Sing Sing My Darling – Lady
Toulouse four-piece, Sing Sing My Darling may not be name on many music lovers lips, but their light, airy and easily palatable pop-rock is going down a storm in France. Their infectious ‘Disco Love’ single has now been followed up with ‘Lady‘, with the music video by studio Margoulaine sees lead singer Jonathan Raharison lusting after … Read more
David Bowie – The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
David Bowie has released his latest track, The Stars (Are Out Tonight) with a music video by Floria Sigismondi co-starring Tilda Swinton. Bowie and actress Tilda Swinton play a happily married couple whose domestic serenity unravels when a menacing celebrity couple, portrayed by models Andrej Pejic and Saskia De Brauw, try to insert their ‘horror … Read more
HAIM – Falling
HAIM, the most hyped three-strong sister band since Cleopatra (remember them?), are back with arguably their most pop song to date, Falling. From being showcased on Culture and Life what feels like an eternity ago, Danielle, Alana and Este Haim have had the music press drooling over their indie, RnB electr0-fused pop. Falling doesn’t disappoint … Read more
Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
Fresh from his performance at the Grammys, Justin Timberlake has showcased the second of his new tracks from the forthcoming 20/20 Experience. Mirrors is an eight minute RnB love song that twinkles with elegant multi-layered production from Timbaland that is reminiscent his first album Justified. The track seems to be written about his previous relationship … Read more
Woodkid – I Love You
Yoann Lemoine aka Woodkid created some of the most interesting music videos last year, including the likes of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Born To Die’ and Rihanna and Drake’s ‘Take Care’. For his first single ‘I Love You’ from his debut LP ‘The Golden Age’, Woodkid lives up to and goes one better than his previous … Read more
Justin Timberlake – Suit & Tie
The wait is over, Justin Timberlake is back making music and has finally released his new single Suit & Tie on his website and iTunes. The track which features Jay Z is a slow burner before ranging typically into soulful RnB and Timberlake’s falsetto is full voice. Suit & Tie is the first track to … Read more
Justin Timberlake to reportedly release song featuring Jay Z x Beyoncé
After years of waiting – it has been over six years since the release of his sophomore solo album FutureSex/LoveSounds – it looks like fans of the popstar and actor Justin Timberlake will have their prayers answered today with new music from the man set to be released today. The internet went into a frenzy … Read more
David Bowie – New Album & New Single
Celebrating his 66th birthday today, the legendary British glam-rock star David Bowie has released a surprise new single Where Are We Now?, ahead of his first album in over 10 years, The Next Day, out in March (Australia – March 8, Rest of World except USA – March 11, USA – March 12). The track … Read more
Hurts – Miracle
Hurts – Theo Hutchcraft and Adam Anderson – are back and have revealed the first single from their second album entitled ‘Miracle’ released on March 10. Miracle is classic Hurts, synth-pop with more epic hooks and a chanting chorus that would make you believe that Theo has been partying with Chris Martin – there is … Read more
Meatpacking turns red for World AIDS Day
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On November 29th Belvedere Vodka, took over New York’s clubbing centre, Manhattan’s Meatpacking district and turned it red with a spectacular light show and music experience with electro-funk DJ duo Chromeo-DJ for World AIDS Day. New Yorkers took to the streets to watch the arena – normally home to the poncey night clubbers – become … Read more
Citizens! – True Romance
London-based five-piece, Citizens! signed to the ultra cool Kitsuné label and produced by Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos on their debut album ‘Here We Are’, are set for a very big end of 2012. ‘True Romance’ is without doubt the standout track from album and the video, beautifully shot by French collective We Are From LA, … Read more
Adele – Skyfall James Bond Theme Teaser
After Adele and her super-producer Paul Epworth today formally announced one of the worst kept secrets in music and film – that Adele was to sing the title track for the new James Bond 007 film, Skyfall. The song of the same name sees Epworth and Adele reunited following their work on worldwide hit Rolling … Read more
Lana del Rey’s pussy tastes of Pepsi Cola
Lana del Rey is back with new material and a glimpse into what her former lovers know about her for her revamped album Born To Die: Paradise Edition. With nine new songs, including the singer’s forthcoming single ‘Ride’, Paradise Edition will surely please her army of fans, especially those who felt tour favourite ‘Yayo’ should … Read more
MOBO Awards Nominations 2012
Emeli Sandé, Plan B, Labrinth and Rita Ora lead the way with with five (Sandé, Plan B) and four (Labrinth, Ora) nominations for the 17th Annual MOBO Awards, set to take place on Saturday 3rd November in Liverpool. Fresh from her outstanding performances at the London 2012 Olympic Ceremonies, Emeli Sandé has been nominated in as … Read more
Major Lazer – Get Free
The latest track to be released by Major Lazer – the collaboration project of DJ / Producer duo Diplo and Jillionaire – Get Free, is the first official track from the upcoming album, Free The Universe. The video for Get Free was shot in Jamaica and features Diplo and Amber Coffman from Dirty Projectors providing … Read more
High Highs – Once Around The House
Brooklyn-based, Aussie three-piece High Highs have still to release a debut album despite being one of SXSW 2011′s most well received bands. Oli Chang (electronics), Jack Milas (vocalist) and Zach Lipkins (drums) are signed to Elton John’s Rocket Music Entertainment Group (also home to Friends and Ed Sheeran), so there will undoubtedly be another big … Read more
Haim – Forever
Haim an LA-based quartet – three sisters and drumming friend Dash Hutton – who received rapturous reviews at SXSW this year have released EP ‘Forever’, with the title track a true beauty. Lot of talk at the Austin, Texas event was of the band’s mixing of endless genres, but Forever is full of energy indie pop … Read more
The xx – Angels
The xx are back with a stunning new track, Angels. The track is given away free for those who pre order new album Coexist from tonight. If this is a sign of the stuff to come, expect the album to be an absolute belter. I am not the only one to get exited about this … Read more
One To Watch – Wild Belle
Wild Belle are a synth-pop band that are set to follow in the footsteps of Lana Del Rey-like internet hysteria and become the talked about band of the moment. The brother and sister duo of Natalie Bergman as the attractive front and vocals and handsome Elliot Bergman on saxophone and keyboard, definitely have ‘the look’. … Read more
One To Watch: St. Lucia
It comes as no surprise that being of St. Lucian heritage I’d be drawn to this act, but St. Lucia are going to be on your summer playlist as soon as you hear their first EP, that’s a promise. It is good to know that music now has an act that can truly justify being … Read more
