens to be Amy Winehouse's God Daughter, released her debut album of Motown covers back

Hot Video Alert: Frankmusik feat. Far East Movement - Do It In The AM

What a week this is turning out to be, eh music fans? Tuesday saw the release of Frankmusik's FABULOUS new single, "Do It In The AM," featuring Cherrytree labelmates Far East Movement, followed by the release of the super fun video on Wednesday. The video premiered on PopEater yesterday morning and has since been released to YouTube and VEVO. The video, while nothing groundbreaking in terms of

Nicole Scherzinger Gets Promotional Ball Rolling Stateside: U.S. Single Due May 17, Album In The Summer

Scherzy Scherzy Scherzy. It's great to FINALLY have a Nicole Scherzinger album to look forward to. Back in 2007 former head Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was SUPPOSED to release her debut solo album, Her Name Is Nicole, but sadly it never materialized, likely due to the poor chart performances of the singles. Scherzinger wound up releasing 4 songs from that album - "Whatever U Like," "Baby

Hot Video Alert: The Pierces - Glorious

I was first introduced to The Pierces by a co-worker of mine a couple of years back. Admittedly I wasn't in a place at that time to really get into them but I think I've mellowed out since then. The Alabama-born, New York-based sister act (Allison and Catherine Pierce), to date, has released three full length albums and two EPs. You & I, the duo's upcoming fourth studio album is scheduled for

Electro-Banjo-Folk Pop with Humanitarian Tendencies: Introducing Abigail Washburn

If you haven't heard of Abigail Washburn before then you're in for a real treat. Before I tell you about her new UK single, "Chains (Remix)" being released on June 6th (LISTEN BELOW), let's do a little bio review, first.

Abigail Washburn - Chains (Single Mix) by Abigail Washburn Official

While the talented singer/songwriter/clawhammer banjo player originally hails from Evanston, IL (

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