[Hot Video Alert] Amy Macdonald - Slow It Down

Just this past week, Scottish singer/songwriter Amy Macdonald released the video for her new single, "Slow It Down," taken from her upcoming third album, Life In A Beautiful Light, due June 11th (iTunes UK) via Melodramatic/Mercury Records.  Macdonald stars in the Pip-directed video, standing alongside a desert cliff with a beautiful mountain vista as her backdrop, skillfully strumming her

'The Voice of Baltimore,' Rye Rye Drops New Mixtape; Debut Album Out May 15th

Baltimore Maryland's own hip-hop princess Rye Rye releases her debut album, Go! Pop! Bang! this Tuesday, May 15th via N.E.E.T./Interscope Records, featuring hits like the Robyn-assisted "Never Will Be Mine," and Vengaboys-sampling "Boom Boom."  To celebrate the album's impending release, Rye Rye is giving fans a delicious taste of what's to come, with the release of a new mixtape, which

Singer/Songwriter Rumer Performs at The White House; New 70s Cover Album Out May 28th

As I sit here listening to Rumer's 70s-inspired new single, "P.F. Sloan," I'm kicking myself for not covering her sooner here on Music Is My King Size Bed.  A cover of a song written by Jimmy Webb, "P.F. Sloan" is named for the 60s American pop/rock singer/songwriter who, in addition to his own successful career, wrote various Top 20 hits for The Searchers, The Mamas & The Papas and

Electro-Gothic-Warrior Karin Park Unveils New 'Restless' Remixes; Single and Album Out May 28th

Last month I was so impressed with the Björk-like sounds of Swedish singer/songwriter Karin Park, that I touted her as a 'One to Watch' this year.  Now as the impending release of her new single, "Restless" draws nearer, I'm still feeling as confident as ever with my decision.  Set for release on May 28th (iTunes UK) through State Of The Eye Recordings, "Resltess" is the first single taken

[Hot Video Alert] Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa - Payphone

And just when I thought Maroon 5 front man Adam Levine couldn't get any hotter, he goes ahead and gets all sweaty and sooty in his new music video. In the Samuel Bayer (Justin Timberlake, Green Day)-directed video for Maroon 5's latest single, "Payphone," released last Thursday, Levine plays a lowly bank worker in the wrong place at the wrong time.Playing the part of a geeky banker mad

[Hot Video Alert] Lisa Maffia featuring Romeo and Tyler Daley - Don't Stop The Music

I can't believe my ears! Platinum-selling UK singer/songwriter/fashion designer/model/presenter Lisa Maffia is BACK bitches! Now, Scuse me while I bust out my NOW That's What I Call Music! Volume #55 and BLAST her 2003 hit "All Over." So Solid Crew's reigning QUEEN, Ms. Lisa Maffia will release her new single, "Don't Stop The Music" on June 10th (iTunes UK).  It's like she never left us

Eva Simons to Release 'I Don't Like You' Remix EP May 22nd; Mixes by Nicky Romero, Fred Falke, Nick Thayer and R3HAB

Photo Credit: Nick Farrell


Hot on the heels of her sassy new video, Dutch electropop DIVA Eva Simons is ready to unleash a brand, spankin'-new remix EP on May 22nd via Interscope Records.  The EP includes remixes from some of today's HOTTEST DJs, including Nicky Romero (Madonna, Kelly Clarkson), Fred Falke (Little Boots, Lykke Li), Nick Thayer and R3HAB (Lady Gaga, Katy Perry).  Listen to

Icelandic Singer/Songwriter Jon Jonsson Releases Debut Album

So apparently not everyone from Iceland comes to awards shows dressed in a dead swan costume. Case in point, up and coming Icelandic singer/songwriter Jón Jónsson.  In listening to his new single, "When You're Around," Gavin DeGraw immediately comes to mind.  Jónsson's got a smoothness to his voice that makes you hang on every word.  "When You're Around" is definitely a singer/songwriter's

[Album Review] Paloma Faith - Fall To Grace

"Excited" doesn't even BEGIN to describe my feelings surrounding Paloma Faith's new album, Fall To Grace, out May 28th via RCA Records.  Ever since hearing her retro-steeped debut single, "Stone Cold Sober," I've been obsessing over this mega-talented 26 year old from London, wondering why the rest of the world wasn't equally as obsessed.  By the time her second single came out, I was hell

[Hot Video Alert] Katie Melua - Moonshine

Earlier today, English folk songstress Katie Melua released the music video for her latest Secret Symphony single, "Moonshine," premiering it on MSN.com.  The song is a cover, originally performed by Travis frontman Fran Healy, off of his 2010 debut solo album, Wreckorder.  "Moonshine" is classic Katie Melua, featuring the 27 year old on guitar, backed a low key jazz band.  While I'd be

Norah Jones' 'Little Broken Hearts' Debuts at #2 on Billboard 200; Fall Tour Dates Announced

Norah Jones' fifth album, the Danger Mouse-produced Little Broken Hearts debuted at #2 on Billboard's Top 200 chart, also landing at #1 on the Top Internet Albums and Current Rock Albums charts following it's May 1st release.  Selling over 110,000 units across all formats in the U.S. during it's first week out, Little Broken Hearts has been earning RAVE reviews, some of the BEST reviews,

Kris Allen Crowns 'Vision of Love' Remix Contest Winner, Releases EP

American Idol: Season 8 winner Kris Allen released the remix EP for his latest single, "The Vision of Love" this past Tuesday.  The six-track EP features hot mixes from English producer/remixer Michael Woods (Estelle, Kylie Minogue), Maison & Dragen (Nadia Ali, Martin Solveig), Religion, and Project 46 (Kelly Clarkson - "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)").  The EP features two additional

[Hot Video Alert] Wolfette - Risk For You

In case you missed it, sexy English electropop vixen Wolfette dropped the video for her latest single, "Risk For You,"  due May 28th (iTunes UK). The video was done by video production house Triple 3 and features the ravishing Wolfette constructing her own shadow man in a small white room with a bunch of lights and miscellaneous props.  Not sure why Wolfette needs an imaginary man,

[Album Review] Adam Lambert - Trespassing

Adam Lambert will release his hotly anticipated sophomore album, Trespassing, this Tuesday, May 15th via RCA Records/19 Recordings.  To get the fans pumped up and ready to buy on Tuesday, the album can be streamed in it's entirety on Lambert's official website.  In addition to a standard and deluxe version of the album, Lambert is selling an exclusive Trespassing - Box Set for $49.99,

Electropoppers Gossip Stream Upcoming Album, Unveil Second Single

Criminally underrated electropop outfit, Gossip is now streaming their upcoming new album, A Joyful Noise, in it's entirety on the band's official website. Go listen!  The album, due everywhere May 22nd via Columbia Records, was produced by pop mastermind Brian Higgins (Kylie Minogue, Pet Shop Boys, Girls Aloud) and serves as the follow up to 2009's Music For Men.  


The album's lead

Haley Reinhart Previews Tracks from Debut Album, 'LISTEN UP!', Due May 22nd

With less than 2 weeks to go before the release of Haley Reinhart's debut album, LISTEN UP!, it's time for you 'HALIENS' to get your pre-order on (iTunes US)! Who's excited!  What's more, click HERE and preview 90-second clips of every song on the album (track listing BELOW).  Trust me, it's worth your while!



After hearing the soulful sultry debut single, "Free," I really wasn't really

[Hot Video Alert] Nelly Furtado - Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)

In the video for her latest single, "Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)," Canadian singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado works a pair of giant stilts like no other.  Shot April 5th in Los Angeles, "Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)" was directed by Little X (AKA Director X), the Canadian responsible for the creation of hot videos by Usher, Kanye West, The Wanted, Justin Bieber, and of course Nelly

[Hot Video Alert] Dragonette - Let It Go

Earlier this month, those crazy Canadian electropop kids known as Dragonette released the accompanying video for their latest release, "Let It Go," the title track off their upcoming third album.  If you like cute white bunnies, an army of white Fiats and plenty of spastic dancing, then you're going to love this video!


The "Let It Go" video was directed by Drew Lightfoot, the

Interscope Recording Artist Zander Bleck Drops New Remix EP, Dave Audé Remix Out May 15th

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Immediately after listening to his new single, "Temptation," I made singer/songwriter Zander Bleck a Music Is My King Size Bed 'One to Watch,' and for good reason! He's a phenomenal talent with rock star swagger and pop star sensibilities.  I mean, HEY. If you can win over a notoriously tough label head like Interscope's Jimmy Iovine, you've gotta have something

Ones to Watch in 2012: Ben Howard

Have you heard of Ben Howard?  Until recently, neither had I (although a song of his, "Promise" did appear in an episode of House this season).  Try as I might to remain ahead of the curve when it comes to quality UK music, this talented guy slipped by unseen and unheard.  Hey, it happens! There's just so much good stuff coming out of the UK these days that I can't keep track of it all.

Canadian Singer-Songwriter Colin Munroe Drops Innovative New Music Video; Mixtape Out Soon, Debut Album Due 2013

Canadian singer/songwriter and Capitol Records recording artist Colin Munroe has partnered with the world's leading "augmented reality platform," Aurasma, to create a super cool "augmented reality" music lyric installation for Munroe's most recent single, "Invincible," featuring RZA and Memoryhouse.  All fans have to do is download the free Aurasma Lite app from the iTunes App Store or

Singer/Songwriter Elle King Lands 'Mob Wives Chicago' Theme Song, Debut EP Out June 12th

Photo Credit: Dustin Cohen


Allow me to introduce you to Elle King, a fabulous new singer/songwriter that's definitely worth your attention.  A brand new RCA Records recording artist, Elle King is set to release her debut EP June 12th on Fat Possum Records, featuring the stunning new single, "Playing For Keeps."  Check it out BELOW.  







Having already been showcased as an "Artist to

International Pop Artist Bera Drops New Darkchild-Produced Single, Remixes

Nearly a year after the release of his Rob Fusari (Lady Gaga, Britney Spears)-produced debut single, "Favorite Things," fair haired international pop star Bera is back with a new single.  Produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins (Toni Braxton, Destiny's Child), "Light It Up" hasn't even been released and it's attracted the attention of some powerhouse DJs, getting the official remix

Alanis Morissette Unveils 'Guardian' Lyric Video; Single Due May 15th, Album Out August 28th

Prolific singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette unveiled the lyric video for her forthcoming new single, "Guardian" earlier today, premiering the clip on MetroLyrics.com after teasing fans with both the song lyrics and a teaser trailer for the song.  "Guardian," due May 15th on iTunes, is the lead single off of Morissette's upcoming seventh studio album, Havoc and Bright Lights, which is set

[Review] Paije Richardson - Bang Bang

Unless you're a resident of the UK, you probably haven't heard of Paije Richardson (even if you are, I'm not sure how well known he is), so here's a bit of a refresher.  Paije competed on the The X-Factor, Series 7, known for his big range, big notes and big talent.  While he was ultimately eliminated from the competition (that went on to crown Matt Cardle as winner), Richardson stuck with

The Noisettes Tease Upcoming Third Album, New Single, 'Winner' Released July 9th

This is the moment I've (and hopefully you've) been waiting for!  English indie rock darlings, the Noisettes have a new single coming out this summer!  It's been nearly three years since we've heard a peep of new music from the talented London-based threesome, consisting of the ever ravishing singer/bassist Shingai Shoniwa, guitarist Dan Smith and drummer Jamie Morrison, and I don't

It's Official, Olly Murs Signs with Columbia Records, 'Heart Skips A Beat' Out May 22nd

A couple months after making the announcement via his own personal Twitter, UK singer/songwriter Olly Murs' U.S. label, Columbia Records confirmed the news by way of an official press release.  The label proceeded to confirm both Murs' signing as well as announcing his first U.S. single, a new version of the UK #1, "Heart Skips A Beat," featuring American hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang, due May

[Review] Sammy Adams - Only One

Sorry Sammy. Sorry for ignoring all of those early PR emails back when you were promoting your debut album, Boston's Boy. Sorry that it took me this long to post about you. All I can really say is, better late than never...


New York City-based rapper/songwriter/producer Sammy Adams originally hails from Cambridge, MA, only a hop, skip and a jump away from where I live now.  His new

Ones to Watch in 2012: Lonsdale Boys Club

According to their Twitter bio, West London trio the Lonsdale Boys Club are the "original disco swagger cats." Not sure quite what that means, but after listening to their debut single, it's evident that these guys have swagger for days.  Lonsdale Boys Club (AKA Charlie, Topher and Loz) are set to release their first spunky-fresh single, "Light Me Up" on May 22nd via (X-Factor judge &

Australian Electro Duo PNAU Reinvents Classic Elton John with New Album

While we all eagerly await Elton John's upcoming 31st album produced by T-Bone Burnett, it looks like we have an exciting little side project the multiple award-winner and "frenemy" to Madonna, to keep our ears happy this summer.  John has paired up with Australian electronica duo PNAU, for the release of Good Morning To The Night, a new album which sees PNAU re-inventing classic Elton John

[Review] Ricki-Lee - Do It Like That

I have to admit, I'm a little bit worried about Ricki-Lee, after her latest single "Do It Like That" fizzled out at #34 on the ARIA Singles Chart, following it's March 23rd release in Australia.  Why concerned?  Well, for starters, the lead single off Ricki-Lee's currently untitled third album, "Raining Diamonds" has already achieved Platinum status with over 70,000 copies sold, becoming her

Kylie Celebrates 25 Years, 'The Best of Kylie Minogue' Due Next Month

EMI Catalogue announced today, the release of a new Kylie Minogue compilation, The Best of Kylie Minogue.  Based in London, EMI Catalogue covers a range of artists, everyone from David Bowie and Pink Floyd to The Beatles and Spandau Ballet, releasing special editions, compilations, reissues, box sets and more.  Due June 4th in Europe and June 19th in America, The Best of Kylie Minogue will

[Review] Colbie Caillat featuring Common - Favorite Song

When I first heard that Colbie Caillat was pairing up with rapper/actor Common for her new single, "Favorite Song," I was a little skeptical.  Sure, rappers have paired up with singer/songwriters in the past (Common paired up with Lily Allen on what would become one of my favorite songs!) but something in me just couldn't see Colbie's light & fluffy pop/rock style meshing with Common's

[Hot Video Alert] Marcus Collins - Mercy

Marcus Collins really is like Janelle Monae's little brother!  Last year's 23 year old X-Factor runner up shows his true colors (literally) in the video for his forthcoming new single, "Mercy."  The horn-laden retro-soul stomper is the second single taken from Collins' self-titled album, which was released back in March, when it debuted at #7 on the UK Albums Chart.  "Mercy," due June 3rd

[Hot Video Alert] Shakira - Addicted To You

While the world eagerly awaits Colombian hip-shaker Shakira's highly anticipated eighth studio album, we have one final single off her last album, Sale el Sol, to enjoy.  "Addicted To You" is the fifth and final single taken from Shakira's third bilingual album, released all the way back in October 2010.  Released as a single on March 13th, the song was written and produced by Shakira

[Hot Video Alert] Justin Bieber - Boyfriend

I feel a FEVER comin' on...specifically a BIEBER fever.  To the delight of screaming little girls all over the world, Justin Bieber premiered the video for new single "Boyfriend" on MTV and VEVO at 7:50 PM this evening.  I'm embarrassed and a little bit ashamed to admit that "Boyfriend" marks the very first Justin Bieber post here on Music Is My King Size Bed.  So go easy on me!

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[Hot Video Alert] Rihanna - Where Have You Been

"Where Have You Been," Rihanna's latest single, hasn't even been officially released and it's already takin' names and breaking records.  According to VEVO, the recently released, Dave Meyers-directed music video has broken VEVO's record for most views in 24 hours! Go RiRi!Produced by Dr. Luke, Cirkut, Calvin Harris and Co-written by Ester Dean, Henry Walter, Geoff Mack, along with Luke and

[Hot Video Alert] John Mayer - Shadow Days

John Mayer, you can do no wrong in my eyes.  I have so many fond college memories involving Room For Squares, listening to it in my dorm room and on short road trips.  It blows my mind that it's been over ten years since it's release! It's a new classic in my opinion, one that I'll never get sick of playing.  I gotta hand it to John Mayer for keeping it consistent across the majority of his

[Hot Video Alert] Foster The People - Houdini

In case you missed it, indie pop trio Foster The People dropped their special FX-laden video for fifth single, "Houdini" on April 25th.  While it's going to be virtually impossible for the band to top the success of their breakthrough hit, "Pumped Up Kicks," that shouldn't be a deterrent against releasing AWESOME music videos.  






The very dark, yet technologically advanced video for "

[Hot Video Alert] The Wanted - Chasing The Sun

In the recently released video for "Chasing The Sun," the boys of UK boy band The Wanted play victim to a troop of blood thirsty vampire vixens. Not too original if you ask me but it fits the song title perfectly.  At least Director X didn't take it in a Twilight direction, choosing instead to pay homage to Wesley Snipe's 1998 action/superhero film, Blade, about a part man/part vampire

[Hot Video Alert] Cheryl Cole - Call My Name

Time for (possibly) the UNDERSTATEMENT of the year: Cheryl Cole is one FIERCE bitch.  OOZING sex in the JUST released video for new single, "Call My Name," Cheryl gives us all a highly caffeinated, neon-filled tutorial in FABULOSITY and I want to take it AGAIN!  



In the grimy, dirty (yet still somehow chic and classy) Anthony Mandler-directed clip Cheryl first dazzles us into

Graffiti6 Add New Headline Tour Dates, Set to Play 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' May 24th

Photo Credit: Marina Chavez


For those of you who haven't yet fallen in love with UK indie pop outfit Graffiti6 (AKA Jamie Scott & Tommy "D" Danvers) now's your chance!  The band, currently on tour with singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson, has just announced NEW tour dates. Yessir! More dates than previously mentioned! Good news for me, the band is coming back to Boston, and while they're

Ones to Watch in 2012: Murray James

STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING. Listen to this song. This is Murray James, and he might just be my latest obsession.  "In The City" is the title track and first single taken from his upcoming debut album, due July 30th (UK iTunes) on Deconstruction/Sony Music.  It's hard to describe his vocal style because it's so unique and original, but I do hear little bits of James Blunt and James Morrison

[Review] Regina Spektor - All The Rowboats

I, like the majority of America, fell in love with singer/songwriter Regina Spektor after hearing "Fidelity," from her 2006 album Begin To Hope.  I'm not sure if it was the song's appearance on a popular TV show like Grey's Anatomy, or perhaps in a commercial but as soon as it played for the first time, I couldn't get enough.  Spektor's voice, while not all that powerful, is

Melanie C Plans Ibiza-Inspired Dance EP, The Night, Due May 13th

On May 13th, Melanie C (AKA "Sporty Spice") will release a BRAND NEW Ibiza-inspired dance EP called The Night.  In the works since early last year, the three track EP is a collaboration with London-based DJ Jodie Harsh.  Back in February 2011, Melanie spoke with celebrity columnist Dean Piper at an InStyle event, gushing about the collaboration, saying:




"Jodie's got a good grasp of

[Hot Video Alert] Eva Simons - I Don't Like You

In the recently released video for Eva Simons' debut Interscope single "I Don't Like You," the fierce Dutch electropop diva exacts revenge on a skeezy ex boyfriend by trashing the hell out of his spacious loft.  Of course Simons arrives for the occasion dressed for the club, her trademark mohawk styled high, complete with a troop of equally fabulous cohorts.  The girls wait for the douche-bag

[Hot Video Alert] Cher Lloyd - Want U Back

Releasing "Want U Back" as Cher Lloyd's official first U.S. single was a smart move on the part of her U.S. label, Epic Records.  Releasing it without X-Factor's resident rapper Astro was also a smart move. Astro's addition to the UK version of the single always seemed contrived to me. Hell, it certainly didn't add anything valuable. The song's strengths lie completely in Lloyd's sassy

[UPDATE] Hot Video Alert: Aiden Grimshaw - Is This Love

UPDATE: U.S. fans, check out the link BELOW to watch the video!

This is the video for Aiden Grimshaw's debut single, "Is This Love," which made it's official VEVO debut earlier this morning after premiering on The Guardian's website.  Directed by Charlie Robinson and Joe Alexander, the clip features Grimshaw in no more than a cameo.  He actually appears in a couple of shots, in one he's

[Hot Video Alert] Kevin Rudolf - Don't Give Up

"Don't Give Up" is the latest offering from American rock-singer/songwriter/producer Kevin Rudolf.  Released April 17th, "Don't Give Up" was written by Rudolf and serves as the first single off his upcoming third album, due out this summer via Cash Money/Universal Republic Records.  If I'm being honest, I wasn't even sure Kevin Rudolf was still around, at least not as a solo act.  The