Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 322
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Premiere: Video: “Resistance” by Muse
It’s the saddest day of the year!
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Maybe it’s because Boyzone released their first video without Stephen Gately? or perhaps because we are listening to some legendary drab? But, it had been scientifically proven – the third Monday of the year is called Blue Monday. Researchers in a Cardiff university is Wales came up with an equation that proves that. So, if you’re down, don’t worry about it, you’re just rolling with the times. Click here for more information.
Legendary: “Under The Weather” by KT Tunstall
1Eye To The Telescope catapulted KT Tunstall into the limelight with such hits as “Black Horse And The Cherry Tree” and “Suddenly I See,” but another single that didn’t get the kudos it deserved is “Under The Weather.” Perhaps because it’s a slow folk number that doesn’t beg for attention, but it surely is a highlight and somewhat of a forgotten gem.
Janet Jackson graces Gotham magazine cover
Janet Jackson’s on the wedding issue of Gotham magazine, which primarily targets New York’s most affluent residents and visitors. She promoting the sequel to Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? unenthusiastically titled Why Did I Get Married, Too? and a supposed “new album.” By that they means the hodgepodge of a greatest hits collection with a freebie tacked to it. We hope that Janet gets to her senses soon and makes sure that 2010 is a year for new material.
Of the music, she says: ““It’s going to be a little different. The writing [on the album] is about life experiences. There’s a part of me that’s craving escapism, which is a sense of wanting to keep moving on with my work but also of coming to terms with reality. So I think it will be upbeat and light.””
Premiere: Video: “Gave It All Away” by Boyzone
1This has got to be one of the saddest videos we have seen in a while. The new single from boyband Boyzone contains the last vocals from band member Stephen Gately who passed away last year. The video is an ode to him and his vocals, which have become ubiquitous with the Boyzone sound as it is the most unique and astute voice. We wonder what the rest of Boyzone will do now.
Florence + The Machine finally hit top spot on album chart
Florence + The Machine have been the it-band of the last year. They debuted at #2 last year on the charts and were then kept off by Michael Jackson’s This Is It. But, they got their justice in 2010. This week their impressive debut album Lungs has managed to scoff off all the competition and land at #1. They deserve every bit of it. Click below for the top 10 run-down.
Vintage and rare footage of Aaliyah
Just in time for what have been Aaliyah’s 31st birthday this vintage and rare interview with the deceased soul diva has surfaced from abroad. As you can see, this is an introductory video to Aaliyah for her third and last album Aaliyah, which means it was released somewhere Aaliyah wasn’t that big. We miss her.
Don’t Quote Me, Vol. 321
“Oh, it’s good / good to be back home / how I missed this time zone / strangers are exciting / their mystery never ends /
but there’s nothing like looking at your own history /
in the faces of your friends.”
- Ani DiFranco, “Good, Bad, Ugly”
Alexandra Burke performs “Broken Heels” live
This second single from her debut album (or is it third after that Jeff Buckley cover?) is a grower. It also helps that she comes across as one with a great personality.
Six-pack instrument
This can come in very handy for outings and picnics. Click here.
Granny freaks out over Facebook
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This picture of Lady GaGa has surfaced and many believe that it is part of her campaign as the Creative Director of polaroid. It’s a work of art, really, and we don’t know what exactly she is trying to market since the famous polaroid camera has been discontinued, but they may have something up their sleeves.
The Ting Tings perform on Saturday Night Live
The Ting Tings are still doing the promotion rounds for their first album We Started Nothing in the US. They are nominated for the Best New Artist category at the Grammy’s. So, some more buzz is building around them stateside. This song is old to us, but we can’t wait to listen to their new album Kunst.
VH1 to premiere new Michael Jackson video
VH1 and VH1 Classic are set to release a new Michael Jackson video for his single “They Don’t Care About Us” from his HIStory album. The original video showed Michael Jackson dancing and walking through the streets of Brazil. The new video is to contain live scenes and never-seen-before footage of Michael Jackson during his This Is It tour. The single is set to promote his latest greatest hits collection. That’s nice, but we need some new material!
Premiere: Video: “Me & The Devil” by Gil Scott-Heron
Just when you thought he had disappeared into vinyl, spoken word great Gil Scott-Heron comes out of hibernation to usher in the new decade with some of his wise wise wisdom. The beat sounds like mid-90s’ trip hop reminiscent of Massive Attack’s heyday. The song breaks into straight-up spoken word towards the end. After a 16-year hiatus, Gil Scott-Heron is back with a new disc titled I’m New Here set to be released on 8th of February 2010.
Christina Aguilera’s “Bionic” drops in April
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Bionic, Christina Aguilera’s fourth full-length studio album of original material, was slated for a first quater release in 2010. Now, it’s in the beginning of the second quarter to make room for Xtina to put the finishing touches to her movie Burlesque with Cher. The movie looks promising, but the album sounds like it could be the opener of the decade for pop music. Let’s hope there are no delays and the single surfaces real soon with a well-made video.
Premiere: Video: “Highly Strung” by Orianthi featuring Steve Vai
1High off the heels her cameo in Michael Jackson’s farewell documentary This Is It, Orianthi works her way up people’s hearts with her impeccable ways around the electric guitar. This is a new single from the Australian talent and it’s a collaboration with Steve Vai and it’s from her second album Believe, which also includes the hit single “According To You.”
Haiku Review: Acolyte by Delphic
UK alt dance band,
Makes debut one of the greats
of the new decade.
