New Music City – Nashville
British-based clothing company AllSaints, who were one of the first to clothe Kings Of Leon on their Youth & Young Manhood tour in 2004, have gone back to the band’s home town of Nashville, Tennessee to see the rising talent being born out of ‘New Music City’. The likes of Jack White, The Black Keys … Read more
David Bowie – The Next Day (Video)
David Bowie has enlisted some of Hollywood’s A list talent for his latest music video ‘The Next Day‘, the second coming from the album of the same name. Directed by Floria Sigismundi and features sultry French actress Marion Cotillard as a prostitute suffering from a severe case of stigmata and Gary Oldman as a less-than-pious … Read more
Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines (Unrated Video)
Robin Thicke’s latest track ‘Blurred Lines’ featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I. is captured in an unrated video by Diane Martel. The video shows Thicke, Pharrell and T.I. joined by three topless models – including the beautiful Emily Ratajkowski – in nothing but flesh coloured knickers parading around the three stars. Blurred Lines is the first … Read more
Justin Timberlake – Mirrors (Video)
The video for Justin Timberlake‘s current number one hit Mirrors is finally out and it’s an emotionally-charged rollercoaster charting a couple’s relationship. The video by Floria Sigismondi, who did the latest David Bowie video, is dedicated to Timberlake’s grandparents William and Sadie Bomar and the love of their 63 year marriage. A widow is seen … 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 (Video)
HAIM, the sassy white indie version of TLC or SWV have released the video for latest track Falling. The brilliant video is directed by Tabitha Denholm, one half of the super talented Queens of Noize DJ duo who have now gone on to greatness. It seems so long ago that Mairead Nash – now founder … 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 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
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
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
