Pink has had a run of stellar videos from her album “Funhouse” and now she’s finally getting around to releasing the title track. It happens to be one of my favorites and the video is just what I expected and even features Tony Kanal who produced the track. I’m not sure how radio friendly the track is, but I think it’s a perfect summer track.
As 1997 was drawing to a close and pop music charts were exploding with sounds of a young Britney Spears, Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys and *N Sync there was one group that took pop music to a level of fun that had not been seen since maybe the 80’s… if ever. We can all remember Aqua for their outrageous videos and a string of infectious pop tracks. I’m sure there isn’t a soul between the ages of twenty and thirty that wouldn’t know most of the lyrics to ‘Barbie Girl’ should it find its way onto your car stereo. By the end of the 90’s, Aqua had basically disbanded and the group went onto their own projects, but over 10 years later at the end of the Zips (00’s) we are faced with a brand new track (and video) for their forth-coming Greatest Hits album.
I’m not the best at reviewing things honestly, but I did have to give some props to Little Boots debut album “Hands” (”Little Hands” might have been more clever, or perhaps “Little Mittens”?) Since I’ve been following her since the BBC heralded her as the person to look for in 2009 I’ve been pretty excited about this release. My major beef was that since I’ve been following her every move I’ve already heard 8 of the 12 tracks, I was expecting a little more new material but then again maybe…
Back in February, Pete Tong premiered Tiga’s latest single, “Shoes,” on his Radio 1 broadcast. A few things sparked my interest when I came across this little jam:
1) I loved Tiga’s “Cookies Dub” of Dannii Minogue’s “Put The Needle On It.”
2) I also loved both versions of Tiga’s track “Mind Dimension.”
But more than anything, there was a rumor going around that Madonna was doing the female vocal on the track. I downloaded the radio rip from Pete’s show, and sure enough, it wasn’t ol’ Madge. However, I was far…
First of all, I will state for the record; 2009 has been a damn good year for music so far. It is only May, and I already have 9 five star CDs that were released this year on my ipod. If this momentum continues for the rest of the year, it is going to be a pretty crazy year for music indeed. Today, I wanted to bring you 5 new discoveries of mine, that are helping make 2009 such a great year for music.
Last year, it was all about the resurgence of electro-synth-pop, with bands like MGMT and Cut Copy taking the spotlight, and becoming seemingly unstoppable. Well, this year looks like it is going to be no different, because Passion Pit is poised to take the reigns, and ride that carriage right into the spotlight themselves.
The new video for the Freemasons track featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor has appeared online. And let me say: Heartbreak Make Me A Dancer is the shit. This song is sure to be a hit in the clubs here and across the pond and probably a mainstream charting abroad (currently, US radio doesn’t have room for this because of all the Taylor Swift songs we’re obligated to play).
It sort of reminds me of the Love At First Sight video, but less odd and more roller-rink, lunar bowl fun. Which is what my dreams are…
Although she doesn’t have the strongest voice, Amanda’s new video for “Cotton Candy” is spot on. Someone out there actually get that’s high production quality for a video can do good things for a song. Cotton Candy on it’s own is a little lackluster but the video really makes the song pop. Props to Amanda!
The new video for Little Boots first single for “New In Town” from her debut album that will be dropping soon just hit the interwebz. I have crazy love for this girl and her sound, it’s fresh and yet still relevant and familiar. Dare I say that she’s a little “Goldfrapish”? The video is pretty simple but filled with some slick dance sequences. It does not disappoint, and neither does the song which has been one of my favorites of hers from some leaked tracks that have been on the…
One of my favorite quotes is, “A flame that burns twice and bright burns half as long, and you’ve burned so very very brightly.” And I can’t think of a better quote to sum up Mandy Moore’s career. What the hell happened here? We’ll let’s do some review…